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There are manuals available as PDF's google for manuals for the MEP-016a or MEP-016c as that what yours was pre Yanmar conversion.

Here is a link to some of the TM's Military Generators ==> MEP 016C In 120V 1 phase only mode I think output is between L1 and L2, double check this though have to run now Ike ps Copper plated 8 ft ground rods are about $10 at any hardware store

Ok, the volt / amp selector switchs shown in your first 2 photos are just for selecting metering, NOT for selecting output. If it is like my MEP-016b there is an output selector knob INSIDE the control box to select between 120/208v 3 phase, 120v only 3 phase, 120v only single phase, and 240V...

On a watts per light output CF and LED are going to both be in the same ballpark, the newest design ultra high output LED's are better than CF, but they are still very costly. If you are going to go the LED route, I suggest you wait until the last minute to buy, brighter and cheaper LED bulbs...

One more note, you said you plan to use this generator for lighting, I suggest using CF bulbs as they are a lot more efficient 13W CF = 60W traditional bulb, this can make a big difference when you only have 3KW to work with. Ike

Yes, the manuals for a MEP-016a or c should cover all the details you need to know about the generator end, controls, etc., as the MEP-016d is simply an a or c where the gasoline engine has been removed and retrofitted with a 1 cylinder Yanmar diesel. The MEP-016b like I have, or its Yanmar...

Ok here goes the quick version: You have a MEP-016D which is a MEP-016a or c that has been retrofitted with a Yanmar diesel I don't have any hands own experience with this model, however I do own a close cousin to it, a MEP-016b / MEP-701a which has an Onan diesel, so hopefully most of this...

They can be found online as PDF's for free, at least the ones for the MEP-016b/701a can, I think the manuals for the MEP-016a and c are also out there, but none are released yet for the MEP-016d or e

Do these engines have a compression release solenoid for easier starting?

Patience is a virtue, don't get into too big of rush, if it were mine I would give it another dose of ATF and Marvel Mystery oil, let it soak a while longer, maybe apply some slow heat if you have magnetic drain pan heater, etc. that you can stick to the block. If its on a trailer maybe take it...

Check to make sure your return fuel line is not clogged. Ike

If it is the same as the MEP-016b the 60 hz and 400 hz versions both use the same voltage regulator, however there are some jumper wires that need to be changed on the regulator board for correct operation at the desired frequincy , this is covered in the depot level service manual. Ike

I think southernautomotive.com sells them, but they are not cheap Ike

You can try checking with Cummins-Onan the 147-0305 is a standard Onan part number, just be prepared for sticker shock if the part is still available. Ike

He is in Baytown

A similar thing was happening a few years ago in Houston TX, someone had a van fitted with fuel tanks, and a removable floor panel, they would park over the fill ports at one of the Houston city vehicles fuel depot sites (unmanned gas stations around the city that police and other city vehicles...

On the pump side, I suspect your problem is a matter of physics having to do with the maximum suction lift of a vacuum, I have not done the math for diesel, but if I remember correctly the limit for water is around 30 ft. As to the generator, you don't give us much information to go on, like...

Hey, just saying it would be nice, it would also likely make them more money, as it seems people would be more likely to bid on stuff if they were less uncertain about the details.

Don't worry about the invoice yet, sometimes they can be a bit slow, I had one that did not show up until about noon the next day, I was just about to contact them about the invoice when it showed up. Ike

I used a 50/50 mix of cheap generic ATF and Marvel Mystery oil, let it soak for about a week (as I recall I topped it off after a couple of days) then tried to turn it over, be ware of hydro locking if it does turn over (remove the injector or the glow plugs from each cylinder so the fluid has...