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    MEP-002 pump problem

    I know nothing about this generator in particular, but from experience with other diesels, that looks like the governor is not fully functional either due to a broken spring on the control or stuck internally due gunk. That control arm vibrates a lot; the centrifugal force from the governor...
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    Mep 002/003 glow plug part number search

    There are e-bay sellers that have them...
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    MEP-802A compare to Miller Big Blue 500

    That is a great stick welding machine for structural or pipeline work. They rarely turn up at anything other than high prices, for good reason. They are rock solid, and 500A lets you move right along. That is a 5/16ths or 3/8" rod. To @98G's point above, if you are going to use it as a...
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    Mep 002/003 glow plug part number search

    Are you sure about those being SAE threads? The thread sizes are close. I ask only because Champion lists that part with metric threads; https://www.championiridiumplugs.com/champion-182-ch42-glow-plug Regardless, $18 on E-Bay... All the best, 2Pbfeet
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    First MEP-802A, A Governor Saga

    I wouldn't say that for me it correlates with age... and it has been a long time since I could look down and figure out anything much. I only have a few hours into these generators, so I'm certain I haven't retained 90% of what are in the TMs, and 99.9% of what is useful. I'm curious. What is...
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    First MEP-802A, A Governor Saga

    I thought it was just me missing something important... :oops:
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    Terminal Screws for Kraus & Naimer Switches - MEP-803A

    Could yours have been yellow zinc (chromate) plated? https://www.amazon.com/PZRT-Terminal-Screws-Washers-Galvanized/dp/B09Q35V9G7 If it were me, I'd toss them in a vibrating polisher, wash them, and then hit them with WD-40 followed by Deox-It. Unless you get salt water on them afterwards, you...
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    802A & main utility entrance panel ground / neutral bonding question

    Hey, I'm staying at a Holiday Inn next week, too! :ROFLMAO: I struggle with the NEC bonding code(s) for a variety of reasons, probably because I don't have the entire code memorized and thought through. Nevertheless, having an extra path for current isn't going to cook wires that weren't going...
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    Tips for fastening connectors and winding generator cables on reels?

    One of the reasons that I went for a hardwired 560R9W waterproof outlet...
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    Drash/ HDT Fun

    Not to throw shade on your HVAC techs, but I would file it under "maybe". It could get hooked up to a high vacuum pump for a couple days to dry it out, and there are ways to drain, flush and replace the oil. Whether that is worth it/important to you is a different issue. If it were mine, I...
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    MEP-802A GP Win

    I keep a couple of ceramic space heaters around for bumping up the house load, if need be...
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    Drash/ HDT Fun

    They likely used a self piercing needle valve like the one below to tap into the line and extract the Freon safely. You can place the valve in under a minute.
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    Steel Soldiers giveaway sponsored by hawkerbattery.com

    Here’s my entry :beer: !
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    MEP-002 pump problem

    I haven't met a well functioning diesel governor that I I could push around with a finger. Normally the centrifugal force in the governor is substantial to be able to adjust the fuel. I do agree with @Ray70 that the governor vibration in your video makes it look like governor is either stuck, or...
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    MEP-002 pump problem

    You also can get headless shoulder screws; https://www.mcmaster.com/products/shoulder-screws/?s=shoulder+screws Or there are also externally threaded dowel pins, aka a threaded on one end stud; https://www.mcmaster.com/products/dowel-pins/threaded-on-one-end-studs-5/ I'd vote for the latter...
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    Drash/ HDT Fun

    Sounds like a plan! All the best, 2Pbfeet
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    Drash/ HDT Fun

    Have you tried Gunk-Off or graffiti remover first? FWIW: Gunk-Off removed a bunch of surface crud from my MEP, and didn't appear to touch the CARC underneath. A few minutes with a paper towel took some baked on adhesive, remind of Govplanet stickers, and a bunch of non-CARC spray paint...
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    MEP-002 pump problem

    I know nothing about the pin, but I have used Loctite 660 on problem keyways and pins in other applications. So, FWIW... https://next.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/retaining-compounds/central-pdp.html/loctite-660/BP000000164196.html All the best, 2Pbfeet
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    76761 N1307 280 amp 28v,how to wire?For a 28v generator

    I'm glad that it helps! All the best, 2Pbfeet
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    MEP-802A - can this thing function with a 60' exhaust run?

    You might want to do a little something where the pipe passes through the wall if you care about your dad's structure.
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