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    Wanted mep813a to run 400hz motors

    Howdy, Mep-813A is 10 KW, are you looking for 10KW and larger? all 400hz of course
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    Three phase / Single phase

    Howdy, And don't get technical about power. You can call it 110/220, or 115/230, or 120/240, or 125/250. That is the US standard for service.
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    Three phase / Single phase

    another US standard is 60 Hz.
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    Three phase / Single phase

    US standard service is 120/240
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    Three phase / Single phase

    Howdy, 120 is 120 Look over your big electrical items and look at there plates. A well pump will say 208-240. A A/C unit might say 208-250, Not all electrical things out there, but, most of the items which want 240, might have a name plate saying it works with 208. 3 phase has 120v, and 208v...
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    Legible TM 9-6115-639-13&P schematics

    Keep looking. I am sure someone can help you
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    Help with a TS-4216 Load Bank

    Howdy, You can look here how it is done on the Essex A427. It is similar, but a different company. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/acquired-a-military-surplus-load-bank.140596/page-3#post-1790040 The TM really does a crappy job explaining "what is where" Always have a good ground to load...
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    "No Fuel" shutdown, has fuel

    Howdy, For a better understanding what your looking for. The MEP-8xx fuel tank has many floats in it. They each do things. 1 float is the fuel level gauge. 1 is the low level shut off. They are also used for the AUX fuel pump filling. Kicks on the AUX fuel pump when gets around 1/4 tank, and...
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    "A Tale of Two MEP-802A And The PU Trailer They Road In On"

    Howdy, Just remember if you get to carried away on the front receptacle, the reset is right behind the front panel door, to the left, almost the backside of where the receptacle is. Receptacle is rated for 10 amps. In one of my units, I never put the very middle screw/bolt, back in the very...
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    Stuck Voltage Reconnection Switch on MEP-803A

    Howdy, Your best resource is right here. There is a classified section. Someone might have a donor unit which you can buy pieces you want. Quad Fuse parts = all parts needed can be found anywhere. on PDF page 29...
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    Mep 803a Percent rated current

    Howdy, Here is some generators being run with different loads. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/acquired-a-military-surplus-load-bank.140596/
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    MEP 803A Overheating

    Howdy, I would make sure you have the unit full of coolant. Put some coolant in, use the dead crank switch a little to move it around, and add some more. Keep putting coolant in. It needs to get al through the block. There also could be a issue with the water pump. If you have a method to lift...
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    MEP 803A Overheating

    Howdy, NOTE; run the generator at the required speed at all times. 120/240 and 60Hz. Do not run it slow, do not idle it down. There are threads here with good info about which gage works well.
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    MEP-803A :: A few questions

    Howdy, Go to this sticky. MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts The 2nd post has quick links. There is the thread about stainless steel bolts used. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-8xx-stainless-steel-screw-information.152944/
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    MEP-802a Voltage regulation

    Howdy, STOP. IMHO do not run it any more until the quad fuse is in place. It's easier to wait, and get that done, that tearing the genhead apart because you blew the stator. MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts The 2nd post has quick links to the info you need.
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    best diesel motor oil for a MEP-802A ? Climate range 10 to 80 degrees

    Howdy, As building engines for years. The other aspect of break-in oil is Non-Detergent oil. You do want the oil build up and such during break-in. So much so, that we would get straight 30w non-detergent oil for break-in oil. That is why the John Deere break-in oil is pretty good to start with...
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    MEP-802A Busted Connecting Rod End

    Howdy, If you are interested in a complete, ready to go engine. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/dn2m-1-complete-engine.194923/
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    Generator harmonics

    Howdy, All MEP generators have a bonding strap. It is either connected, or not connected. A MEP generator connected to a house service panel with 4 wires, making use of the service panel neutral, ground system, then the bonding strap is disconnected on the MEP.
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    Prepping a Gen trailer for the road home.

    Howdy, Make sure you have all your paperwork printed and ready Check what height your pintle receiver sits at. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m1101-m1102-ltt-tqg-any-newer-aluminum-trailer-height.152816/#post-1858387 Towing level is preferred The air pressure for towing along highway...
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    I bought a "Not operationally checked" MEP-803A what can I expect?

    Howdy, https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-80x-fuel-return-line.166040/
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