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  1. PeterD

    re-wiring my MEP-004a for different voltages, including single phase

    On those (three) resistors. My company generates a number of short heat-sink cuttings that are scrap (end of an extrusion that is not long enough for our product, these are about an inch or so long by four inches wide!) If anyone ones one or two, or three of these (to mount their resistors on)...
  2. PeterD

    Poll: Good All Round Clamp-On Meter

    I have something very similar to this https://new.grainger.com/product/AMPROBE-ClampOn-Ammeter-2AUZ9 (slightly older model...) which I chose as it has both DC and AC amp functionality (great for starter current draw testing, for example!) If you feel you don't need DC clamp-on then things get...
  3. PeterD

    MEP 005a Low oil pressure light on unit still running?

    It is called conformal coating... Today it is either an epoxy or a polyester resin, but years ago it was a lacquer or varnish. Virtually everything in the military used the stuff (we hated it, made replacing components a real PITA, and then you had to brush more on to protect the repaired area!)...
  4. PeterD

    400 hrtz frenzy,

    The devil you say... (Nice we have a bit of fun once in a while, too!)
  5. PeterD

    400 hrtz frenzy,

    Actually they are going to 334 Hz... And Japan is converting to 111 volts, too!
  6. PeterD

    looking for mep-004a part numbers. Belts, filters.

    Try searching for MEP-004 and reading the thread titles. That may help some in finding stuff specific to the MEP-004. For the belt I checked the MEP-004 parts manual and there were some part numbers. I then used CarQuest's cross reference to get a part number. Came up as a belt for a generator...
  7. PeterD

    looking for mep-004a part numbers. Belts, filters.

    First, do a history search, IIRC all those numbers have been posted. I've posted CarQuest numbers for the filters (they are all common filters, the local store stocks them. The belt is available, wasn't in the store, took a day to get it (again, CarQuest.) For hoses, good luck, they are...
  8. PeterD

    Coleman 544000 Genset

    You are right, they do want money... Sorry, they do have a very convoluted setup and one registers twice, first is free then to download they want an additional registration. At the rate they are selling it for I doubt they get much business at all.
  9. PeterD

    Coleman 544000 Genset

    Someone's search fu is weak: :-P http://www.imarksweb.org/book/coleman+54+series+generator+model+544000/ you do need to have an account, I believe they are free.
  10. PeterD

    What model Genset is this?

    Yea, back on topic! OK, look at the various boxes (control boxes) and see if you can figure out which is the regulator. I may have one, it may work, but I don't know. Try measuring the (DC) voltage on the exciter winding on the generator head. See if you have any voltage there. I'm not sure...
  11. PeterD

    What model Genset is this?

    I fear we're headed well off-topic, but at the top of every page is: which gives a hint that they are aware of the issues with contrast/color of the forums...
  12. PeterD

    What model Genset is this?

    On those injector lines: I am 99% sure I have a spare set, in good condition. PM me if you wish, I have no use for them. On the page colors, the new version of the site is better, but not great. I teach university level, and we always require students learn that it is not only color but...
  13. PeterD

    What model Genset is this?

    Yes, very similar, a better quality picture might help however. The front panel I have was relatively complete but I have since stripped a few things (such as the frequency meter) from it. Your panel seems to be missing most of the switches, and at least one meter.
  14. PeterD

    What model Genset is this?

    Just a guess, and certainly the right era and family, look at the SF-15-MD generator set too... I'm not 100% convinced it is the same however, it is close. The stock number I have is 6115-922-8690 and I don't think there are any manuals available but I could be wrong. BTW, the data plate I have...
  15. PeterD

    What model Genset is this?

    That's a Hercules D198 like in the MEP-004, I suspect this is a 15 KW unit, and I may have information on it, but I won't have time to dig it out until perhaps Wednesday. I might even have a data plate for it if it is what I think it is! (All I have is the data plate, and the panel, the rest of...
  16. PeterD

    re-wiring my MEP-004a for different voltages, including single phase

    Nice tow vehicle, are you on the HML (I have a 95 and a 99, both HMCS?) Also, your MEP and mine are of the same vintage, both are 89s. Fortunately for me, mine is a 004 and gives 60 HZ power just fine. The engine and a lot of the other stuff on yours is valuable as spare parts. Find a 004...
  17. PeterD

    re-wiring my MEP-004a for different voltages, including single phase

    Actually the 400 HZ version is the MEP-113A. :D Can you post a picture of the label that says 277/480 volts? I was not aware that these units would produce that voltage. The normal voltages are either 120/208 or 240/416. Not withstanding that label, I'm sure what you really have is a...
  18. PeterD

    Mep-004 in maryland

    For a lower radiator hose, you can use a pair of 90 degree universal hoses of the correct ID, trimming to length, and a short nipple to join them together. I was never able to find the original hose, so that's what I did, worked very well. BTW, I did use two hose clamps on each hose going into...
  19. PeterD

    MEP-004A Fuel Transfer Pumps

    If you are going to use a generic 24V pump, why bypass the day tank? You'll likely run in to issues such as too much pressure at the injection pump, the day tank's floats will signal 'no fuel' and shut the system down, etc. I'd just plumb in that generic pump and run with that. Or...
  20. PeterD

    Wiring MEP-003a and MEP-004a to my house

    Since the MEP-004 won't be exceeding 60 amps, there should be no problem using a panel such as this one. But another alternative is the one at Harbor Freight, which is a stand alone panel (so you'd have to also perhaps replace the breaker panel...) The amperage of the circuits being fed is...
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