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    803a vibration

    Do you have the generator on the ground, floor, or some other firm surface? Or is it on a trailer or some sort of dolly? I had a 802 bounce like crazy on a dolly I made of 2x6's with a caster at each corner, but it ran pretty smooth once I put it on the ground. They also seem to do well on a...
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    Trailer mounting of 802/803 vs. 002/003

    Thanks guys!
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    Trailer mounting of 802/803 vs. 002/003

    My nephew and I built a trailer to haul my 802 and/or 803 generators. We drilled 3 sets of 4 holes in the trailer's frame rails to match up with the skid base such that we can haul either a single generator inline or a pair of generators sideways. Now, I'd like to use it to retrieve an 002...
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    Testing Aux Fuel Pump Operation

    Agreed, that is the case when using a bung adapter, but I thought I'd read the the OP was connecting the hose direct to the draw tube. So in my mind, all bets were off. This is turning out to be a tough puzzle to solve. I'll be very interested to see what the root cause is once once this is...
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    Testing Aux Fuel Pump Operation

    Another random thought from way out in left field... when you were running the aux pump with the full length hose and draw tube, is there any chance the draw tube was vertical and suction sealing itself tight against the bottom of the barrel/bucket/container?
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    Testing Aux Fuel Pump Operation

    Is the draw tube clean and clear? Is the line from the aux pump to the tank clear? Could there be a stuck check valve? Are you able to bench test the old/new pump using short hoses?
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    MEP 004 Mystery

    My guess would be a hose going to/from an aftermarket coolant heater, such as a HOTSTART, etc.
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    Wiring a 50 amp 120v rv service

    A picture of the RV's panel or it's factory power cord & plug (if it has one) would help immensely. Without more info, we can't be sure we're giving appropriate suggestions.
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    MEP-802A/803A gauge lighting

    I had a hard time getting the lamp socket to stay in the gauge hole and still hold on to the bulb. I could tweak the 4 tabs in the socket to grab one or the other but not both.
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    Ultimate well nut repair

    The combination of 8 and ) becomes 8) when there is no space or other character inbetween them. If you put a space between them, it works ok. 8 )
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    diesel fuel pump

    Does it have a data plate? The model number, TM or NSN would make it easier to search.
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    MEP802A & MEP803A winterization kits

    Added more details about the winterization kit in post #14. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?175014-MEP802A-amp-MEP803A-winterization-kits&p=2092973&viewfull=1#post2092973
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    MEP-802 and 803 Main generator tip.

    Here's an example of a MOV rated for 130VAC: BOURNS MOV-20D201K VARISTOR, 200V, 130VAC, 170VDC, 20MM DISC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011O9H07Q
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    MEP-803A Starting kVa capacity

    Have you called the LP suppliers in your area? Around here most delivery trucks have at least 100' of hose on the reel. Some can reach 150'.
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    Winter Storm Preps

    If plain old kerosene is too expensive, you might consider jet fuel, which is essentially kerosene with a few additives. Keep in mind, kerosene and jet fuel don't have quite as much energy as diesel, but they're good to much lower temperatures. Jet A is good to -40F. Jet A1 (which is close to...
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    MEP802A & MEP803A winterization kits

    Which part of North Dakota?
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    MEP802A & MEP803A winterization kits

    Shelf life Both kits were missing the same 3 incidentals: - Sealing, Compound (Permabond LM012) - Sealant, Silicone, High Temperature (Loctite 59630 or RTV106) - Grease, Low Temperature (AeroShell 33MS or 64) Apparently, those 3 items had exceeded their shelf life and were stripped from...
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    MEP802A & MEP803A winterization kits

    I found a pair of winterization kits on a GL auction about a month ago. NSN 6115-01-575-5744 Winterization kit, Generator Set Also known as "Universal Kit, Digital Heater" Cage: 30554 P/N: 09-2000 Gov't Price: $3840.85 The kit comes with an Eberspächer / Espar Hydronic D5WSC 24V...
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    Going through auction 803a

    I started with a 55 gal barrel and a variety of water heater elements. It worked ok, but was a hassle to fill, to drain, and to store. Water and electricity seemed like an accident waiting to happen, so I've been looking for a smaller, safer alternative. I recently switched to a pair of 240v...
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    803a water separator breakthrough!

    I tried chasing down an adapter earlier this year with no luck. I believe the threads on the Wix filter is actually 1/8-27 NPS as opposed to the 1/4.
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