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  1. Digger556

    Mep-803a new to me

    Google plastic welding kit. It's a hot air gun that remelts the plastic.
  2. Digger556

    Identification of Marine Diesel?

    I remember seeing that one at auction. Tag for answers.
  3. Digger556

    MEP 803a Auxiliary Fuel Connection

    Welcome to the site! And congrats on your purchase. It looks like you are getting it setup well. Like Uniquify stated, the fitting is AN-5, which can be harder to source. Most race shops jump from -4 to -6. I just bought a bunch of -5 JIC fittings from www.discounthydraulichose.com/ Also...
  4. Digger556

    My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), oil pressure gauge not working

    Understood, but still concerned about blowby. (should I be?)
  5. Digger556

    power distribution box, generator outlet plug

    I use the same plugs. They are real common, especially with field expedient power distribution from rental companies. Those little spider boxes common to job sites have them.
  6. Digger556

    My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), oil pressure gauge not working

    Got the oil pressure gauge working. I threw a mechanical gauge on the engine and it registered 48 psi hot. The gauge in the panel was just stuck. Banged on it a few times and cycled it from 0 psi to running psi and it seemed to loosen up and start working properly. However, I have load...
  7. Digger556

    My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), oil pressure gauge not working

    $800 + $15 for fuel line and quad circuit fuse setup. The hour meter says 206 hrs on the unit. Judging by its condition, it seems plausible. The unit is very clean on the inside and nothing is missing. Given what surplus and Craigslist units are selling for, I'm feeling pretty good about...
  8. Digger556

    My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), oil pressure gauge not working

    Thank you both! That is exactly what I needed. And thank you for helping me learn to navigate all these TMs
  9. Digger556

    My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), oil pressure gauge not working

    My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), new issue Hi everyone! First off this site has been a wealth of info, as I'm just getting started with MEP generators and .mil surplus in general. So big Thanks to all the contributors out there! I picked up a non-running MEP-802a off Craigslist for cheap...
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