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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    Need to search the net on that one. Essentially a motor at rest needs lots of energy to begin rotation. Once up to speed it will draw your 35 amps. But to get to normal speed from a standing start with electo-magnetic energy it takes more amps than normally rated. Check to see if the...
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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    I added a link to KennyO's gauge calibration tutorial.
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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    52 amps with no derating is what the data tag says - single phase/240 volts. 41.6 amps should read 100% on your percent rated current meter with a resistive load.....like an electric stove. Refrigerators and other motor / compressor equipment will pull more amps during start up cycles so you...
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    12Volt Starter on Onan/Fremont Engines??

    You will need a 12 volt alternator, too.
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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    Each leg defines the amps. No addition. I had the generator maxed out on the stove and measured all 3 loads. Our 803s are good for 52 amps with a resistive load and no derating. I'm no electrician but I think my Black cable pulling 53.25 amps is equal to the Red and White cables combined -...
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    MEP report post Hurricane Michael

    Daybreak's listing for MEP parts is the best one I've found: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?160992-MEP-802-803-Filters-and-Parts . https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?139370-MEP-802-803-fuel-return-improvements&p=1780281&viewfull=1#post1780281
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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    Clamp meter on the wires coming off main lugs. Red and Black will be hot. White is neutral and will probably have a balancing load on it. On one of my test runs I had 50.35 amps on Red, 53.25 amps on Black, and 3.05 amps on the White. I was testing on a stove and I think the control circuits...
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    Trailer Mounted MEPs

    Here are data plates on the Silver Eagle LTT generator trailer I own.....
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    Trailer Mounted MEPs

    I believe the originals are 1/2" x 2", 2 flat washers, and a lock nut. The 1-1/2" bolts in image were for an ill fated camper project.
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    MEP-803a : AirTex fuel pump substitution

    No doubt!!! I'm as confused as everyone else. You mentioned the 831 so I started looking around the TM and that is the info I found corresponding to the numbers stamped on your square Facet fuel pump. Interesting mystery.....
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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    Recent discussion will be worth a read: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?184302-MEP-803-voltage-erratic
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    MEP-803a : AirTex fuel pump substitution

    In the 831 TM the FSCM 72850 shows as a fuel filter: ARMY TM 9-6115-639-23P AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-386-54 MARINE CORPS TM 10155A-23P/2A PART NUMBER INDEX FSCM .....PART NUMBER..... STOCK NUMBER .............FIGURE NO..... ITEM NO 72850 .....479735 ..............2940-01-365-6535...
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    MEP-803a : AirTex fuel pump substitution

    Wow. Makes the E1074 from Summit Racing look like a steal.....
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    MEP-803 voltage erratic

    Exercise AM-VM switch with a few squirts of contact cleaner. My switches needed some exercise to remove corrosion. Also the voltage pot.
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    Rented a Load Bank

    I run mine single phase, resistive load (electric stove): 52 amps x 240 volts = 12,480 watts.....call it 12.5Kw maximum capacity. Military derates the machines by 20% (Rated at 10Kw). The Rating ID plate (in TM and bolted to machine above fuel cap) gives you 34 amps in 3 phase. You will need...
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    MEP-803a : AirTex fuel pump substitution

    I've been looking for an airtex sub based on the specs: can't find it due to that 30psi value. But looking over my parts notes I have the Facet 40193 as the original main fuel pump for our 802/803 machines and I've seen reports of success with the Airtex E8131 substitution. This jives with...
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    MEP-803a : AirTex fuel pump substitution

    I charged down this rabbit hole and bumped my head. The TM IDs the pump as: 15 PAFZZ PAOZZ PAOZZ 2910-01-517-8606 30554 98-19749 . PUMP, FUEL, ELECTRICA ....... 1 but searches under NSN and part number come up blank for me. Purolator / Facet have some good documents out there but nothing...
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    MEP-803a : AirTex fuel pump substitution

    My Ebay history shows '2 Pin Molex Connector Lot, 5 Matched Sets, w/14-20 AWG .093" Pins, Free Hanging'. These are the connectors only - attach them to the wires on the fuel pump. You'll need to check your generator's connector to confirm which one (M or F) to put on your fuel pump. The E1074...
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    S-280 camper build

    Agree: I used Dicor Lap Sealant https://dicorproducts.com/product/epdm-lap-sealants/ to stop a leak on my camper's aluminum roof. I had to pull off some kind of sealing tape to expose the pin hole, but after several tries I found the leak. This stuff is recommended for aluminum and VERY...
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    Mep-803 coolant stain on head?

    dav5 and Guyfang, you guys are solid gold!!! I just rotated my alternator head. I was able to grab one of those Ebay spares: new OEM box, packed with the wax type paper, ready to install in an emergency.....or so I thought. After reading about rotating the head and studying the pictures I...
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