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  1. Scoobyshep

    Does anyone use black diesel?

    In my opinion, some oil in fuel is better for the older sets anyway as newer diesel is less lubricative than the current fuel. I considered doing it with my 004, the only reason I didn't is lack of time. Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  2. Scoobyshep

    MEP-005a / White Hercules D298 Parts Suppliers

    Last time I needed gaskets I found a set on ebay. Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  3. Scoobyshep

    Mep 803 or 804 Generator Question

    You really should create a new thread for it, but anyway it's probably a seal between the injection pump and engine. If you dont have the skills for it any diesel shop should be able to do it
  4. Scoobyshep

    How do you move your generator(s)?

    Should have been there when I unloaded a 003 and a 004 from a trailer with no heavy equipment Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  5. Scoobyshep

    How do you move your generator(s)?

    Cool solution though! Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  6. Scoobyshep

    How do you move your generator(s)?

    My 004 was a flatbed trailer and now it lives on a pad in the yard. My 003 is on a small trailer Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  7. Scoobyshep

    MEP802 on the House. What's going on here...

    Youd be amazed at how bad line power can manifest Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  8. Scoobyshep

    Required spare parts to keep on hand for MEP 802/803

    Without being hands on with the 80 series I can say, filters, fluids, belts and fuses Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  9. Scoobyshep

    Required spare parts to keep on hand for MEP 802/803

    The most important spare part, another generator! Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  10. Scoobyshep

    MEP802 on the House. What's going on here...

    Frequency too. There are 3 ways to change the speed of an electric motor. Change the number of poles (think old mechanical fan switches) Alter voltage (which also alters current so motor damaging) Alter Frequency Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  11. Scoobyshep

    MEP802 on the House. What's going on here...

    That's just the condenser fan. The compressor is the more significant thing to look at. There should be a sticker on the outside of the unit with the overall assembly rating Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  12. Scoobyshep

    MEP802 on the House. What's going on here...

    Breakers are typically thermomagnetic meaning that need a thermal event (overload) or magnetic event(sudden short) either way they react to current. The onboard breaker of the generator is a CT breaker it reads magnetic induction. Still current based. So unless you exceeded the current setting...
  13. Scoobyshep

    MEP802 on the House. What's going on here...

    Have you checked frequency? Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  14. Scoobyshep

    Using thicker oil

    Thicker oil can work but it's a bandaid at best. Adding zinc Won't do much either. If I had to make a suggestion it would be to find a single weight oil and add a stabilizer like Lucas. Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  15. Scoobyshep

    MEP802A overload tripping

    Current transducer (or transformer) it's how the instrumentation measure current. The number of wraps changes the current multiple. Look for a block with wire wrapped through a hole Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  16. Scoobyshep

    Prototype 803a Autostart Proper Procedure Questions

    Dry contact relays, coil is sourced from controller and Contacts from generator battery. Most are just paralleled, contactor open (breaker trip) is normally closed so I had to put that one in series. Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk
  17. Scoobyshep

    Prototype 803a Autostart Proper Procedure Questions

    I did this on a 004 and in the simplest of terms I am emulating switch flips. Specifically the stop/run/start and circuit breaker. (Run, start, close, and not open) Id imagine as long as you aren't manipulating the battle short circuit the safeties will still work (mine do). In addition to...
  18. Scoobyshep

    MEP802A overload tripping

    You absolutely should have the set grounded. In your case if you aren't switching the neutral, (which is most cases) leave the generator neutral-ground bond open and tie the generator chassis to the ground bar in your panel ( should be 4 wire. L1 L3 L0(neutral) and ground. As for premature...
  19. Scoobyshep

    20kw Generator

    My pool does have a hot tub. It's essential to offset the geothermal ballast created by the magnetic Flux depending on the geosynchronous orbit of the nearest satellite. It all depends on what you really want. I have a fully automatic standby unit for about 2500. Sent from my SM-S908U using...
  20. Scoobyshep

    20kw Generator

    Depends on deal hunting. Most of my control components were sourced on fleabay. New from manufacturer, it was close to 5k in equipment, but since I'm using the older generation of devices I was able to get all the stuff for about 1000. Also keep in mind that controls my generator, fault...
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