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Forgive my ignorance Ray - What is "PC"?
Also would disconnecting the fuel line to and from the IP protect them from damage during the rocking process?
Thanks for that tip Ray C. Will rocking the engine as described above create a problem? I have soaked the bottom of the IP with blaster so that I can open the bottom and inspect today. Is there a way to clean out the IP in place with solvent/lubricants without removing them?
Good Morning All,
I removed the injector nozzles and all were dry except #3 above. I put some MMO and Blaster through the injector holes and let it sit overnight.
Yesterday, I removed the heads using the instructions above... It was not difficult as Ray suggested even for someone...
Tip: for folks trying to remove the injector nozzle - disconnect the fuel lines (note they are very tight and it is easy to slip the nut), disconnect the retaining bolts and remove the bolts and retainer, then if the fuel nozzle is stuck - gently tap the body of the injector on either side...
Thank you for your suggestions Mullaney, Ray70, glcaines and Sazabizc
I was able to work on the machine yesterday and removed two of the fuel injector nozzles #2 and #3.
#2 (counting from the instrumentation panel)
The nozzle and chamber were clean and dry see pictures below
#3
The nozzle...
I want to thank you all for the volume of knowledge on this website about these military machines. You inspire all of us that aspire to be DIY mechanics.
I have a MEP003 with a modified exhaust that allowed water to get into the engine. The exhaust pipe was installed straight up and then...
Thank you for your quick reply. Happy it is working out for you and that sounds like the size for me and the consumption reasonable - would love to see picture if you have some on hand.
How do you use it for welding and plasma cutting? Running a welder off the single phase?
Hi
I saw your post about your DRASH GENSET. What's the specification of the generator set? Is it 20KW? I am thinking of getting one but 35kW is a bit too much for me. Do they have small sized units?
Thanks for your help
I am so sorry hear of his passing! Please convey our love and appreciation for his life and his many contributions to this society to his family. May his soul rest in perfect peace
Good Morning - I want to send out a big thank you to rchalmers3 for his quick, professional and efficient transport of the generator trailer from SC to GA for me. Thanks Rick
Reviving this thread for transportation of 2 deuce from MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151 to Decatur, GA 30035 - juat under 600 miles
Thank you in advance for your quote and advice
Thanks for your quick reply.
I need to move it out of Columbia 29212. Delivery to Decatur, GA 30035 can be delayed.
Adding some pictures of the trailer and hitch for your review.
Thanks
Hello,
I have a MEP-003A on trailer that I need to move from Columbia, SC 29212 to Decatur, GA 30035 ~200 miles ASAP.
Please send me quotes and advice
Thank you for all the useful advice you post on this forum
GAPRIME
Thank you. Please PM me his contact details.
I bought them at a gov auction. They have some other trucks there including some beautiful M931A2 but I don think they have been sent to auction yet...