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    MEP002A old style injector pump plunger problem

    Dangier;That is a clue;I have never really torqued to specs,just snugged that delivery valve holder.Since the delivery valve holder traps the valve assembly against the inside of the injection pump head then compressing it with higher torque readings makes sense. No I have not mixed my...
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    MEP002A old style injector pump plunger problem

    Dangier;;You are indeed talking about the same part.And I have read others on here running machines without that part.Yet both of my MEPs using old style IP as well as the later newer style IPs have them and WILL not run without them. Onan makes a test adapter that screws onto a hydraulic pump...
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    MEP002A old style injector pump plunger problem

    Gentlemen;Earlier this summer I had problems with one of two of my MEP002a engines having its injector pump Viton spacer deteriorating.My earlier posts explained how to make one instead of paying AMBAC $38.I did manage to fabricate a spacer to get the engine running but I had to reduce the...
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    MEP-003a fuel issue

    Muddflapp;Glad you figured your fuel problem out.I am the guy Gimpyrobb referred to about making "homemade" spacers.My Two MEPS refused to run without those spacers.Can I assume from your last post that your engine runs without that spacer?
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    throwing in the towel!!

    I picked up the MEP002a for less than $400. It was a rebuilt engine only.I had to machine a steel drive plate for it,with bolted on stub shaft from Ebay, and luckily it ended up running true.
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    throwing in the towel!!

    Padolin; I made a log splitter out of a MEP002a engine. Cycle time is cut in half but it splits at idle and is cheaper to run.And the day will come when gasoline will only be for the rich.Remember....diesel can run off of vegetable oil.
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    Found alternative to AMBAC's $38 viton spacer for MEP injector pump !!

    Gentlemen;I posted earlier with a link to Ebay on another source for this Viton spacer but I see it is not here.If you search this phrase:repair/rebuild kit DE56: ....you will find a listing for Viton spacers. According to the seller the listed 12 "lower" spacers have a dimension of 10mm; that...
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    Found alternative to AMBAC's $38 viton spacer for MEP injector pump !!

    Triple Jim;I used a sharp file and several freezer cycles.My arbor was a transfer punch that the hose fit onto snugly.I have read that some SS members do not have this spacer on the MEP injector pumps.Does that mean the manufacturer sealed this cavity with closely machined tolerances?
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    Found alternative to AMBAC's $38 viton spacer for MEP injector pump !!

    Gentlemen;I refused to pay Ambac $38 for their Viton spacer that seals/spaces the delivery valve in the MEP diesel injector pump. I found a supplier for Viton fuel hose that matched the OD on the supply valve holder.That hose has a 10mm ID.that fits snugly over the delivery valve...
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    MEP injector nozzle compression thread identified !!

    Gentlemen;I bought a injector nozzle "POP" tester to test my injector pressure release pressures.I had to adapt the high pressure piping from the tester to the nozzle.After several trips to Lowe's without success I realized that my many hydraulic fitting laying around the shop might work.After...
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    UPDATE !! Stand alone 002A diesel starts,then immediately stalls ?

    Gentlemen; Ambac wants $28 for a .50 cent Viton spacer + $10 shipping. Nice lady Melody says those are government prices, (we are all doomed )..........I refuse to pay that. I can get around this problem.Will post later. DonaldL.
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    UPDATE !! Stand alone 002A diesel starts,then immediately stalls ?

    TripleJim;Thanks for the advice.I have edited my post.Hopefully Mr.Jamawieb will respond.Thanks,DonaldL
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    UPDATE !! Stand alone 002A diesel starts,then immediately stalls ?

    update Mr.Gimbyrobb;Yes I called this afternoon.I forgot it is a national holiday.All I need is that spacer.What is your list of parts and I will call first thing tomorrow.My email at home is (deleted) DonaldL. Ps,What is the PM mean in your post?
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    UPDATE !! Stand alone 002A diesel starts,then immediately stalls ?

    Gentlemen;Thanks for staying interested. 10-4 to GimpyRobb on posting protocol.I was afraid I had lost my audience. So here is what I did all weekend.Worked on my IP and have had success this Monday morning.After pulling the pump 6 different times I finally got it right and it started.Ran...
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    UPDATE !! Stand alone 002A diesel starts,then immediately stalls ?

    Gentlemen;Posted earlier on an older thread. After reinstalling my injector pump I now get no firing at all.Worse than before.So either my original problem is compounded or I have lost pump time. So thanks to Mr.Jamawieb on earlier timing post I discovered that your IP pump control rod must...
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    Stand alone 002A diesel starts,then immediately stalls ?

    Thanks guys for replies, Disassembled pump after several days of rain. The SPACER #35 is in half. It is rubber so is it a seal or a spacer?? I reassembled with broken spacer I marked the face gear position upon removak so timing will remain. After bleeding it now will not even fire.Worse...
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    Stand alone 002A diesel starts,then immediately stalls ?

    Hi Members;Luckydog recommended I post here in this forum. My oo2A diesel powered log splitter fails to stay running.Plenty of fuel.. it ran several hours yesterday, flawlessly.This morning it would start ,many times ,then die.Check-valve in fuel line was removed when modified. This modified...
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    105 trailer wheel adapter,HOW TO?

    Thanks all for your responses.This is a great forum.Donald L
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    105 trailer wheel adapter,HOW TO?

    Well, I admit it was an impulse buy.I see no reason why the spring pack can't be rotated to mount below the axle.Yet advice on abandoning it is what I will do.Thanks all Don L.
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    105 trailer wheel adapter,HOW TO?

    Hi everyone,Just hauled a 105 trailer 80 miles with a Toyota pick-up.It trailed well ,but what a sight! I did not know it has 20" tires.I need to find or make an adapter for swapping to 15" rims.Can anyone give me info on this? Thanks,Don L.
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