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  1. rickf

    50s Continental TD427

    Solvents evaporate over time, not a very long time either. I sprayed the block surface on my Dodge Cummins with WD-40 after cleaning it for a new head gasket, the next day it was covered in rust. It is advertised as a lubricant solvent. It is possible that the solvent/cleaner evaporated and left...
  2. rickf

    50s Continental TD427

    Looks to me like more solvents and cleaners that anything else. You might want to switch to a brand name additive. This is what I use, It is Cummins certified so I can be pretty sure it is a good product. https://powerservice.com/psp_product/diesel-kleen-cetane-boost/
  3. rickf

    RIP. Ken Whowell

    He is survived by his wife but I have not heard any arrangements yet. Ken lived in Sussex, England. I will be sure to update if and when I hear something.
  4. rickf

    RIP. Ken Whowell

    Ken Whowell, aka Muttguru, passed away on 4/20/25. Ken was a major factor in everything related to and printed about the M151 and M416 vehicles. He will be greatly missed by the M-151 community.
  5. rickf

    50s Continental TD427

    Personally I use Power Service supplement but any name brand supplement will do the job. Most issues nowadays in older diesels, including vehicles, is that they have removed sulfur from the fuel. Sulfur is a lubricant. So additives that provide extra lubricant are needed. I do not see anything...
  6. rickf

    50s Continental TD427

    I have seen oil in the coolant before but that appears to be ALL oil and no coolant. With all of the other problems I think this is a unit that has hit the mark for diminishing return. You have already spent for more than it is worth and you have no manuals or parts availability. I think you...
  7. rickf

    Mep003 voltage drop after 7500w

    I was just going to say the same thing, Check for loose wires and contact Kloppk. Too me it sounds like a loose wire that just can't carry the field load after a certain point.
  8. rickf

    MEP-803a Measuring current on L1 in 120/240V

    Install separate meters for each leg. If you want to modify the unit that is the easiest and best way to get what you want without changing the wiring.
  9. rickf

    Mep 009b

    At least you know you lost these hours. It is all the hours we lost in younger years that we don't remember!!!!!!
  10. rickf

    Mep 009b

    GMG says they have the manuals but I do not see anything but specifications on the linked site. https://greenmountaingenerators.com/manuals-and-support/mep-009a-mep-009b-mep-108a-manuals/#google_vignette
  11. rickf

    Mep-803a 208v 3 phase ground connections

    Are you running the lathe through a phase convertor or are you powering your house with three phase? You mention the 240 for house and garage but show 3 phase connections and mention the 3 phase lathe.
  12. rickf

    MEP-362A Value

    2900.00 plus 13% buyers fee. 3277.00. Still a LOT of money for a 28 volt genset of that size. With an engine that drinks fuel at what I am sure is very high rate.
  13. rickf

    MEP-362A Value

    They are selling on the net for 14,000.00. That is one big chunk of change for "a neat engine"!!!
  14. rickf

    60K spitting out oil from dipstick

    That must be quite some operation using that much generation capacity!
  15. rickf

    60K spitting out oil from dipstick

    It's not over full is it?
  16. rickf

    Not quite a generator, but my 803 is part of it soon...

    I just bought the LiTime batteries for my RV and they seem to be working well. That was why I was curious.
  17. rickf

    Not quite a generator, but my 803 is part of it soon...

    What brand of batteries did you get?
  18. rickf

    MEP802 oil pressure switch wiring

    Were those two cut wires twisted together? I am not all that familiar with that machine but on the 003 and 2 that would be an oil pressure safety switch. They are known to go bad and engine will not run due to a perceived lack of oil pressure. Your gauge is probably wired through the electronics...
  19. rickf

    Who has reused a MEP generator engine for other equipement?

    I think the main issue would be connection the engine to the accessory. From what I have been told these have a unique flywheel arrangement. I have a 23 horse Kubota engine I would like to put in something. A bit overkill for my log splitter though. I actually thought about using the Kubota on...
  20. rickf

    Am I a victim of foul play or incompetence? LOL.

    https://www.youtube.com/@JustRolledIn There are some real classics on here. I saw a lot of them when I had my shop but some are simply unbelievable!
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