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After reading the numerous posts here I went to the local 'hose' store and found that 5/8" suction hose rated for diesel was $5 a foot and regular hose rated for diesel was $2 a foot. In addition the fittings I needed for the ends were $15 a piece. Ummm, I'll pass.... Needless to say I just...

My 003a charging system meter moves slowly, I initially thought it was broken and (unlike you) I pulled everything off to trouble shoot it (a couple of times no less). Anyhow, your voltage looks good (it's what mine was putting out, anyway).

Humm, so what I have is a Jerry Can adapter? The one I have is like the one Coyote has, I guess I'll down to the barn and try it....

I ordered one of these from Delks for $25 (not my pict) so now I need to come up with a hose to go from the adapter to the aux fuel pump on my 003a. Any suggestions or any idea on the size of the fittings (maybe I can get the fittings and hose at an auto parts store)? If I make up my own...

What is the difference between a jerry can adapter and a barrel adapter? Any way to post a pict of the two?

Speed Control Cable.... Ahhh, I've got this one figured out as my machine was doing the same thing, here's the fix. I unscrewed the cable up near the front control panel (big nut) and wrapped some 1/8" or so rope (whatever I had laying around) around the cable and then tightened the nut...

I didn't write it but it's got some very basic and good info... http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.com/Resources/Practical%20Back.pdf

Updates: Charging System: Well, long story short I think it’s working right. Per some of the posters suggestions I charged the batteries with my charger up at the house. Once I hooked up the newly charged batteries to the generator, I checked the output at the fuse and found I was getting...

If the stator was bad, it wouldn't put out any voltage, right?

I've got the hour meter replaced, so that's good. However the battery charging (lack of) issue is still problematic. Per the TM I pulled the stator leads and I didn't get ANY continuity between them (the TM said to contact a higher level of maintenance) but it was putting out 42 volts AC...

The Good… I’ve got the starting problem figured out; it seems that the linkage on the fuel stop solenoid was binding just a bit. As I was turning the start switch with my left hand I just had to reach around and bump the solenoid linkage with my right hand and it fired to life (I can live with...

I cranked it for 10 seconds while watching the oil pressure gage. It would build up to 10 psi and once I stopped cranking the oil pressure would immediately drop back down to zero. However when it was cold (first start of the day) I would crank it and the oil pressure would come up and stay up...

The fuel pumps work and the starter turns over, it just won't start. I'll have to check the solenoid in the morning. It's odd it was working just fine right before I turned it off..

Well, I picked up the 6/4 SO cord today and Monday I'm picking up some pin sleeve connectors to attach to the wire / transfer switch. After getting the wire, I spent the afternoon working on the 003a. Loose speed control: Long story short, I got the loose speed control veneer cable...

I've got a line on some SO 6/4 cable (#6 conductor / 4 conductors) which is supposed to be good for 55 amps @ $1.50 a foot (used). Since the 003A is good for 52 amps and I was planning on using a 50 amp breaker on the transfer switch and not more than 75 to 100' from the gen to the transfer...

After burning up the the forums for the last few months, I finally pulled the trigger and picked up a pretty nice MEP 003A mounted on a M105 trailer frame. It's a heavy setup but the trailer / generator will work out great around the house / barn for my needs. That being said I spent the...

I'm 'still' looking for a 003 and/or 003 on a trailer. That being said, anyone in Northern Indiana (South Bend area) got one that is willing to fire theirs up and give me a nickel tour on how they work (yes, I've been reading the TMs but I want to see them / hear them first hand)? Do most...

Yikes, thanks for the heads up, I was kind of watching that one. I had no clue that the 003A's came in 400 hz, I guess you learn something new all the time.

There are a couple of 003a's withing a couple of hundred miles of my house (driving distance). One has the ASK (Acoustic Suppression Kit) and the other doesn't. The one with the kit is about $400 more than the other. Is it worth the extra $400? My nearest neighbor is 600 feet or so through...

While burning up the internet (as I'm still looking for a 003a) I found these motor mounts on ebay. I have nothing to do with the seller, but I hope it helps someone... MOTOR MOUNTS FITS 10KW DIESEL DOD MEP-0003A 4 PCS - eBay (item 140390910237 end time Apr-12-10 13:31:06 PDT)