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Recent content by Tinstar

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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Found it again
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    I read in one of the PM issues that whatever happens to cause damage, can also happen during start. Doesn’t matter now since it’s protected. When I had the muffler off, the exhaust manifold outlet was fine and nothing caked up. Felt inside the ports and while there was some carbon, it wasn’t...
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Not my best work. I opted not to cut anything and simply put existing terminal behind the screw.
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Correct length ordered. Will swap them out when they arrive.
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Run? I figured it would. I was much more concerned about it making power since it didn’t have the fuse mod done and is a high time unit. All the horror stories of trashed stators, etc.
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Ordered wrong length screws for the control panel cover. That’s why their long. Correct ones ordered.
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Gentlemen…….I have a runner and it makes power!!! Parts arrived today and the fuse mod/mov was installed. Only smokes at startup and the only leak I had was from the radiator cap. Even that sealed up once the water got hot. Pulled the dipstick and no blowby. Engine was up to operational...
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    I did zip tie them so they don’t flop around. After the photo was taken.
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Installed new fuel return line. Used the brass tees. Taking muffler off made that job so much easier. Secured lines after photo. They were really in bad shape. The ones to the injectors were busted in half. The plastic tees were strong and solid with no sign of degradation. Saving those. I did...
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    803A Hits a Wall at 9.3kW

    Might I suggest that you add a bit of seafoam to the oil before changing it. It does a great job of cleaning inside the engine and hopefully freeing up piston rings. Yes it’s safe for that, says it right on the can. Just can’t run it forever. I don’t remember the max amount of time it can stay...
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Saw that one. If no one chimes in that they have one, I will just do that. They only made thousands of these. You would think that the spare parts would be bit more plentiful.
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe So.......

    Went out today to wire up the gauge lights. Somehow, the housing on the water temp cracked open. I think it was caused by a rain cover (unit is inside, but was keeping it covered) that caught on something when I was removing it and didn’t think twice about it. Control compartment lid has been...
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    MEP-1050 Fault Code 3665

    If you can get it inside and take those damaged covers off, a 2lb hammer, block of hardwood or chunk of steel and miscellaneous for the small and tight places, you would be surprised how well it will turn out. Just take your time and don’t just start banging away. It will work
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    MEP-803A Water Temp Gauge

    Looking for a NOS Water temp gauge. Excellent used condition is fine also. The one on eBay has different temperature markings so it will read different.
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    MEP-1050 Fault Code 3665

    I agree That is fixable and while it “looks” bad, a few hours with tools will get that in decent shape. Won’t look new, but much better than it is now.
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