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  1. TucsonVTXF

    309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group

    deleted my post because I just figured out the phots are from their face book page
  2. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    they are on back order right now from sears parts direct so I was able to get them off the big auction site from a seller that had them in stock. I will have 4 extra in the future that I might keep for spares...
  3. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    Thank you for the info!! I am not the type to jump in with a large hammer and think I know how its put together... info is the key!!!
  4. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    where does fuel cap gasket 0110-0419 live? the ipc shows under the spacer in the head but that spacer looks thin and I don't really want to pull on it... any one have a photo of the spacer removed from the cylinder head between the heat sink......
  5. TucsonVTXF

    Mep002 low oil switch

    darn I hit submit twice and cant find where to delete this post!!
  6. TucsonVTXF

    Mep002 low oil switch

    mine just was replaced due to it leaking I was able to find a switch at napa part number 701-1577 it is normally open set at 15lbs. I have not been able to try the generator out with it yet due to my injectors removed but it should work fine.... my gaskets will be here Thursday so I will be able...
  7. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    looks like Ambac, WMR2041/7X, Copper Washer, 0.562" Hole Dia. - is a part number for the copper washer. I was able to buy a pack of 25 off the big auction site for 12.00 I will measure the outside dia. and post the results when they arrive...
  8. TucsonVTXF

    What have you run with your MEP003a?

    just received them today!!! thank you!!!! and the pressure settings on the injectors were related to my exhaust temps!! my 1300 and 1600 psi were about 200f the 1100psi was running 400f and the one that wasn't popping was about 150f
  9. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    I have all 3 gaskets on order for each cylinder and will hold off until they arrive I want to make sure I have no leaks that could cause low compression.
  10. TucsonVTXF

    What have you run with your MEP003a?

    for me my mep ran great under no load but when I did my first power run I made 50 percent power no problem but as I increased load a sputter developed like a miss... my cylinder temps were two the same... one 50 degrees higher and one 40 lower... that coincides with the repair reports for what...
  11. TucsonVTXF

    What have you run with your MEP003a?

    1789sqft home I can run all lights and fans, fridge air compressor (110 volt) and freezer at 25 percent load. with ac running 50 percent load... my stove and dryer are gas so I cant use them for load.... my mep developed a skip and smoking when load testing from a bad injector so you might send...
  12. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    that part of Vail doesn't even have power so generators and solar/wind are the only options..... just got a repair report of my injectors. one was popping at 1600 2 were about 1100 and one not at all so a new fuel nozzle was installed and set to 1750psi... now waiting on new gaskets to arrive...
  13. TucsonVTXF

    DJE YOU Won't believe where I found parts

    You can still buy the proper glow plugs right from Champion the only problem is they don't come with the copper gaskets.... yes they are the 24volt glow plugs.... http://www.championsparkplugs.com/product.aspx?zpid=26137
  14. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    I am slowly working the unit and getting it right for hopefully in 2 years I will be living in power outage country so I ordered all new gaskets and trying tune it in... my unit wasn't treated right in life so I am hoping with a lil TLC it wont let me down..
  15. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    just pulled all 4 tonight to get them worked and ordered the 3 gaskets from sears parts direct now the waiting begins!!!!!
  16. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    ran today for about 45 mins at 25-50 percent load and the smoking went away, all 4 cylinders are working according to the temp probe. I am getting what sounds like sputtering sound but I am making power, looks like I am going to pull the injectors and get them worked over...
  17. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    I do need to add I was also getting black smoke from both mufflers along with blue from the back at 50 percent load... I have put 2-3 hours total on the unit unloaded since regeneration with no indication of bad rings.... the fuel system was flushed and a diesel fuel conditioner/ injector...
  18. TucsonVTXF

    mep-003a first power run and concerns

    just did my first run under load. I can run my whole house including the AC and the mep is only running at 50 percent load so I have plenty of power!! my concern is that it sounds like I have a miss under load and I an getting blue smoke from the back exhaust. the exhaust temp was 198 on the...
  19. TucsonVTXF

    F16 Fighter to Drone as converted by Boeing

    your night!!! and to defog the canopy if there was a pilot.
  20. TucsonVTXF

    Last B52G dies today!!!

    http://azstarnet.com/metro-b-demolition/article_3730f51f-c395-592c-a167-719dcf079098.html
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