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  1. Ratch

    Beginner Mep-802a owner with water in exhaust has questions

    Me too... So far with several nights work, it cranks, but won't start. It even cranks quieter than the 002!
  2. Ratch

    Beginner Mep-802a owner with water in exhaust has questions

    Piston rings are never a perfect seal, so water will drain down past the piston eventually. They're usually a good enough seal to make good compression on a quick upward stroke. If you crank it by hand slowly, you'll find it's much easier than cranking it fast, because you're giving the air more...
  3. Ratch

    Beginner Mep-802a owner with water in exhaust has questions

    I don't know the head gasket part number, so I can't help with that. However, I had poured about a pint of ATF into the cylinders through the exhaust ports before heading out of state friday night. When I returned last night, I poured ina little Marvel Mystery oil, figuring the ATF had drained...
  4. Ratch

    Beginner Mep-802a owner with water in exhaust has questions

    I drained at least 1 gallon from my new one last night. I vac'd water from the exhaust and would like to pull the head before I attempt to rotate it. Is it possible to reuse the head gasket? Just thinking I don't want to sink money into it until I know it's a runner. On the bright side, the...
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