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  1. Daybreak

    Slave Cable Solar Panel?

    Howdy, :???: what's to figure out? wire to plus, wire to negative, done
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    Slave Cable Solar Panel?

    Howdy, It sounds like you want to re-invent the wheel. I would first look at what is offered in the world. And then try to make something similar. https://www.pulsetech.net/store/solar-battery-chargers/spcms-pulsetech-24v-battery-solar-pulse-charge-monitor-unit-6w.html The 24v solar panels are...
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    Posible fuel leak or overflow?

    Howdy, Possible leak locations.... Fuel return lines well nuts ( 2 locations, top of fuel tank, and bottom of tank for fuel drain) Fuel cap, gasket itself, open vented cap Fuel fill collar, the rubber necking around the fuel fill collar gets eaten by JP-8, others have found a alternative in...
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    Ultimate well nut repair

    Howdy, A lot depends on how they were installed. Was it installed to tight?, did it get hit from the side?, did the JP-8 eat it away? Did they always install a nitrile rubber well nut? Maybe from the start they did not. From the PS Mag 2012 article, it sounds like they might have used just...
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    MEP 803a Fuel Water/Separator

    Howdy, Every single filter is replaced before trying to even start them. long oil drain, oil filter, fuel cartridge filter, water/fuel spin-on filter, drain fuel tanks, clean fuel tanks, slosh another gallon of fuel and empty, fresh 50 cetane diesel with additives, empty and flush radiator and...
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    Ultimate well nut repair

    Howdy, I do not know what they sold you. I had, and sold 40+ true military surplus A3816 nitrile rubber well nuts. You can go look at the thread with the pictures. The infamous Well Nut info
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    Insane $150k M818! this is worth a look

    Howdy, count me as a hater.
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    Bad fuel cleanup help needed

    Howdy, I know what you have. Somebody used a bunch of black RTV which has since dissolved in the diesel.
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    55 gallon drum pickup tube

    Howdy, Generator AUX fuel connections Adapter, Container NSN 5342-00-066-1235 MFR P/N: 13211E7541 Is the 5 gallon/55 gallon bung adapter which the aux fuel line connects to. CONSISTS OF 3/8 XT RED BRASS TUBE ¼ RED BRASS TUBE BRASS WASHER RUBBER RING (STOPPER) RUBBER WASHER STEEL WASHER...
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    Mep-803a no crank

    Howdy, You can look at S1 and S6 switch variations
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    Mep802a vs mep1030

    Howdy, Check out the specs for the units. MEP-802A = 2 cylinder DN2M-1 (LPW2) engine. It's a 2 cylinder. Its gonna shake. MEP-1030 = 3 cylinder (up to date engine design) Kubota D902 ( runs smooth )
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    Mep-803a new to me

    Howdy, start at this thread. MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts check out the quick links on the 2nd posting. check out the quick links to all the manuals.
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    Gov Planet - Chambersburg Experience

    Howdy, Before, all the stuff out of GovPlanet Chambersburg were big items from Letterkenny Depot. They never had a skid generator before the all surplus takeover. They also moved to that location about 8 months ago. They really need a street number sign at least.
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    803 Bogs Down and dies at 85% Load

    Howdy, I repeat, it is a battery problem. A alternator problem. You need the proper voltage for it to work correctly.
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    803 Bogs Down and dies at 85% Load

    Howdy, Go put your batteries on a charger. Have them fully charged.
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    Royal Purple Break-In oil good for our MEP’s?

    Howdy, The main thing about any break-in oil. Non-Detergent oil, additive for the type of fuel for break-in. John Deere Break-in Plus has all that in it. Lister-Petter break-in oil does too. Just visit them on Monday for a gallon jug.
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    MEP-802A MEP-803A Filters and Parts

    Howdy, If you would go back and read the first post, and then read and quick link to the topics in the 2nd post, you would have a great understanding of where to start. Get your manuals Understand why the fuse mod is something to do before turning it over types of batteries filters needing to...
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    MEP-8xx series fuel pump

    Howdy, NSN 2910-01-553-6571 FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID (small barrel filter only) PART# 00-24000 Civilian world = Airtex G-17 filter It is attached to the fuel pump
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    Upgraded the Fuel Pre-Filter on my MEP-803A

    Howdy, While I understand you wanting to use something you are familiar with, the manufacturer suggest a certain product. There might be a reason too. I also understand you wanting something different than what was original. I also see that the original Airtex G-17 filter has done its job...
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    Break-In oil for the low hour MEPS

    Howdy, The standard operating procedure for a generator in the field is to use what is issued. 15w-40 oil for oil changes etc... Artic service calls for other oil weights. Coming from the factory or DRMO reset, the factory fill is break-in oil. Tags stating change after 100 hours. Break-in oil...
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