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    MEP003A Starts, but then stops either when starter released or after about 20 minutes running

    Nice when the neighbors are dark and you have every light and the AC cranking away whilst a wisp of diesel smell in the air! OP, did you check the temp switch yet? Even with the ASK on it, just get your hand in there and unscrew the plug from the outside of the shutter box, stick a jumper in...
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    Oops... you got them out as I was typing my message... Congrats! it should be downhill from here!
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    Well good news is you found the root cause of your problem! Soak it in penetrating oil overnight, then wipe the shaft with acetone to remove oil and wrap the shaft tightly in something like thin rubber sheet or lots of saran wrap etc. then a rag and duct tape to hold it all sealed tight ( to...
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    WIX oil filter troubles

    Sounds like a defective filter / manufacturing defect to me, or possible mis-labeled during manufacturing. Buying another Wix ( especially from the same store ) will probably just get you another defective one, assuming that Wix probably screwed up more than 1 and most likely that entire case...
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    MEP-003 Main Panel "Decal"

    Here you go guys... https://www.ebay.com/itm/MEP-002A-003A-Aluminum-Control-Panel-for-Military-Generator-BRAND-NEW/174373557225?hash=item28997953e9:g:IawAAOSwiVpfJNMN I got in touch with the Ebay seller that I bought mine from and he has more and has relisted them at the above address. If you...
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    My 003a won’t stay running

    Great minds..... (y)
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    MEP ground rod kit/slide hammer info

    If you guys need ground rods or hammers, let me know , I have at least 8 hammers and a pile of rods, some of which are still in the original paper wrappers.
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    My 003a won’t stay running

    How's your oil pressure? Sounds to me like either the oil pressure sensor or your temperature sensor is either starting to flake out, or there is a bad connection on one of them. Hopefully it's just a bad sensor and not a true mechanical problem! If oil pressure is good, try jumping the oil...
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    MEP-003 Main Panel "Decal"

    There were panels on Ebay for quite a while. I purchased 4 of them about a year ago, but the add is now gone. I sent the seller a message to see if he is sold out, and will let you know if he responds. When I bought mine he had quite a few available. Several years ago there was an SS member...
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    You are correct, it's very similar to Torx but does have a different name ( which eludes me at the moment ) , however a Torx bit does work, think it's a T-40 or a T-45. They are extremely tight, so be careful the ring doesn't try to rotate while you're loosening the ball stud.
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    Well.... I'm not sure you found your problem just yet. The power piston being gummed up won't cause your issue, but is a sign of other issues. Take out the rotor assembly and check if the 2 side plungers are stuck. These plungers are what does the pumping action at high pressure. If they are...
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    Connected my MEP-803A the proper way as my home standby generator... Install pics...

    Bottom right corner. attached by 2 small nuts. You can just loosen and swing it out of the way.
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    Mep-701A Injection Pump rebuild / repair question

    Happily I think I just found what I need on good old Youtube! Looks like all the parts in question have a straight line cut into them... align all of these lines during assembly and all should be correct!
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    MEP-004a injection pump problems

    I had a similar problem with an 005 recently. Rebuilt the pump and then got nothing out of it. I believe the problem was just as Guy stated. The gravity feed system took FOREVER to get the air out of the pump cavity so that the transfer pump in the end of the IP could start working. I ended up...
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    Mep-701A Injection Pump rebuild / repair question

    I've asked GMG if they could / Do supply instructions with their rebuild kit. I'll let you know if they respond. If all else fails I'll try contacting the kit manufacturer in Italy.
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    Mep-701A Injection Pump rebuild / repair question

    Hi CB, Yes I did notice that. I took the pump apart and everything looks ok, my feeling is that someone was in there and assembled it incorrectly. I need to determine how you are supposed to index the metering rod with the holder and the slide rack. It doesn't look like any TM's show how to...
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    Mep-701A Injection Pump rebuild / repair question

    Hello guys, I'm working on a couple 701's for someone and I've got a question on the fuel metering pump which I can not seem to find an answer to in any of the TM's The machine's speed control / governor is working exactly opposite of how it should, such that moving the fuel lever to the left...
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    MEP-802A ac circuit interrupter relay issue

    Ehannah365, if you're having the same problem with your interruptor not closing, go through the test process and if you determine that the magnetic contactor is the problem, try giving it a few taps with a rubber mallet or a small dead blow hammer.... It's worked several times for me. If that...
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    Gone

    It could be due to loose or out of adjustment fuel metering pumps. Also look at the stop screw for the fuel shut-off lever, to see if it looks like it has been moved? Maybe someone fiddled with it, or it wasn't locked correctly and has moved with vibration. Lastly would be an internal issue with...
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    MEP-002a fuel pump issue?

    It doesn't sound to me like you have a problem at all. Everything Chainbreaker said is spot on. I'd say your fuel pumps are acting correctly, you just may not be familiar with their normal operation.
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