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Thank you so much for all the replies to this thread. I know I don’t run it often enough or hard enough. Being in the military and being gone so often has prevented me from really working the machine like it needs. As posted in another thread I accidentally gummed up the fuel tank by leaving...

Built in 2000. Tier 2 reset in 2010 for what looks like the lister petter engine. I’ve put about 10-15 hours on it in the last 1.5-2 years that I’ve had it. Sorry I don’t remember how many hours are on it total. I want to say around 500 +/-100. And although I rarely run it hard, I also rarely...

Well I can appreciate that train of thought and if I had to rely upon this generator for my primary source then I absolutely wouldn’t be spending the time on this. But this is generator is a backup for me for winter storms or tornadoes. Therefor I can afford to take it offline in the off season...

I have 1” of positive pressure. So let me ask Guyfang, and please don’t think I’m questioning you; I know you’re an expert around these machines but I’m trying to understand. I always believed crankcases would have some positive pressure. Slight but some. With pistons flying around and oil...

Well I’ll check the oil level this evening since it will be cold and then test crankcase pressure if I’m able to. Not having a TM in front of me, has anyone overhauled one of these engines? Guyfung? I’d imagine on a little two cylinder simple diesel it can’t be too hard to do. My concern would...

Well no need for the crankcase check. If I pull the dipstick while running and hold my hand 6 inches away it will still be sprayed with a fine mist of oil. It didn’t use to be this bad. I don’t have a good way to load test right now. All I can do is plug it into the house and use an electric...

I’m not really sure. To be honest these engines are of such an old design they may not incorporate a pcv. It may just be a vent to the outside. Maybe someone who has more knowledge can help me with that one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

802a And yes to marvel mystery oil. I guess it could help. Certainly couldn’t hurt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I should probably mention that the unit seems to vibrate a little more and maybe sounds a little louder than when I first got it. I know that’s not exact quantifiable unit of measure but it’s the best I got. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I didn’t think about that. I only run this generator a handful of times a year and usually only for 30-45 minutes. Never really load it down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are you sure? I’m talking like blowing strong! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fired up my generator and I’m using it to run my house right now, bad weather in the area. I decided to pull the oil dipstick while it was running to check for blowby. I’ve always had some mild blowby but today it was very strong/ hot. I would definitely consider it severe blowby. The...

As I posted before I upgraded the diodes in my voltage regulator and it worked and operates as it’s suppose to. The 5408 diodes can take a 1000V hit versus the 5404 which were limited by 400V. Theoretically that’s high enough that they should never burn up. I also added the MOV for additional...

I did the diode upgrade mod. Replaced the original 5404 diodes in both the quad bridge and the exciter field inside the A1 with 5408 diodes. The 5408 diodes have a max reverse peak voltage of 1000V. The generator still runs great! I’ll post the steps later. It was a relatively easy mod. Sent...

So I don’t need to rewire my set or anything. A few wires may eventually need replacing but it works fine for now. I simply wanted to know what that mil-spec wire was since I’ve seen the same stuff used when they replace wires on the aircraft I fly. I have two projects in work. First is a...

Thanks for the replies. Googled that type of wire. Only one place I could find it to buy, for $38 per 100 foot roll. Kind of pricey stuff. May look into another more common type of wire like some automotive stuff that’s oil/fuel/heat resistant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Even though nobody cares, I’ll give my 2 cents... Btw, I’ve been involved in nuclear “activities” and work inside and around shielded equipment and assets daily... that’s all I’m saying. A high altitude EMP is likely to cause +50kV within the local region below the burst, dropping voltage the...

What is the size and type of wire that is used for the controls on the MEPs? It’s white with some sort of maybe fiberglass or other fabric embedded in it. I’ve seen the stuff on other military machines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Unfortunately mine won’t start my ac unit, but it’s also a 4 ton unit from the 90’s so yeah... And I just read that post after making this one. So it can take minutes to trip? That’s probably fine for military equipment but I’m concerned about sensitive home electronics drying due to low...

Hey y’all. Quick question about the overload protection on a 802. How does it work and when? I’ve overloaded my machine several times to the point when it bogs down and the frequency gets really low, the machine is sputtering and puffing smoke. It has never tripped the overload. Sent from my...