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  1. Daybreak

    Generator trailers (Fire extinguisher holder)

    Howdy, OK, Fire Extinguisher's are not all created the same. The preferred extinguisher would be the CO2 type. Why? Less likely to totally kill your engine and components in case of a fire. You really do not want to use a dry chemical. Yes, it will put out the fire, it will also kill your...
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    I think I got lucky buying a Mep803A form auction!

    Howdy, The set looks good. Some things to check to start off with. MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts the second post has quick links to lots of stuff. (fuel return lines, well nut (fuel drains)) MEP-8xx S1 and S6 switch variations Military MEP generator reset information go to PDF page 29 and...
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    2X MEP-802A Dead on Arrival... won't crank... Crank Relays Dead

    Howdy, Start switch diode assembly 88-22418-1
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    MEP-802/803 fuel return improvements

    Howdy, Yes, the 3.5mm stuff is what is factory. So, it goes right on top the barbs and stays on. No need for any clamping on the fuel return lines.
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    MEP-803a Auto/Remote start module

    Howdy, Any battery tender?
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    MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts

    Howdy, I am going to update and condense it all shortly. 8)
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    AMMPS MEP-1030 5KW Generator

    Howdy, The MEP-1030 5kw AMMPS is a Kubota D902 3 cylinder The MEP-1040 10kw AMMPS is a Yanmar 3TNV84T 1.5L
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    What is AMMPS generators

    Howdy, A lot of it comes down to the horsepower rating of the engine. Not every horsepower rating is under tier 4 compliance.
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    MEP-1030 cold start 12° F

    Howdy, Starts smoothly by automatically running the glow plugs, it also has the artic winter heater option.
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    AMMPS MEP-1030 5KW Generator

    Howdy, The MEP-1030 5kw is a Kubota D902 3 cylinder
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    Generators in Parallel Operation

    Howdy, Since they have the electronic military to support. All the AMMPS maintain a steady clean 120v 60Hz output.
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    Acquired a Military surplus load bank

    Howdy, Further back in the thread is a hard loading of a MEP-803A. Also is a posting of the way the gauges were looking at each of the loads. MEP-803A 3kw to 16kw loads. I was pushing 67.2 amps per leg at the end.
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    New guy here with an 803a

    Howdy, I think after you see the price..:shock: You will be picking up a after market filter.
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    New guy here with an 803a

    Howdy, Yes, they can be found. They are usually about twice the price for the filter. The after market filters have a drain. I am sure you could cobble some kind of drain valve which could work on those too. Cummins sell them. NSN #2910-01-376-5666 76700-91640B CUMMINS FUEL FILTER 85285-F...
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    New guy here with an 803a

    Howdy, No aftermarket fuel/water separator has the correct size hole for the military drain. You could buy the true correct military filter. Fuel Filter, Spin-On Fuel/Water Separator Filter (FILTER,FLUID NSN# 2910-01-376-5666 ) True Military filter with drain connector 85285-F Alternate...
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    MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts

    Getting lost again.
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    Found time to pick up a super nice mep-802a today

    Howdy, A generator engine is designed for 1 thing. Move along at 1800rpm. A tractor engine is variable rpm's. A broke in 2 MEP-802A units, one with 10 hours and another with 14 hours. Loaded them up around 70-100% at 4-5 hours at a whack. Sometimes bumped up into 125% shortly, and back down to...
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    Resurrecting a waterlogged mep-803A

    Howdy, The gaskets which you need are actually the easiest to find and get. auction site has a 5 pack of the exhaust manifold gaskets, and the valve cover gaskets are easy too. The exhaust muffler one it kinda tough. There was a few on the auction site too.
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    New guy here with an 803a

    Howdy, You could start here. MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts The second post has quick links to lots of stuff. The fuel/water separator is put on dry by King Kong. 8) 2 fuel filters. A cartridge fuel filter, and the spin-on fuel/water separator. Take care of re-mounting the cartridge fuel...
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    The next new 803A owner....

    Howdy, Another forum? Blackstone test? If a engine was properly built, and you use break-in oil, you will have break-in wear items in your oil. That is the exact purpose of break-in oil. It is different than standard oil in that it is also non-detergent oil. Break-In oil for the low hour MEPS...
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