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After starting reassembling and starting this unit up, I through a load on it. The unit was very shaky for a 802a, even after I tighten some loose isolator bolts. The unit could pull 6000 watts and seemed to be running fine, but anything over 3000 watts and the overload fault would trip after...

This month I dug back into this unit. Many of the gauges were non-functional and even since it ran last, the AC voltmeter quit working. I have swapped nearly every gauge off my parts donor unit to make this one functional. The oil pressure gauge off the donor was dead too, so I bought a new...

Thanks Light, I didn't know the Mil-spec. everyspec.com has a great library of Mil-specs if you want to read more: http://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-2000-2999/MIL-STD-2169C_NOTICE-1_56140/

Yes. Disclaimer, I didn't read this whole document, but it reads like a requirements outline for the TQGs and lists resistant to High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HAEMP) https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA378124.pdf Being familiar with EMI testing, I can see how the construction of the 802...

Yes, that one is similar. I used the CS6369 from Marinco Until recently, I wasn't aware there was a version with and w/o the center spike. The two are dimensionally the same otherwise. The CS stands for California Standard, so guessing they slapped an extra requirement on an existing...

For giggles, I hooked up my 3.7 HP, single phase air compressor to see how the 803 would handle it. My 802 can start this compressor, but it was hard on the unit and I didn't want to continue doing so. The compressor had a peak inrush of 186 amps! The way the multimeter measures this, it...

I like to replace the little baggy thing on the power output with a twist lock connector for ease of plugging in my power distribution box. An 803 required a bigger twist lock than what the local home improvement retailers carry. Later I'm planning to 3D print a cover for this, similar to...

I was jumping up and down inside. This unit was running like new. The only thing left was to replace the non-functioning water temp gauge and load bank it to verify things were running right. While I waited for more parts to show up, I opened the documents box and discovered a new, still in...

Now I was ready to test. After a bit of cranking to purge the fuel system, the unit kicked off easily, but had a terrible squeal. I shut it down and guessed it was likely the belt slipping, so I fired it back up for a longer run: Checking for fuel and oil leaks, everything looked good, so I...

The way I install the wellnut works pretty efficiently and doesn't require removing anything from the tank. First I install a barbed hose fitting on the wellnut. Then I feed a hose through the well nut hole and out the filler and attach the well nut. ...and pull the whole thing back...

The filter dates indicated that this unit had not been serviced since around 2016. The air filter had a hand written date on it and the oil filter had a 2015 manufacture date. So I'm guessing it has been on there a while. The air filter was well used and needed replacement. I pulled the...

After washdown, I began taking parts from the 802 to make the 803 complete. The 802 was purchased with the intent of being a parts donor for the 803 and another 802 I have been working on. I transferred all the missing switches and connected up a power supply to the unit. Again, everything...

First step was giving everything a good washdown. The units were dirty, but no signs of oil leaks on the 803 and only minor side cover leak on the 802. Things were looking better and I was getting more excited to get this thing running.

Pickup day came and I ran down to the 'Springs to collect my two winning bids. (I also won the 802a after a little back and forth with another bidder) Both units were dirty, but overall not in bad shape and had all the important parts present. I towed everything home and starting pulling...

Back in February a non-running MEP-803a and MEP-802a came up for auction locally. I've always wanted an -803a after owning two -802a's. The -803a was missing its exhaust flapper, making me hesitant to bid on it and after asking around here, I was more hesitant. I looked carefully at the...

I'm also curious about that. In 120/240V mode, you can only measure voltage on L1-L3 (240v) and L3-N (120V), amperage is always measured on L3. That shop heater is 240V, so it has to be wired L1-L3. I have the 2 of those units and voltage makes a huge difference in how much power they pull...

A lot of baffles and sound deadening in that generator. I havent heard a 1030 or 1040 run, but the WhisperWatt generators I've seen are amazing quiet, like mid 60s dB

But how will you mix paint than?

I'm only slightly jealous. :LOL:

As a point of reference, I'm at 5280 ft and my 802a will only pull 6200-6300 watts before the engine bogs down and eventually stalls. It will stall without tripping the overload light. Can you post a video of your unit running and then getting stalled by a load? I think seeing it happen and...