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    MEP 804a Startup question

    Howdy, Fuel level floats are stuck, dissolved, or broken.
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    Rented a Load Bank

    Howdy. For all purposes, I will only go up to a 133% load for maybe 5 minutes. Then back down to 100% or 75%. Of course the whole time sitting, watching, listening, and reading gauges, reading a infrared thermometer to see where everything is at. A good 100% load for a while is a good test, and...
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    Mep-803 coolant stain on head?

    Howdy, I second that. That it the tempature inversion effect on the iron block. We get temp swings and humidity and things sweat water like crazy. Take a look here. MEP-8xx engine paint
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    24v charging thru slave port

    Howdy, I would suggest that if your batteries really die, that they be charged 12v individually. The slave port works good for charging and trickle charging. Every now and then I take off the slave port connector and put the clamps on, and give the batteries a individual charge check-up...
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    MEP Emergency Jump Starting

    Howdy, For the schematic mounting... I would suggest you go ahead and drill the holes and use aluminum rivets.
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    Military MEP generator reset information

    Howdy, Something to read and understand what a RESET unit is. Also a great source for names and part numbers. PDF page 29 has the MEP-8xx 5kw and 10kw fuse mod. It also has the ME-8xx 15kw and higher fuse mods listed too.
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    The 802 came to life today

    Howdy, Go and check the thread MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts The second post has quick links to many important things. NOTE: do not run the unit without the QUAD WINDING FUSE.
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    MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts

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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    Howdy, AUX Fuel source usage. The tank on board is known as a day tank. When connected to a AUX fuel source, and selected by the S1 switch. When the day tank gets low, it turns on the 2nd fuel pump, known as the AUX fuel pump in the front next to the fill neck, this runs and fills the day tank...
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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    Howdy, OK, You have a MEP-803A which is 10kw. The main thing that you will want to watch is the loading of the unit. 10kw is a lot of load. The MEP-803A is known as sloppy precision. It is a old diesel design. They like to be used at er.. say 50% and higher. Long light loading will get you into...
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    MEP-803A Spare Parts

    Howdy, Yes, you are at the right place. ;) Go to this thread and gather what filters you want to keep on hand. MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts The 2nd post has quick links to many things to know about. Since it has been RESET, it should have the quad winding fuse mod. I would suggest...
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    Acquired a Military surplus load bank

    Howdy, The overload trip is a time vs amount vs percent power type of trip. The units will trip on a overload. The unit is designed to keep chugging, and then trip when finally saying it is a over voltage fault. Will the unit stay running at a 105% power usage. Probably yes. Will it stay...
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    MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts

    Howdy, water/fuel separator spin-on filter... did you make sure the old gasket was off? I found some were put on dry by king kong. Hence, the gasket stayed in place. I also had 1 unit which had the smaller bleeder valve on the top of the spin-on piece which was leaking. Can't see it, and even...
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    Frequency Fluctuating on MEP802

    Howdy, Always double check against the gauges. The MEP-8xx gauges are ok, but also back up the information with a good multimeter to see where you stand.
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    MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts

    MEP-802, MEP-803 Filters NAPA # WIX # Baldwin # Fleetguard # Donaldson # Oil Filter Spin-On 1374 51374 BT223 LF3335 P550335 Spin-On Fuel/Water Separator Filter 3472 33472 BF1226 FS1251 P550248 Fuel Filter cartridge 3348 33348 PF-847 FF4012 P13...
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    2011 Mep 803 wiring for house

    Howdy, KISS Don't over think it. In the field, ground rod in the ground, wired to generator, bonding strap in place. At a house with a Service Panel, 4 wire connection with bonding strap removed. :hammer:
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    Some Rapco spray paint pointers

    Howdy, I wasn't sure at first... but after hearing everyone talking about it, I purchased a MixKwik. https://www.mixkwik.com/ The thing mounts in your Sawzall, and you mount your spray can in it, and go to a nice slow pace and mixes really good. :-D really easy to mix a rattle can really good.
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    MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts

    Howdy, Getting back to the top
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    MEP-8xx stainless steel screw information

    Howdy, The screws can be purchased wherever. Here are the sizes.
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    MEP report post Hurricane Michael

    Howdy, Go back and read the thread. :whistle:
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