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MEP 802A Fix-up Thread

CallMeColt

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Everyone,

New member here. Finally got myself an MEP 802A for use at my off grid place & as backup at home.

Going to document what I do to it here. I have $200 in parts on order for repairs. Going to do some step-by-step videos & upload to YouTube that I will share here for the community.

I've been reading the site for a while & figured I'd join. Good information.
 
CallMeColt

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69birdman said:
Welcome, you've found THE best place for info & help with gennys. Post some pics for us, may give you a few suggestions.
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I plan to take some. It's a unit reset in 2006. Purchased from a retired couple that got it in preparation for hurricanes but got way more than expected.
 
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Light in the Dark said:
Welcome to SS! Good choice going 802... an underrated gem.
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Agreed, I run 802 as my primary backup source even though I have a handful of 803s. my 3ton ac and heatpump water heater have no problem with it. Last weekend did a nice run on it, 5 hours @5kw then 1hr@6kw no issues.

There are a few threads that list all the manuals, fluids/filters, etc that would be helpful.
 
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Demoh said:
Agreed, I run 802 as my primary backup source even though I have a handful of 803s. my 3ton ac and heatpump water heater have no problem with it. Last weekend did a nice run on it, 5 hours @5kw then 1hr@6kw no issues.

There are a few threads that list all the manuals, fluids/filters, etc that would be helpful.
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I have been spying those threads for a while. :) Joined to share my step-by-step videos. First ones should be up by tomorrow.
 
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Bmxenbrett said:
What kind of parts and repairs did it need?
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Fuel level sending unit, top fuel tank well nut, & the double float switch for the auxiliary fuel pump & low level shut off.

I thought I was also going to need to do a thermostat, but that wasn't the case..... the coolant was a bit low & I think a large air bubble was in there. Topped it off, shook my trailer & it burped.... added more. No more high temp shutdown.
 
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CallMeColt

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CallMeColt

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I received my auxiliary fuel hose yesterday. Got one new for under $50. Going to add a pickup line to the 50 gallon fuel tank on my truck so when I bring it out to my off-grid place, I can hook into that fuel source & run for days & not worry.

The auxiliary fuel setup is easy to use, but I may make a video on it as well. Before I got mine, I searched & didn't find much on it.

I also ordered a few things for mounting it to an aluminum trailer that I picked up. Once I start on that, I will share as well.
 
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