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Just to clarify here, the JAN prefix is what makes these milspec which adds a lot of destructive sample testing and documentation to the production process adding a lot to the cost of the component. Given that silicon diodes are a 50 year old technology, and the production yields are very high...

Also it has been noted that these can be changed without the complete disassembly of the generator called for in the TM, although you may need wobble extensions or dog leg box wrenches to do it.

They are a easy to find studed diodes altough you may have to go with higher spec rating than the original (assuming they are the same as on the MEP-016B) Ike ps see these threads http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79894 http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50838...

I think Guyfang may be thinking about a different model here, maybe the MEP-016E those I think will flash the field when the start switch is held in the on position. p.s. I don't have the wiring diagram in front of me, but the wires feeding the voltage regulator should have residual voltage...

In unknown condition like buying from GL, I only went as high as $400 on mine because of the great looking paint condition, but that is just me. At the time I did not NEED another generator, if I needed a small diesel generator I would probably have went up to $500 or so as is on a MEP-016D...

Out of the handful of MEP-016D's I have seen very little if any attention was taken to the control box wiring when the diesel conversion was done. Metal fatigue on the wiring, gauges, etc. is common so a loose or broken wire is very possible having said that the voltage regulator may be another...