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  1. DieselAddict

    Generators at GL ?

    MEP003. It's the previous generation of military generators. The 003 is a 10kw air cooled machine. The 803 is a 10kw water cooled machine.
  2. DieselAddict

    Generators at GL ?

    Here are my thoughts. You won't know the answer to your question without taking inventory of your loads on paper and adding them up. Secondly - how much effort are you wanting to put into this? These are not set-and-forget machines. As mentioned above once you have your inventory you need to...
  3. DieselAddict

    Finally joined the MEP-803A club...

    That should do it. :)
  4. DieselAddict

    Finally joined the MEP-803A club...

    5400w @ 240v is ~23 amps. That will require a 10 gauge wire between the generator and heater. The dryer elements will need a decent airflow across them to prevent them from overheating and burning in two. You won't be able to stick them in the oven and use them in that way. You'll need to build...
  5. DieselAddict

    Finally joined the MEP-803A club...

    You'll need to check the wire sizes to make sure you won't overload anything. If its a self cleaning oven its likely that it runs both elements already when running the cleaning cycle. Many also run both elements when preheating.
  6. DieselAddict

    Finally joined the MEP-803A club...

    Exactly.
  7. DieselAddict

    Fuel and Temp Gauges went wonky

    What he said.. My money is on a bad connection in your ground path.
  8. DieselAddict

    MEP831a PMA diagnosis

    Have fun. Let us know how it goes.
  9. DieselAddict

    MEP831a PMA diagnosis

    You don't need a standard VOM. You need to borrow a megger. Its a high voltage tester. I don't recommend running it to test it. I hope its repairable. The stators are not easy or cheap to find. I have one with a bad stator and have considered having it rewound at a local motor shop. I'd never...
  10. DieselAddict

    MEP831a PMA diagnosis

    You need to use a "megger" on that to know for sure. My gut is you have a short and your stator is done. :(
  11. DieselAddict

    MEP 803A Starting Issue at Control Panel

    Download the wiring diagram here - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2ucd1TGFTw_b0dqdURiS3lOZlU Look at the letters in the triangles. Those are the test points that correspond to the terminals in the diagnostic plug. Look in The TM for the terminal designations of that plug. With that...
  12. DieselAddict

    MEP-831A Inverter Cleaning

    I bet it will work.
  13. DieselAddict

    MEP-831A Inverter Cleaning

    If it were me I would clean it with either deionized or distilled water. I know that may sound unusual but water will not harm the circuitry. After you wash it with very clean water go back and rinse it with 70% IPA. That will help remove residual water. Give it a good inspection and make sure...
  14. DieselAddict

    MEP 831a dies when slave cable is removed

    The charger doesn't make a lot of power. The dead battery could be dragging it down. Disconnect the battery. You should have an insulated post in there to secure the positive side. See if you can pull start it. I'm at home this weekend and managed to run all the generators here. Including the...
  15. DieselAddict

    MEP 803A (120V to L2 but not L3)

    Yea, a rotation meter is a very handy tool!
  16. DieselAddict

    MEP 803A (120V to L2 but not L3)

    Also try the 3ph/208 setting on the reconnect switch. See if you still have a problem.
  17. DieselAddict

    The infamous Well Nut info

    This one matches the NSN and is less expensive than GMG. http://www.oshkoshequipment.com/products/detail/98/5294/Fuel-Tank-Line-Rubber-Insert-Grommet-Seal
  18. DieselAddict

    The infamous Well Nut info

    GMG has them listed on the website. It says they are "In Stock".
  19. DieselAddict

    MEP-831a help cranks won't start.

    How much compression do you have? If you disconnect the fuel line from the injector and crank it over do you get a good squirt of fuel?
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