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  1. max bowtie

    Finally !! scored a hmmwv m998, LOTS to learn !! let the fun begin !!

    I'm so jealous! Nice ride man!
  2. max bowtie

    WWII Tanker Veteran On My Stuart Tank

    That's awesome!!! Thanks for posting! Remember the vets and their sacrifices!
  3. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    Gotcha, Thanks Ray. I need to do a closer inspection of the fuel tank and see how bad it really is
  4. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    Thanks Keith! I was reading one of your older posts last night when you did this on your tank. Very helpful advice! Thank you!
  5. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    Gotcha! I've got a buddy who is a pipeline welder that has a tig welder. Got me thinking now. Found a NOS tank online but its salty!!! whew!
  6. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    Thanks for the advice. I wanted to get a replacement pump for the added reliability but also thought it would help when under a load when supply is higher. I did find a pinhole leak in the fuel tank this afternoon... Not sure what I'm going to do with this yet. I'd like to retain the stock...
  7. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    Ray, Thanks! :beer: Yeah, the check valves were seized up. Took it apart and got them free. One pump wasn't running so I took that out of the loop. She primed right away, filled the filter canisters and bled the air to the injection pump. So I tried for a start and she came right on line with...
  8. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    She's running and making power! Thanks to everyone for all your help!!!
  9. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    Excellent! That's what I wanted to know before I tore into it
  10. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    I'll give that a shot. Thanks for the help. I didn't have much time last night to dig into it too deep so I figured I'd ask for some advice to get a game plan together
  11. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    Roy, Yeah I removed and cleaned the filters in the bottom of the pumps... And that's a good tip with saving the second pump as a backup
  12. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    So I had some time yesterday to get back to work on the generator. Mounted the fuel tank, changed all the filters, cleaned the fuel pump filters, added diesel to the tank, and the batteries. Switched to the prime setting and the pumps kicked on. I let them run for a bit but noticed that the...
  13. max bowtie

    M116a2 Question

    Yes definitely! Make sure you bring some zip ties to secure it as well. Good luck!!
  14. max bowtie

    FINALLY landed my MEP-003a!!!

    Picked her up! Went over it yesterday and started going to work. Pulled the fuel tank and cleaned it out. She had 1/4 tank of fuel in it and it was a mess. Now to order some filters...
  15. max bowtie

    M116a2 Question

    Just wanted to thank you all for the advice and help on everything! Had a sucessful recovery!!! The property manager was amazed that I was so prepared haha. Nicest towing trailer I've ever pulled, now I want another one!
  16. max bowtie

    M116a2 Question

    Thanks for the picture. Yeah I'm definitely gonna be short on chain. Is it just a bolt that secures the chain to the trailer?
  17. max bowtie

    M116a2 Question

    Recovery and roscoe, thanks I needed just a bit more confidence. I'm gonna tow her back
  18. max bowtie

    M116a2 Question

    Quickfarms, that was one of the things that crossed my mind but I'm glad you posted a pic so I could see how it worked. Hope I don't have to double up the shackles but it sounds like they are pretty close to being too short...
  19. max bowtie

    M116a2 Question

    Great! Thanks quickfarms
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