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  1. Daybreak

    Found a less expensive MEP 802A water pump

    Howdy, Good find. MEP-802A - Onan DN2M - Lister Petter LPW2 MEP-803A - Onan DN4M - Lister Petter LPW4 The engine design has been around a long time.
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    My MEP-803a experience

    Howdy, That sounds like Guy's explanation a while ago. You might have stuff floating around in the tank, and gets stuck on the pickup, after shut off, it floats to the bottom. After starting it again, it floats around and gets stuck on the pickup. You might try emptying the tank, and swabbing...
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    Finally joined the MEP-803A club...

    Howdy, In the field = ground rod = bonding strap in place. Connected to house which has proper ground system = 4 wire connection = bonding strap disconnected
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    MEP-806B Aux Fuel system operation?

    Howdy, You are correct. That is a good question. I would paraphrase, a lot would depend on the aux fuel source, your operating demand, and checking on the generator to ensure its smooth operation. Just as a example,because you have a 500 gallon aux fuel source sitting there, does not mean you...
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    Acquired a Military surplus load bank

    Howdy, Making use of the load bank to load test 3 generators at once. :) Generators in Parallel Operation
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    AMMPS MEP-1030 5KW Generator

    Howdy, 3 x MEP-1030 5kw units in parallel operation.
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    Generators in Parallel Operation

    Howdy, 3 x MEP-1030 5kw AMMPS generators in parallel 3 x AMMPS 5kw in parallel load share without switchbox. The generator needs to support working in parallel. The control cable needs to be connected to each unit operating in parallel. The 3rd generation AMMPS generators 5kw-60kw have built in...
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    New guy with M135

    Howdy, Welcome. You can check this engine paint here , it is the green on a generator. Overall paint. There is a whole forum on that. Paint and Bodywork
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    Finally joined the MEP-803A club...

    Howdy, What are you talking about?:shrugs: What is BW?
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    Finally joined the MEP-803A club...

    Howdy, Generator connection choices to think about what method your going to use.
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    Total Newb: 10KW Generator needed What am I looking for how do I find it.

    Howdy, OK, the military naming convention MEP = Mobile Electric Power The current generation is considered the 2nd generation which is being auctioned. The normal beast most homeowners are after MEP-802A = 5KW liquid cooled diesel, 1800rpm, 120, 120/240, 120/208 3phase MEP-803A = 10KW liquid...
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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, They better be. BUT, way over priced. 1 well nut from them to your door is something like $21.35
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    MEP803A fuel level adjustment

    Howdy, Can you cobble together using the old and put the new pieces on it?
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    Generator Accessories

    Howdy, The thread is about generator accessories. Zed talk's about that here. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?149586-Do-You-Cover-Your-803&p=2002338&highlight=#post2002338
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    High water brake issues

    Howdy, I do not have one, but have read enough. Make sure you do all the deep water prep stuff on your axles, diff, and other plugs. There are post here in the forums which talk about the need to change where the vent plugs and stuff...
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    Fuel Pumps and Fittings MEP-803a

    Howdy, The small barrel filter. NSN 2910-01-553-6571 FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID (small barrel filter only) PART# 00-24000 It is attached to the fuel pump. If you go to this thread and read the reset manual, it tells you all about the fuel pump Military MEP generator reset information and...
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    Auction Question

    Howdy, Look at anything that is on auction. You used to see a code. Although I do not see it working anymore. google something like DRMO condition codes example; MEP-802A code F MEP-803A code F The same thing would apply for the type of Demil code. Why some items require a EUC DLA...
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    Auction Question

    Howdy, OK, rules for the road.... It's a auction. You register and you bid. High money wins. Plus taxes and Fee's GL = Government Liquidation sells stuff. generators, equipment and so on without wheels (generally right now) GovPlanet = sells what's known as rolling stock, stuff with wheels...
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    MEP-803A frequency cable

    Howdy, The 2HN battery was the older spec'd battery for the MEP-802A, and they have updated that to the Optima 51R
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    Generator AUX fuel connections

    Howdy, No no, just for information purposes. So people have a understanding of what they are, and the part number when looking for them. :)
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