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Sadly, I didn't really do anything with Mr. Pioneer Tool Trailer here. Priorities changed drastically in the last 3+ years with large property improvements and diversions of money to other goals. Then this winter I acquired too many trailers. I don’t want to be that guy to let a project rot...
I ended up replacing both handles because I didn't trust how rusty the left handle was too.
I also had a case of this old G-366 (MIL-G-25537A) G0B Aircraft grease. I'm not sure how well it'll stand up to the elements, but it's lasted for nearly 56 years in the can, I think it'll do fine until...
I took this one step further. When running my home from my generator, my generator is some distance from the house. So I wanted to double check the voltage and frequency that the generator was producing, before energizing my circuits, as well as monitor amperage load on each leg. The Emporia...
I really appreciated the discussion and what I've been able to learn from everyone here! Thanks!
I have embarked upon information gathering spree since I had no real knowledge of what my usage was, beyond my monthly electric bill. I have kept my city utility bills since I bought my home over a...
Do you have any knowledge if the the military generators are built differently somehow? The way you've explained the theory, it makes it seem like there is no downside to an "unbalanced" load - neither fuel wastage nor damage to the generator (and there are a number of folks/threads that...
Thank you. Also, I didn't know the 831 was capable of split 240v. I see them from time to time. Good to know!
Ahhhhh, that makes perfect sense about the wasted energy part. What constitutes as "heavily loaded"? 10A? 15.99?
My generator is a ways from my house. I'm going to add a display meter...
USA homes run 120/240v split, single phase (I believe that's the correct terminology). I have read multiple posts of very good information from @Isaac-1 about the MEP-701A/016B generator (the first military generators I've owned):
Examples...
I just bought a fuel fired arctic kit - well, it's most of the parts of a kit. Missing things such as the in-cab fuel fired heater, fuel lines, and most especially, the instructions. I'd love to get installing this kit.
I'd be *very* appreciative if you could digitize your instructions! I'd...
Each corner of the body of this A3 has 4 holes that perfectly match adding a pair of the standard military jerry can mounts like so (and I've seen photos of other M116A3 trailers with 4 pairs of cans like this):
I don't quite have enough mounts in my possession for that, but not like...
I found an NOS park brake handle on eBay that came with the mounting hardware too.
NSN 5340-00-936-5284
P/N 10926073
Stamped on the side of the lever base is "MFR 081X2".
It appears to be the same thing, with just a slightly different handle top. I'll report back on how well it fits in reality.
Great idea. I appreciate an additional way to verify that the circuit breaker is good. I reconnected the Main Circuit Breaker, A1, A2, & A3 side only ("Line" side) with the 'B' side ("Load" side) not connected. I started the generator and the circuit breaker did not trip when moved from "OFF" to...
I would appreciate a little help diagnosing the problem of me not getting power on the output terminal and the Main A/C Circuit Breaker tripping with no load:
My 1986 MEP-016B (with ~784 hours) starts and runs great, even after a long period of sitting.
I have my generator configured in the...
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