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Chester247, Could you let me know the specifics on the spin-on filter adapter & the filter number? I keep hearing about the problem with the filter gaskets so I am reluctant to change mine prior to obtaining the correct gasket (if available). Sounds like you go a new generator!

Thanks for the info Jeepin! I went over to Pirtek and had a new hose made but did not know about the spring inside of the original hose; consequently the new hose tends to collapse in a tight bend. I will have to pull the new hose and insert the spring then I expect everything will be just...

Thanks you very much for the information Mbsk01. The nearest Pirtek dealer is only a few miles away so I will be heading over there first thing Monday morning. I think I read another thread about this same hose going bad on an MEP003 so it must be a common problem with that particular hose...

Just wondering if fuel line parts are readily available - one of mine leaks very badly! I guess I could have one made but thought I would see if anyone has knowledge of where to buy these. I hope the photo comes out....

Awesome photos 319! Thank you!

coverThanks for the ifo on the straps. I did find a reference that showed the straps - Figure D1, page D8, View B of TM 5-6115-630-14&P but it's hard to see what they actually do in the diagrams. I does make sense though. If you roll up the sides of the cover, something has to hold it down...

Thanks for that info "319"! I had a feeling that's what they would be used for but I am sure I am missing one or more of them. I'll check out the TM to see if they are shown anywhere. Right now I am still using the CUCV cargo cover on my genset and it will keep the rain off of the machinery...

MEP002a genset accessories I found these in the accessory box of my genset and have no idea what they are for. The threaded end on the steel bar is smaller than the threads on the grounding bars - perhaps 1/2". The small straps probably have something to do with the canvas top or possibly...

I was trying to guesstimate a minute - didn't want to cook the glowplugs! I guess they are different than the ones on my CUCV. My friend Ian cranked his MEP003 unit up before taking all the precautions of filter and fuel changeout and wound up with water in his I.P. so I did learn a little...

Hi Doghead, no to both! I eventually got around to pulling the throttle out and that did the trick! The starting procedures are right on the side of the control box and I read about running the preheater for one minute. Anyway, I learn something each time I run the unit. What could you expect...

Armada, I did want to thank you for your support and compliments regarding the solargizer placement. I did pretty much the same thing on my M35A2C only it mounts on one of the convoy lights. Once I get the new batteries and do some other work on this thing I'll have to pick some brains to find...

Here's part 2 with the unit running. I really have to buy some new batteries for this thing!

Here's part one of the genset cranking; part two is still "processing". If anyone sees something I am doing wrong please let me know! I don't think I am leaving the glow plugs on long enough but I may be wrong.

I usually do things in an unorthodox way - I cheat everything! If you look at some of my other Youtube videos you will see what I mean. I will upload two more videos of the genset chanking and running very shortly. I wanted to show the unit when it fired up but it took several tries with the...

Right now the return line is still going into the genset tank - all this stuff with the jerry can is just temporary and is "cheating" until I can remove the tank for cleaning. I just ran the thing for about 20 minutes - it started a little hard but I think it has a something to do with not...

Hi Mike, I know what you mean about the setup for using jerry can to fill the tank on the genset. All I did was trace the fuel line that feeds the fuel into the filtration system and I connected the fuel line from the jerry can at that point. You can see what I did in one of the photos in my...

MEP002a genset with solargizer Just uploaded a short video showing installation of a solargizer on my genset: I fired it up yesterday but had to use a jerry can for a fuel tank because of the rust in the bottom of the tank on the generator itself. I was quite fortunate to have gotten all...

MEP002a The genset that I won from Redstone was missing the center rail on my M116 trailer so I installed one today thanks to parts that I had from some fiberglass troop seats. I even used the bolts and nuts from the troop seats for the application and the results were better than I expected...

Randy, I'll be happy to provide closeup photos and the measurements for the ground rods and connectors first thing in the morning. When I worked at Florida Power & Light back in 1967, I used to issue the same ground rods and connectors to the linemen on a daily basis so I know these are...

Not yet - will try to see if it will turn over this afternoon but will have to use the jumper cable route (batteries are practically dead). I want to purge the fuel tank and change the fuel filters and the oil in the motor before trying to fire it up. It has 1833 hours on the meter so this...