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  1. 69birdman

    803a running @ 130 degrees F after 1 hour+ with no load?

    After following this post I decided to check or replace my thermostat, O'Reilly auto parts Mu55358 & 2138 in stock, my thermostat was a British 190°, Runs perfect 180° now with new Stat. Ready for summer now!
  2. 69birdman

    Wind! Commercial Power Out Here - I Bet I'm Not Alone

    Glad to hear you guys are doing fine, of course we all knew they'd perform great!:)
  3. 69birdman

    MEP-802A/803A gauge lighting

    A quick fix to loose bulbs in Dorman sockets, spring from 1 ball point pen cut into 3rds works for all three light kits.
  4. 69birdman

    source for upper radiator hose for MEP-803a

    I'd be in for a set.
  5. 69birdman

    looking at an 802A with 4000 hours

    I have 3 extra, send me an address & I'll mail ya one.
  6. 69birdman

    MEP-803A wiring into the home

    A few charts I've found, state #6awg is rated at 55amp. Sorry they're downloads, thought they'd be images.
  7. 69birdman

    MEP-803A wiring into the home

    So what's the consensus, what's the best 803a hook up to home, mobile & fixed 0 to 50' from home , 50' to 100'. Surely someone has some time logged, what's worked for our experienced owners. I have 38' total of 6/4 from lugs to 50amp breaker. Should I up the breaker to 60?
  8. 69birdman

    MEP-803A wiring into the home

    Here's what I did, I wanted to keep it mobile so I mounted it to a 1500lb Axel 4x8 trailer. I park it 25' from power end of house, which has no windows. I used 30' of #6 SOOW with 50amp connectors & receipticles on unit and house. I can pull an old stove out of a shed ,plug it right in and give...
  9. 69birdman

    source for upper radiator hose for MEP-803a

    I don't think they're that uncommon, that you couldn't take one to a Napa store or Carquest & match them up, may have to "cut it to fit" ???
  10. 69birdman

    looking at an 802A with 4000 hours

    Get well soon Guy & CS!
  11. 69birdman

    looking at an 802A with 4000 hours

    Congrats on 802 score! Upon inspection, if you need Quad fuse mod or MOV, I have a few of each I'll gladly send you some.
  12. 69birdman

    My Mep-803a standby generator project

    Nice, clean job, I wanted something like that but could not find the right parts. I ended up installing 50amp box. I too did not want to modify the factory body ,so I used the existing bolts above inlet box, drilled alignment holes in the outlet box to match.
  13. 69birdman

    MEP-802A/803A gauge lighting

    I've searched all over for the Datcon 24v, the few I found were 6 to 10 bucks a piece with 8+ dollars shipping. O'Reilly auto parts has Dorman @ 3.50 each.
  14. 69birdman

    803A workout

    I put my mule to work yesterday. Started it up, got it up to temperature, plugged in the stove and started with broiler (3400watts) for 15 minutes. Then added 2 small burners (2400watts) ran that for 2 hours. My percentage rate meter does not seem to move much at all. Gained a couple degrees in...
  15. 69birdman

    Generator connection choices

    I've found 6/4 SOOW cable on eBay for 2.73/foot, 25' minimum, free shipping. 30' cost me $82
  16. 69birdman

    Generator connection choices

    Yeah I thought about wiring them single phase but then I'd have to change receptacles. I put a straight blade outlet box on my gen and will have twist lock inlet at house. Keeps it more of a common cable. Then when I want to run a load/work out on it, I can plug a 50amp stove directly into my...
  17. 69birdman

    Generator connection choices

    CS8364L & CS8365L are 3 phase CS6364C & CS6365C are 1 phase, shape of pins slightly different.
  18. 69birdman

    Generator connection choices

    Fellas, I have a pair of those connectors I bought not knowing they're 3 phase, I only have $20 into them. I'd let them go for that plus shipping if someone's interested.
  19. 69birdman

    The next new 803A owner....

    I hadn't noticed the MOV mod previously , just ordered a 5 pack from Ebay for $6, thanks for the heads up Jigawatts !
  20. 69birdman

    Military MEP generator reset information

    I've recently completed the fuse mod on my 99 803a. I found the exact fuse holder and fuses on ebay, like $11 dollars shipped. Paid for 2 pack of fuses, they sent 4. Have extras if you fellas have problems finding them.
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