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Howdy,
You need to go back and watch some of my you tube video's
67 amps per leg on a MEP-803A humming along....
Did it trip? yes, not right away, it is a timing thing... if I stayed running it there say for maybe 4-6 minutes, it would trip.
MEP-803A 3kw thru 16kw
Howdy,
If you are trying to make it trip.
Power the unit up, run it at 125%
After some time.... get ready.... it will trip. It's not like a circuit breaker, the fault light will come on with overload, that is when the unit then drops the power to the circuit interuptor.
After this condition...
Howdy,
Let's get a few things straight. Any running over 100% is not what I do for a long time.
The over 100% is in a very controlled situation, and for final testing purposes only. I am using a military load bank.
It is not wise to use your house as a load bank. As you know, things can go...
Howdy,
You would just shoot the little laser locator wherever you want that temp. Probably next to the water coolant temp sender, and general block areas.
Howdy,
You can watch a few hard runs here MEP-802A/MEP-803A units on a military surplus load bank
You want to ensure everything is working and running to the best ability before raising above 100%. You need to monitor and watch for any problems, and be prepared to take action if you do have...
Howdy,
A smart charger like the NOCO battery charger can monitor and charge each cell to its best ability. Each battery needs to be in its best shape when put into service. Same type, same chemistry, hopefully same date code, same manufacturer. When being charged at 24v in series, you lose some...
Howdy,
NOTE;
Always fully charge batteries by themselves on a regular plug in charger. (Use your NOCO on each battery first)
The Pulsetech solar charger works better when the batteries are in top condition, and maintains them there.
NOTE #2;
Because the system is 24 volts, always use matched...
Howdy,
NOTE;
If you are going to clean the tank.... You certainly do not want to put all the bottom crude thru the filter, lines, and injectors.
Drain it all out. mess or not. Drain it all out and clean the tank good.
If, that is not the case, fill with diesel and carry on.
Howdy,
After cleaning any fuel tank... with some type of cleaner (purple power, simple green etc..)
Whatever product you want to use.
The final rinse should be with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol. That way it displaces any water, and evaporates.
Howdy,
After replacing the fuel catridge and the fuel/water filter, turn to prime and run for a long, long time. The fuel system is self bleeding because of the fuel return line. It just takes a while to fill up the filters and such.
Good clean diesel with a double dose of additive will not...
Howdy,
Do NOT use ATF fluid in your unit just yet. If your unit was reset, and does not have tons of hours on it. It probably is not junked up. I say change the oil because oil breaks down after years of sitting after it has been used, heated, cooled, and heated and cooled. You said it was reset...
Howdy,
I second what 155mm said. It would be different if it used 12 gallons of oil.
Cold long drain all fluids. Remove all filters, (oil, fuel/water spin-on, fuel canister) On the fuel canister, make sure the little cup lip is on the little gasket.
drain the fuel tank, clean the fuel tank...
Howdy,
Start with this thread.
MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts It's a sticky :naner:
Read through each of the quick links.
The exact MEP-802/803 fuel pump is available. Go to this quick link thread MEP-802/803 fuel pump The fuel pump is DOD specific and does not have a ONAN or...
Howdy,
You missed my point. It will not cross over to Onan or Lister-Petter. It a dept of defense item.
You want the NSN number, part#
The engine is the engine. exhaust muffler type and style and mounting directions can be different. Say, the throttle cable, it is specific to the MEP...
Howdy,
OK, the Lister-Petter LPW4 was designed and used in tons of different uses. The Military design makes some changes which are not Lister-Petter design pieces. You will need to look over the military TM. All the TM's are here on Steel Soldiers under the Technical Manuals section...