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  1. DieselAddict

    Cable uses

    I've removed those from the equipment I have and replaced with twistlok connectors. I had planned to use the MIL connectors but the plastic has deteriorated and become brittle leaving the pins unsupported. Even the NOS ones I bought were junk. I had to ditch them.
  2. DieselAddict

    Steel Soldiers giveaway sponsored by hawkerbattery.com

    it would be great to win a couple of those batteries.
  3. DieselAddict

    Mep-803a bogging down under load

    Nice!
  4. DieselAddict

    Mep-803a bogging down under load

    Yea, seems like you aren't getting any black smoke at all from the video that I can tell. At this point I would say its either fuel quantity or timing.
  5. DieselAddict

    Mep-803a bogging down under load

    How long did you run it at 54A?
  6. DieselAddict

    Mep-803a bogging down under load

    Ah. Ok. I’ve not seen one run that way. I doubt the exhaust is the problem but worth taking off as a test.
  7. DieselAddict

    Mep-803a bogging down under load

    What is the second pipe for?
  8. DieselAddict

    MEP-804a preheat

    Welcome to the forum! The starter shouldn't engage in preheat. I recommend taking the TM and going over the wiring on S1 to make sure someone didn't put a wire in the wrong place. When you take a look at the switch you'll see plenty of extra terminals where someone can put a wire that shouldn't...
  9. DieselAddict

    Mep-803a bogging down under load

    will it pull a 4 Thats interesting. I don't see a dramatic amount of smoke as I would have expected. Are you able to do smaller load increments when you get near 40a? I'm really curious to see the exhaust when you are at about the max load the generator will hold without bogging. You'll need...
  10. DieselAddict

    Mep-803a bogging down under load

    What Does the generator exhaust look like when this is happening? Has it been able to drive a full load in the past?
  11. DieselAddict

    DN4M/LPW4/MEP-803A Gen Set

    I can personally vouch for that statement.
  12. DieselAddict

    New Member 803a fires but won't run.

    Oh yea, its toast.
  13. DieselAddict

    Mep 803a quick questions.

    All of the gauges should be "live" and reading their respective parameters when the unit is running. Even load on the convenience outlet should register on the load meter. It may be challenging to put enough load on the convenience outlet to get the load meter to move much. The output...
  14. DieselAddict

    CIVI Gen. thoughts.

    Its not likely your well takes 30a. I have a good sized well pump here and its running amps is around 6. My MEP831 will start and run the well fine so its not pulling too much juice. I recommend getting a cheap power meter and see how much your are using. You may find its not as much of a...
  15. DieselAddict

    CIVI Gen. thoughts.

    For an RV I assume you are running it on 120v only?
  16. DieselAddict

    M1078 LMTV Fix-up Thread

    I have noticed when replacing the headlights on my truck recently that the wiring behind the bumper is pretty crispy. I'm making plans to completely rewire the truck. I don't like the idea of it one day burning to the ground due to the insulation flaking out of the wiring harness. My plan is to...
  17. DieselAddict

    M1078 LMTV Fix-up Thread

    Did you ever find a solution to the transmission wiring harness degradation? I expect that will become a problem we all will be facing at some point in the future.
  18. DieselAddict

    MEP-803A voltage quit

    Loose connection?
  19. DieselAddict

    Good luck to everyone in Ida's path

    Thankfully here in central NC we may mostly get some needed rain. The reports out of LA aren't great but so far it doesn't sound like it was as bad a Katrina. I hauled a load of supplies down right after Katrina and the things I saw were mind blowing.
  20. DieselAddict

    What have you done to your FMTV or LMTV today

    Wish I had my shop built. I'm on a waiting list till sometime next year to get the thing started. Otherwise I'd be interested in going through it to see how tough it is to rebuild. I've done plenty of old school turbohydromatics. Other than being a lot bigger I can't imagine that is any more...
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