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    Are all the well nuts on the fuel tank the same size?

    Tank Depot charged a ridiculous shipping fee per unit and didn't reduce it if you bought more than one. Apparently if you call them you might talk them in to discounting the shipping for multiple units.
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    Need some help picking a generator for single-phase and 3-phase use

    I have a tractor readilly available but I have never understood the reasoning of running a $60,000 tractor to produce the same power output as my $2000 MEP803A. I know prices have come up since I bought it but not enough for it to make sense.
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    Too much of a good thing, MEP-803a wouldn't stop!

    Guyfang it sounds like you have first hand knowledge of this happening.
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    Does anyone use black diesel?

    A local mechanic tried to weld near what he thought was a tank of 100% diesel. It was a diesel gas mix and he blew himself and the garage up.
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    MEP-831A no power

    I converted mine as well. I'm very happy with the conversion and Kurt is a great guy to deal with.
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    Mep831a conversion time!!

    Very Nice Job and description. I removed and reinstalled the new genhead/engine without taking the panel off. It was a real PITA . I had to angle it and slide it in . It did not go in smoothly. If I ever change my 2nd 831A I will do it the way you did it.
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    Mep831a conversion time!!

    I found the remnants of a paper shop towel clogging the oil screen on my engine. I cleaned the screen about 6 or 7 times and changed the oil 3 times before I got it cleaned out. It made me think that these generators are a PITA to the troops and maybe they sabotage them.
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    Mep831a conversion time!!

    I think you will be very happy with your conversion. I was totally frustrated with various issues on my MEP831A until I converted it using Kurt's kit. It now runs faultlessly especially when moisture is a problem which seemed to be 50% of the time. I have been reading the critiques of how...
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    MEP 803A in 1/2 ton pickup truck bed ?

    Rode Rode just fine in my Toyota Tundra 8' box. It will fit in a short box. Weight was not an issue
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    MEP-831a Recommendation for spares kit contents

    Light in the dark gave you some very good advice. It sounds like this generator is going to be pretty important to your business. As an owner of 2 MEP831A 's and an Mep 803A I would never rely on my my 831A'S for reliable long term power generation. The Yanmar engine is bulletproof but the...
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    Mep-803a fuel leak

    That oil line was only finger tight on my 15 original hour 803A. I just had to tighten it.
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    Just when you thought you've seen it all!

    LTD I had the same thing a few years ago. It is a common problem in my profession. I tried all the non surgical stuff with no improvement I finally gave in and had endoscopic surgery on both hands. Just 2 small incisions per hand. The relief was immediate.
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    MEP-802A Battery advice

    You have the numbers transposed in your heading
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    MEP-831a Inverter Overhaul

    Your title is about a 803A but it sounds like you are working on a 831A.
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    MEP831a inverter trouble

    I acquired two 831A's, both with 2.2 hrs after reset. The inverters on both were faulty. After exhaustive trouble shooting with Kurt it was found that I could only get power from one of them with battle short on. I bought Kurt's conversion kit and installed it with the Mecc Alte gen head. It was...
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    MEP-803A Hole Drilled in Fuel Tank from GovPlanet

    My 803A had the well nut pulled out of the drain hole so the tank would drain. That is pretty lazy but easily fixed. Drilling a hole is just unnecessary and stupid. If the intent was to get rid of the generator there are smarter ways of doing it that don't leave evidence of sabotage.
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    Mep 803a dropping loads

    I just might make that tour. My daughter and son in law are in Munich for at least a year and we will be visiting them soon
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    Mep 803a dropping loads

    For a successful job like this Bud Light and Miller light don't cut it. He needs a real beer. I'm sure Guyfang could recommend a few. Maybe a Tyskie or Lech.
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    Does anyone have a Mep 009b?

    You might want to change your heading if you don't want 009B advice
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    Which NOCO Genius Charger for MEP-803A?

    I use the dual Noco 12V chargers on my 831A. I was concerned about disconnecting the batteries to charge and was advised by Kurt that if the plug doesn't have the ground prong you don't have to disconnect. If my memory is wrong I'm sure Kurt will correct me.
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