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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, see private mail. :grin:
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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, It depends on what parts are needed? Right here is a great source for stuff.
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    MEP-802a & 803a

    Howdy, first, go ahead and start your own thread. MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts the second post has a bunch of quick link info post for your reading. 3rd post has what manuals you need. The infamous Well Nut info shows what it is, and how it works. and where to grab some. MEP-80x startup...
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    MEP-802a & 803a

    Howdy, You do not get charged extra for word usage. ;) Start a new thread and give as much details about what you are working with. A MEP-802A power plant does not combine the load. It allows you to keep constant power at the location. 1 unit runs til it needs something... oil change, you...
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    I would think MEP-80x parts are coming

    Howdy, Yep, that is what I call parts units coming to the public.
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    MEP 802A No Fuel Fault Shutdown

    Howdy, Not so fast. :) Fill the tank, slosh it around and load test your unit. Since it is a MEP-802A, you will get all those nice vibrations which might help unstick some things. A good additive will help here too. Get things all in the tank and fuel system working smoothly.
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    MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts

    Howdy, Besides NOS gauges, similar civi gauges, and even some digital adaptations work too.
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    Won a MEP-803A with trailer at auction - but how long will it take to get home?

    Howdy, You can read through the forums. MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts 2nd post has links to other needed items, and 3rd post what manuals you need. MEP-802 and 803 Main generator tip My PU-798A pickup from Chambersburg New to me PU-798A (MEP-803A on a LTT-TQG high mobility)
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    Won a MEP-803A with trailer at auction - but how long will it take to get home?

    Howdy, OK, some other insights. It will depend also what the conditions is of the bearings. Military trailers = 24 volt system. Somewhere around 2007-2008 the trailers started to have LED lights. Works with 12v and 24v. Some still had incandescent lights in the rear. Look over what year and...
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    Best one stop shop for bolts/lockwashers/fittings?

    Howdy, Around here the first stop will be Tractor Supply, the next stop is Rural King, The next is Fastenal. I bypass the Lowe's and Home Depot. They never have any of the sizes and grade I need. If it is really a difficult piece, then McMaster-Carr is the go to standard. If it is a weird metric...
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    Cheap 12V Diesel Transfer Pump

    Howdy, To much filtering diesel is never a bad thing.[thumbzup]
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    I would think MEP-80x parts are coming

    Howdy, I would expect in the next 6 months that a lot of parts units will be available. This will make it easier when you need a door, or a panel cover, or other odd ball items which you can not find. Parts units are great for those pieces. The AMMPS deployment is in full swing. The 1st...
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    Generator connection choices

    Howdy, Here, in my local it is. It was installed by my local utility since they had to remove the meter and put the collar on. They then attached the brains box, and that is where we mounted the Anderson dual powerpole SB350 plug. Hooked up and verified with my utility standing there with his...
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    Generator connection choices

    Howdy, If you are connecting a generator to your house. Make sure you use a 4 wire connection, and remove the bonding strap on the generator. You will be making use of your house grounding system
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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, Any tube or drain will use a well nut to seal the opening. Any time you have a fuel leak, it will be the well nut. Not all well nuts are the same. You want this one made with Buna N nitrile rubber because of the contact with diesel.
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    MEP-802 and 803 Main generator tip.

    Howdy, A very important thing to make sure it is done on your generator.
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    MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts

    Is it time to make a sticky?
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    1994 Libby MEP 802A 5kW Generator High Blowby looking for advice

    Howdy, GovPlanet 1994 Libby MEP-802A on a little trailer in the picture set, #31 shows Engine - Blow by @ idle (subjective observation) Significant I would be surprised that after running 2 hours there would be any oil left in the unit. The entire insides are coated with oil and ____? fuel...
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    MEP-802A No Response to Control Panel Functions Including Start Switch

    Howdy, A ground rod at your home is something that you pound into the ground, and it stays there forever. end of story. If you have ever driven a full 8ft ground into the ground, you would understand that you just are not simply pulling it out. Well, at least here in Virginia with a red clay...
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    Fort Drum GL Chaos

    Howdy, ok, here's one :roll: I will sell you a 5kw generator for $3000 dollars. You pay, and you show up and I give you a pile of crap which you have all the pieces in about 6 boxes. Oh, the picture I showed you was a simple stock photo. :) It's really not a big deal. You got a 5kw...
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