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  1. DieselAddict

    Removing the switching stress from K1 on 803a

    If you look at load versus consumption you should see close to 0.6 gal/hr @ 50% load. At full load its around 1 gal/hr. At ultra light load it should be around 0.25 gal/hr. If you ran at very low for say 10 hours then loaded it up for an hour at the end to make sure everything was tidy you are...
  2. DieselAddict

    Removing the switching stress from K1 on 803a

    +1 on that. Run it like you need to and if you want to make sure the exhaust is tidy you can load it up for a bit before you cool-down and shut-down. That approach will save you some fuel.
  3. DieselAddict

    MEP 803a Short Circuit / Air Conditioner startup.

    I know this is most commonly used for an RV but I don't see why you can't put one on your AC at home. I've seen videos of these in action and they appear to make a HUGE difference. Soft starts are very common on industrial equipment. They are becoming much less so with the gain in installations...
  4. DieselAddict

    MEP 803a Short Circuit / Air Conditioner startup.

    I bet if you replace your outside unit with an inverter (VFD) based one a MEP803 would start it. :)
  5. DieselAddict

    Removing the switching stress from K1 on 803a

    You should be fine with that. What causes the most damage is energizing and breaking inductive loads such as motors on AC units. Having some light load connected isn't going to cause any serious wear and tear.
  6. DieselAddict

    Power out

    I'm glad the power stayed on last night. The rain was INSANE.
  7. DieselAddict

    what this plate means

    I would expect a vendor like GMG got a bunch of them. I wish I had been at home during that time to get a few to help out the community.
  8. DieselAddict

    MEP803a tripping overload fault while other unit chugs along no problems.

    I hope the pattern here is becoming obvious. It is a good idea to exercise those switches on a regular basis. If you have one of the earlier versions use caution to avoid breaking the stem of the switch. I do that with all my stuff. Including the breakers in my home electrical panel. Once a...
  9. DieselAddict

    Trailer mounting of 802/803 vs. 002/003

    My experience says they are not the same. I had to redrill when I changed out a 003 for a 803. In my case I drilled the frame of the 803 to match the holes in the trailer. Drilling through the aluminum was easy with a battery drill. You should be prepared to drill new holes.
  10. DieselAddict

    Is it normal to have slightly lower heat readings on end cylinder exhaust?

    The manifold on these units are not designed such that you will see even EGTs from outside to inside. The higher combined flow at the center will yield you higher temps. You should see how much difference there is on an inline 6. A difference of 15 degrees is nothing. If you were finding 150...
  11. DieselAddict

    MEP-803a, runs, but a couple quirks

    That is the reason why I tend to ask the person the with question if they have looked at the manual. Its not to be coy or a jerk. Those manuals are VERY valuable and have a tremendous amount of great info. These machines are not disposable like what you get a your local big box store. To me they...
  12. DieselAddict

    MEP-531a

    One thing to consider is buying a brush that is a little bigger and cutting it down to size. Not ideal by any means but workable if that is the only practical solution.
  13. DieselAddict

    MEP-803A issue... Won't start... HELP?!?!?!

    Yep. Put it together and see if it will start. If you have a syringe and can prime the lines a bit with fuel the process will be faster. Its not necessary though. It is a self priming system.
  14. DieselAddict

    MEP-803A issue... Won't start... HELP?!?!?!

    Yea, if you have fuel at the inlet and you actuate the pump you should get fuel from the outlet.
  15. DieselAddict

    MEP-803A issue... Won't start... HELP?!?!?!

    Fleabay is one resource. I just looked and there are some listed. Prepare to have some serious butt hurt on the price though. If you aren't in a hurry it might be best to have someone go through the ones you have. The devil you know is better many times than the devil you don't. It may be as...
  16. DieselAddict

    MEP-531a

    A quick search for the Baldor parts turned up several possibilities such as this one - https://sleequipment.com/generac-genuine-part-bp5255br00sp-brush-h-2576-hzd-1200-9000.html#product_tabs_additional_tabbed
  17. DieselAddict

    MEP-531a

    From a quick search that phone number doesn't go to Baldor now. Based on this article they sold off their generator stuff to Generac a few years back - https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2013/10/07/generac-acquires-baldor-generator.html.
  18. DieselAddict

    diesel chainsaws?

    That is more than a little cool. :)
  19. DieselAddict

    MEP-803A issue... Won't start... HELP?!?!?!

    Most important thing first - Don't use either on these things. It is very bad for these engines. You will crack the piston at the top ring lands. When you say lift pumps are you talking about the 4 pumps along the side of the engine with the hard lines going up to the injectors? Those are the...
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