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    Mep 803a overload question

    Hi Folks, Asking for an experienced opinion on overloading an 803a. Unit had a Tier 2 reset in 2012 Has 634 hours on meter. Starts, runs smooth, 240v output Put it under load 50%, voltage rock steady, amps drop to 58.5 Put it under load at around 105% (57amps) a little smoke, some dry carbon...
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    MEP 802A injection pump

    Evening All, This post follows up on a crank but no start issue that I posted about a month ago. Followed the TM troubleshooting guide. Found that fuel was flowing but not under pressure. Started reading posts specific to the injector pumps. Pulled one injector. Was frozen. Able to free it up...
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    Mep 802a starting issue

    Hi Folks, Could use some input. 802a with 42 hours reading. I believe it to be true. New batteries, new filters. First crank shows return fuel line leaking. Replaced lines. Bled system up to pumps. Have fuel returning back to tank. Cranks but still no start. S1 works. Fuses checked. Oil...
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    T-Handle latch

    Need a recessed t-handle latch for an 802A. Anybody know where to find one?
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    blown fuse

    Hi Folks. '86 M1008. problem: crank but no start, tracked down blown 20 amp fuse in fuse panel. replaced. all good. Few weeks later, same deal. Any hints where to start looking for a short? No controller, manual switch for glow plugs I installed years ago. Did the doghead relay fix at the same...
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    battery maintainers

    Here is my question: Am going away for several weeks. M1008 parked under cover. Friend will start it and move it every one to two weeks. Have two maintainer/chargers. Do I really need to set them up? Starting to get cold here, just don't want him to have any issues while I am gone.
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    Stacey at Barstow

    Won a cj5 located at Barstow on the 14th. Hired a transport on the 15th. Slot on a rig came available at noon eastern time today the 17th. Stacey accomodated the transport at 2:00 pm west coast time. Loaded and on it's way. Thank you Stacey for making it happen.
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    pics of my M1008 project

    As promised: Pick up at Ft. Meade, next pic shows western adapter mount ( had to move the shackle mounts) also new updated springs , shocks, rebuilt front prop shaft, steering stabilizer, sway bar, calipers, brake lines, tranny lines, modulator valve, radiator, batteries, glow plugs, glow plug...
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    Thank's

    Picked up a M1008 in February. Have been replacing parts, adding parts, modifying parts for the past six months. Has been a lot of fun. Could not have done it without STEEL SOLDIERS. Just wanted those folks out there who take the time and effort to post their experience and knowledge that I took...
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