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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...