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  1. tktsales

    Military MEP generator reset information

    IN ZED254s photo there is a blue MOV / Varistor between terminals 7 & 8. Is that part of this mod or is that standard equipment. I will need to check my 2 older units.. I have read about the quad fuse issue before but my main unit is pretty new and I believe it is factory equipped with the...
  2. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    I don't think its DOD, They do their job with the TM. Everything for the most part has a source. I am sure Onan deliberately makes it difficult to find the correct parts and bypass them going directly to LP.. I do not have a local Onan dealer that I know of.. The correct Fuel pump was $300 from...
  3. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    No I understood you but maybe I was not clear in my response.. The "ENGINE ASSY" is built by Lister Petter (Fan to Flywheel), Any parts of the engine will be available from LP and yes some of them are unique parts for Onan but they are still provided by LP, The enclosure, such things as throttle...
  4. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    Hey Light in the dark, I did a bit more digging on this equation to figure the RPM vs number of poles and I think the 400hz set must run at 2000 RPM.. I Have never owned or operated a 400hz set and have no need or desire to. The equation I found is RPM x number of poles divided by 120 So in the...
  5. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    Hmm. Then I have no idea what the build 71 is for BUT if I am correct it must have the Onan valve covers and uses the same fuel pumps so maybe Onan makes some other odd ball genset. Anyone know how to do the math on what RPM vs number of poles equates to what HZ? I think the 400 hz are 24 pole...
  6. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    Ok Guys I think I have this narrowed down to Build 72. This is how I came to that conclusion.. Of all the builds I narrowed it to 4 possibilities based on the Fixed RPM of 1800 that are used in the 4 cylinder non turbo engine. Of those 4 builds the Build 71 and 72 are the only ones that use a...
  7. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    Yes Daybreak, I have all the military TMs the issue is they show only Onan Part numbers so my local Lister dealer cant cross those over.. I don't know how much of this stuff Onan stocks here in the US and I don't have any local Onan dealers, It quite possible that Onan just buys their parts from...
  8. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    Well I need all the throttle linkage parts 39 thru 45, These are the same for all models except the build 102 but the speeder spring which is #1, There are 8 different springs available from Lister. I am sure I can just buy this from Onan and be good but those throttle parts have to come from...
  9. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    The LPW4 is just the model number.. There seems to be a lengthy list of variables within the model for Lister. They need this build number and after looking at both my units I don't see Lister tag on either of them. I am sure that is purposely done. Onan does not want me to buy parts from...
  10. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    Just to add I know its likely going to be a fixed 1800 RPM build and controls look like Group D. I just hate to guess at things like this as I need some Governor parts. Looks to me like it could be Build 18, 72 or 174
  11. tktsales

    MEP803A Lister Engine Build Number

    I am attempting to buy parts from Lister Petter vs. ordering from Onan. I cannot reference the Onan engine SN as it means nothing to LP, They want to know what the engine Build number is? I have the LP master Parts manual here and there is a build number 74 that calls out Onan Genset build but...
  12. tktsales

    My MEP803A permanent install

    I did see those after Chainbreakers post and went looking. I will review the placement of my pipe and might revisit this exhaust installation in its entirety.. Thank you for all your suggestions..
  13. tktsales

    My MEP803A permanent install

    The problem I ran into is the corrugations in the roofing metal do not allow me to use something like this. I am sure there are specialty ones available and I will look around more.. If I could get that to fit my roof it would be worth the money..
  14. tktsales

    My MEP803A permanent install

    Well guys you got me thinking and I think I will give it a shot and maybe I can seal up that leak in the roof with the addition of a flex pipe.. I found a 12" 1-1/4 NPT flex pipe at MSC for $48 my cost (made in China of course), I ordered 2 as I will be installing another unit this summer in...
  15. tktsales

    My MEP803A permanent install

    Its not a crazy amount of vibration but yes it is solid piped and I know the risk.. Its a rig job to begin with, From the muffler I am using an NPT coupler to a thin wall EMT electrical conduit. I just half-arse tapped the ID of the conduit to accommodate the NPT tread. It keeps the weight down...
  16. tktsales

    My MEP803A permanent install

    I have a rain cap on it, I tried to use some Fire rated caulking to seal around the pipe thru the metal roofing but there is too much vibration and it did not hold, I might try to find a boot but I don't know if it will take the heat. There is enough pitch on the roof that it does not leak too...
  17. tktsales

    My MEP803A permanent install

    Ok guys so I have installed the remote start from Kurt Klopp. It took about 2 beers to install (an hour for those of you who don't know how to tell time that way). Some of that time was spent searching for a 1/4 drill, The last guy to use it never put it back (me) and I never did find it. Anyway...
  18. tktsales

    803A high price

    I bought one about 3 years ago with 6 hrs on it for under $2000, a new set of batteries and a minor fuel leak and its been a great unit. I just bought 2 more earlier this week (Sorry if I outbid anyone here). It was too convenient of a location for me in South Boston VA about 30 min from me.. I...
  19. tktsales

    My MEP803A permanent install

    I have a Wifi controller on order from Kurt Klopp. I should have it just in time for the weekend and I will report back after install. I expect it to be a huge benefit as my set is about 100-200 foot from my front door and the power never goes out unless its doing something really ugly outside.
  20. tktsales

    Aux tanks under 50 gallons

    I have a 90 gallon tank from something like a Ryder truck. Its long a flat. Has a connection on the back for pickup, The tag says its 90 gallon with 75 gallon usable or something like that so I assume its pulling an inch or so off the bottom. What I like about it is it has a spot for a fuel...
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