David Sims
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I picked up my MEP 003 from the Albany GA auction this week. I cleaned the dirty fuel tank, installed new filters throughout, flushed the fuel system..... took my time and got it all ready to start. Pre heat glow plugs for 45 sec, it turns over fine, builds oil pressure but no smoke at all out the exhaust.
After some research here I propped up the bottom of the governor linkage using the handle of a pair of pliers - and it started right up. I QUICKLY got my linkage positioned to 60hz. As long as I have my linkage propped up it runs great....remove it and it dies.
Is my IP control unit assembly gunked up? The fuel tank was dirty/rusty but the clear fuel in the lines looked ok.
Or could it have something to do with my solenoid switch? (The procedure for testing my solenoid switch under F5-2 is not in my technical manual.)
Other?
Thanks,
David
After some research here I propped up the bottom of the governor linkage using the handle of a pair of pliers - and it started right up. I QUICKLY got my linkage positioned to 60hz. As long as I have my linkage propped up it runs great....remove it and it dies.
Is my IP control unit assembly gunked up? The fuel tank was dirty/rusty but the clear fuel in the lines looked ok.
Or could it have something to do with my solenoid switch? (The procedure for testing my solenoid switch under F5-2 is not in my technical manual.)
Other?
Thanks,
David