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I stand corrected, thank you

I don't believe that there is an operating oil pressure listed in the TM. That's why they have the low oil pressure switch. There is another forum called "smokstak" that deals with antique engines, and has a section devoted to MEP's and military gen sets. You might ask there is you really...

That looks really good...except that it's not level :twisted::twisted::twisted: I like the fuel filter set-up. I hope that at least one of those filters has a water separator built in.

Not if you check the trailer over pretty well, check the wheel bearings and make sure they are tight, lugs for tightness and have a set of magnetic lights unless you have a MV to tow it with. Also, look to make sure the rubber will make the journey

You've got some big old generators there, are you planning to power your whole town in the next major power outage?

I grew up in those mountains, I know what you mean about some of those trucks. Sad to say though, I'm guilty of similar actions in my car. You become so familiar with them you get comfortable and sometimes a little too comfortable. I'll be anxious to see your dolly project as I was thinking...

boxcar, we're anxiously awaiting an update, we love to hear about some fresh OD Iron that was saved and made usable again. Kind of giving it a second life, if you will. I have to assume you talked to Matt over at Chambersburg, he's a great guy isn't he? He loaded up all 3 of mine. He was...

Keep at it bob, it'll happen soon enough. You'll just have to keep watching. I can promise you this, unless you get a non runner ( I truly hope you do not ), you'll be very happy with the set. I have to agree with Rat, I'm more than impressed with the way they operate, I'm dumbfounded as...

Electric water heater is purely a resistive load, no start-up current there. Whatever the current draw on it is, is what you get. Either way, in the event of a power outage, you probably will not be doing a lot of work in the shop, you'll more than likely have bigger fish to fry. So that A/C...

Good deal. They are beasts aren't they? I absolutely love mine. I could never afford a civi unit that can do the things these old MEP's can do. Did you have all of the A/C's cycling at the same time? I have to assume you had no issues with starting current, I wouldn't think so.

EO2NMCB, They are definitely worth rebuilding. With luck you'll get one that runs and still has lots of life left in her. The only problem parts to find are the motor parts because the motors are made by Onan, and they are obsolete. That's why I have two sets. They both run, but one can be a...

That 003 would definitely run the A/C for you. Mine ran the whole house...A/C, well pump, two freezers and fridge...hardly phased it!! The 6/4 SO cord will be pricey, why not get some 60 amp service entrance cable. It won't be pretty but it'll work and it's probably a whole lot cheaper.

rat, you're right about that, that one will definitely bring in a premium price. I like to keep my eyes open just because I think two running units isn't enough...LOL I want to have at least two runners and one or two parts donors if possible. After I get the pole barn build and get them...

My personal preference is for the GL MEP's. Even if you pay a little over $1000 for one and have to put 4 to 5 hundred into it to get it running...do you think you can buy an equivalent civi set that will produce that much power, run for that long and be that reliable for $1500??? The first...