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  1. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    Does the unit shutdown when switch is turned to Off? what gave the idea that there is a malfunctioning fuel shut off? https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-805b-806b-electric-fuel-cutoff-tm-troubleshooting-install-manual.145444/
  2. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    I copied and pasted reply so it is inline “Unfortunately your photo does not show the complete MFG's data plate at top of photo. What is the MEP-XXX model? Are you looking for onsite help, online help or both? What is history of genset...new to you?, running or not running?, has it ever...
  3. 155mm

    Mep806b

    Verify that the backlights work, those are replaceable, i think i remember researching LED replacements as well.
  4. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    Oh goody, another one, so why are gennys so fun? If only i could put my hands on them. I just want to touch them all.
  5. 155mm

    Mep806b

    Color screens must have dash lights turned on to be visible. B&W.... i built a tool to adjust the bright/ dim https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-805b-806b-screen-dim-bright-tool-build.174380/
  6. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    Just a word of warning, if you remove that governor actuator, you will learn new wordy dirds getting it back together correctly, its a spring, a side slide movement and forward movement.. if I remember correctly. also there should be oil behind the plate its mounted to, check and make sure...
  7. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    I have cleaned up a few relays and made them fully functional again. Verify k2 is grounded properly by cleaning paint off where the mounting bolts are. the fuel shut off/throttle contol wont do anything until he mpu says the motor is turning, i would verify mpu is functional and adjusted properly.
  8. 155mm

    Turned away from camp grounds??

    Our Montana car is 20 years old, the roof needs recoated , the black is starting to show, and the clear coat is peeling, on a fast horse and 20 feet you wont notice, but at 10 feet you start to see her age. I have seen newer that look much worse, but like i said.... they have their rules and i...
  9. 155mm

    Turned away from camp grounds??

    The only problem with boondock areas is the squatters. Grace of God got them there with their broken down, no money for repairs vehicles or fuel to get them any farther. Plus the mess they leave when they do leave.
  10. 155mm

    BOLO for stolen jeep tug

    1. Hooker, Oklahoma..... no joke 2. Hooker pd. 580-652-2111 3. No report needed, its small enough town they will know
  11. 155mm

    Wife is now a green iron believer

    I showed my wife a classified ad for an 804 with a cost of $5000, i told her we could sell hers, she said, “mine is worth more than that to me”
  12. 155mm

    BOLO for stolen jeep tug

    If this isnt the correct category please move it. a friend of mine had a non runner jeep tug stolen, just a request for bolo
  13. 155mm

    MTVR engine ECM

    Check goecm.com before you spend a bunch on an ecm that may be junk.
  14. 155mm

    M871A3 how tall flat bed/step deck?

    It sits fairly level on a fmtv, so i am guessing it would be nose up a bit on a 916
  15. 155mm

    MEP-805A voltage issues

    I Have chased my tail too many times to not verify something as simple as a new fuse being bad, test everything especially on a new to you piece of equipment that has issues
  16. 155mm

    MEP-805A voltage issues

    did you test the fuse? also, which fuse? The one on the back wall by a1 or the one in front marked ‘battery charger fuse’
  17. 155mm

    How much generator do I need?

    I run a 804a 15kw, whole house, water well included, gas heat so less of a draw there
  18. 155mm

    MV of the year 2019

    Woooo hooo, 2nd place ...... tied 4 ways congrats to the goat
  19. 155mm

    A Guy, a Dog, an M1083, and 2700 Miles

    For all the shredded tires out there, i will guess no, for sure it doesnt watch temperature
  20. 155mm

    A Guy, a Dog, an M1083, and 2700 Miles

    If you have the resources, to help save tires from shredding, get a tire pressure monitor, they have styles that skrew on the valve stems. The largest killer of tires is low pressure and heat, stop those 2 and you save tires https://tsttruck.com/ this is the one i use, external sensor are...
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