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  1. Scoobyshep

    MEP-002/003 Fuel Filter Upgrade

    Oh definitely, ever since i lost my xray vision the glass bowls have been amazing. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  2. Scoobyshep

    MEP-002/003 Fuel Filter Upgrade

    What we used to do at work was have a 5 micron primary and a 1 micron secondary filter. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  3. Scoobyshep

    MEP-002/003 Fuel Filter Upgrade

    I seem to recall reading something like this, I can't imagine it being too difficult. Just make sure the filter is fine enough and has enough flow Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  4. Scoobyshep

    Mep 803a heat venting

    I got it at my local home depot Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  5. Scoobyshep

    Mep 803a heat venting

    I found an attic air box kit that was close enough Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  6. Scoobyshep

    Mep 803a heat venting

    I put my 004 on a slab and built a metal shed around it. To vent the radiator heat I just cut a hole in the wall and ducted the radiator outside Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  7. Scoobyshep

    Mep exhaust insulation? Mep 803A

    I did 2 passes. Are you trying to provide incidental contact protection? Or something heavier? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  8. Scoobyshep

    Mep exhaust insulation? Mep 803A

    I did that for my 004. I used exhaust pipe wrap. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  9. Scoobyshep

    Mep005 alternator questions

    Look at your dc circuit breaker. One terminal should have 2 wires the other should have 1. The single is the load. The other 2 one is battery the other is alternator make sure they are all connected. (Ive come across a few disconnected for some dumb reason). First time i dropped 100$ on an...
  10. Scoobyshep

    Mep005 alternator questions

    Dont trust the charging ammeter. My 004 gives inconsistent readings but it charges. Use a digital volt meter, check the battery voltage then check it while running. Battery should be approx 24 vdc. Running will end up somewhere around 25 to 28 vdc. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  11. Scoobyshep

    MEP 802A No start. very little fuel through pump.

    Fuel valve set to tank? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  12. Scoobyshep

    Proper grounding for MEP-002A as SDS

    NoOx. The stickey antiseize from hell. Also after a few good heavy runs youll wanna check lug torque as well. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  13. Scoobyshep

    Proper grounding for MEP-002A as SDS

    Do not connect copper to aluminum they will cause galvanic action and the aluminum will degrade. Electrically the ground stud and L0 are the same. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  14. Scoobyshep

    Proper grounding for MEP-002A as SDS

    Stick with the 4 wire. In a 3 wire setup the ground and neutral are shared. Its better to keep the ground as only a ground. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  15. Scoobyshep

    Proper grounding for MEP-002A as SDS

    The way he is describing his setup, the proper place to bond is at the generator and not the panel. Make sure the bonding screw in the panel is not installed and the grounds and neutrals are separated Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  16. Scoobyshep

    Proper grounding for MEP-002A as SDS

    Ok. Since theres no utilities here this is an instance where you need to bond the generator. The ground rods get attached to the generator frame, the L0 terminal should be attached to the frame of the generator as well. If both are true your ground wire can be attached to the frame or L0 as they...
  17. Scoobyshep

    MEP-004A Condition found report--shutter control thermostat housing

    My 004 would overheat very quickly. I found something very similar. Though it was bright red and waxy. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  18. Scoobyshep

    Generator harmonics

    As long as the reactor is rated for the voltage and amperage it should be fine. Did you look at the field diodes? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  19. Scoobyshep

    Generator harmonics

    Hard to tell online. Alot of people make very bad mistakes with grounding and bonding (master electrician turned engineer here). You will need a 1 to 1 transformer to filter. Its size is determined by the output current. To prove the concept you can use a smaller transformer to test (in a pinch...
  20. Scoobyshep

    Generator harmonics

    It depends if there is a switching action on your neutral if you're switching the hots only then do not bond the generator if you are switching the neutral as well then you need to bond the generator. If you are running with a bond in the system can be at your panel if you're not switching the...
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