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    MEP-803A No power at the panel

    The gauge should be printed on the wire as part of the number. The trailing two numbers on all sheathed wires, denote the gauge of the wire.
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    MEP-803A No power at the panel

    Did you undertake all of the steps called out in the TM testing procedure, to arrive here? I would not lop that plug off and move backwards with butt connectors. Its got a locater on it, get it lined up and twist the collar to retighten.
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    MEP-803A No power at the panel

    Do you have the -24 manual for this machine? Its available in the TM forum. PDF Page 55 Starts the troubleshooting steps for "1. ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK.".
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    MEP-831A Test Rig?

    When I first read your post, I thought it said 61-63.... 93? What an insolate jerk.
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    MEP-831A Test Rig?

    Back cover from PS #065, February 1958. Art by Will Eisner. https://www.psmagazine.army.mil/ Their FB page shared that artwork just the other day.
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    MEP-831A Test Rig?

    (y)
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    MEP-831A Test Rig?

    The TB info you already found, but for those that might find this thread in the future, the close-up of the TM section in question.
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    MEP 10kw 400Hz generator MEP-813A + MEP-1041

    Sometimes you buy a nearbeer at a restaurant by accident too. Well, you don't, but others have :ROFLMAO:
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    MEP 10kw 400Hz generator MEP-813A + MEP-1041

    Yeah I saw that one go off... hopefully whomever bought it knew they were doing, and haven't been thrown off a bridge by their significant other.
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    MEP-803a. Diesel sub-tank.

    I think that is out there... I swear I've seen newer power plants with large integrated skid tanks. Keep looking.
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    Cannon L-66 Load Bank

    Check out the black and white image shared at the top of the thread, it should have the details.
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    MEP-803a. Diesel sub-tank.

    Yes that is a specialized tank. I saw the listing for this set, very interesting for someone.
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    Cannon L-66 Load Bank

    I found this on specs, but not much in the way of helpful info on how to use:
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    Cold snap on east coast

    Woke up at -14 (-35 feel). Im ready for spring....
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    802a Connection corrosion

    Try some of this: https://www.amazon.com/DeoxIT-D5S-6-Contact-Cleaner-Integrated/dp/B0002BBV4G
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    Mep-803a top cover off with questions

    TMs can be found here: https://steelsoldiers.com/threads/all-the-tms-needed-for-the-mep-803a.213028/
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    Valence's M116A3 Mounted MEP-803A (10kw generator)

    The upgrade is a great idea... whomever figured it out originally helped a lot of folks with PM on that poor design. With that said, in my bit of research (part of which was presented above) it could be a better upgrade. Nothing is cheap these days, investing in unknown demand items in a...
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    Valence's M116A3 Mounted MEP-803A (10kw generator)

    You actually dont want brass anywhere in the system if you can help it. I trust Parker to know their stuff... https://blog.parker.com/site/usa/en-US/details-home-page/new-testing-results-give-way-to-changing-specifications-for-engine-oems-us I'm actually considering producing the 'ultimate...
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    Valence's M116A3 Mounted MEP-803A (10kw generator)

    Just get some 1/8" plastic vacuum tees at your local auto parts store. Nothing fancy.
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    Advice on buying MEP-80Xa with missing exhaust flapper

    For what they are asking, I'd be buying a NEW commercial/industrial rated 1800RPM diesel genset with a warranty.
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