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  1. CallMeColt

    MEP 803A Wet Stacking

    Not to derail the post, but I have a unit that I have almost given up on that spits chunks at 50% and will slowly chug & die at 100%. I never let it go for an extended period, only like 20 minuets. Almost 5,000hrs but otherwise looks healthy. Should I just send it at 50-60% for an hour and see...
  2. CallMeColt

    MEP 803A Wet Stacking

    Before you go to sleep, run it hard for 20 minuets. When you wake up, run it hard again for 20 minuets. Turning the dryer on will do the trick. I used to do something similar with my MEP-802 at my off grid place when running for days at a time. Load it up with the heater for a bit. 23hrs out of...
  3. CallMeColt

    MEP 803A Low AC Voltage and Alternator not charging.

    When I used solar chargers of any type on these units, I installed an "off" switch to them because they will drain power checking the batteries in some form. This is not all of your problem, but some. Sounds like a bad alternator from here, or belt not tight & it's not turning it enough. The...
  4. CallMeColt

    Hello - new MEP-803a owner here

    I'd have fluids in it & crank it up already. But I can't help myself when stuff shows up. Can usually figure out if it's parts or a project right away. :p
  5. CallMeColt

    Mep-1050, mep-1051, 4-1050, 4-1051

    I know, that is why I was saying we have no way to change up have the DCS what to direct the VR what to do. All internal to the DCS. You'd need to flash it in some way.
  6. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    I did go back & tried what I suggested above with no change in results. Spent a bit more time with it & somehow, I overlooked the fact that the plastic part of the TCM itself had been removed. My bet, is this truck had an issue & it's why it was sent away to DRMO. Even though it is a 4spd, it's...
  7. CallMeColt

    MEP-803A Will no longer start seems to be fuel issue not sure how.

    Just replace the gasket again. You may have missed something cleaning off a surface. Not worth slapping sealant on it with all the work you did. The housing is soft aluminum as well. May have got nicked. Might have a spare housing around if needed.
  8. CallMeColt

    Mep-1050, mep-1051, 4-1050, 4-1051

    The generator head part number is the same on here as the the MEP 1040. Since I need a head for my MEP 1040, this is great to know. It also means that these can indeed be used in single phase. But, only to about 11,000 watts before heat causes an issue. Unless that issues is due to the voltage...
  9. CallMeColt

    Need help with TOCNET intercom system

    I just got a whole bunch of desktop CAU's with headsets for TOCNET in working order & stumbled on this thread. Uses an BNC to interface with the system.
  10. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    I'm not buying two batteries to test a truck I'm just thinking about getting. If I already owned it, good batteries would have been in it before doing anything as is generally the first thing I do with equipment.
  11. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    After thinking about this for some time, I'm willing to guess what the issue is & I'm going to go back next week if I can to see. So, like most surplus stuff, batteries are no good in there. A large jumper pack is being used. That said, its a 24v pack. This means, there is not a good 12v power...
  12. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    I thought this at first as well & is why I tried to pull a code. Not to say this isn't the issue, but it may by a symptom.
  13. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    Well, there I go being dumb again. I'll need to unplug the CORRECT thing next visit to see if that makes a difference
  14. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    FYI just to add to this post, page 54 in the .PDF file covers the TRANS light staying ON STEADY and not going into Diagnostic Mode trouble tree.
  15. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    Okay, well maybe I was just being a dumb & didn't understand what it meant by glow plug controller. What does it mean by glow plug controller then?
  16. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    I'm in Texas where most roads & highways are 75mph. I have a 3spd & it will push 70mph, but it is way up there in RPM & will such diesel down running like that when I want to go for a rip. The 3spd is going to stay at the Roads End Ranch & want a 4spd for all the radio goodies. Once the truck is...
  17. CallMeColt

    Transmission Diagnostic Mode - issue I couldn't find here

    Everyone, I spent a few hours searching here & read a few threads. I also have the WO troubleshooting guide .PDF & did find what covers part of the issue but still wanted to share as there's something odd. Been looking at a M1097R1 that has a 4spd (4l80E?) in it. When you put power to...
  18. CallMeColt

    Restoring the Deep Water Fording Kit

    I have an M1097R1 that is in the same boat, but had almost all the DWF parts removed. The only hint I had that mine was one at one point, was the hols punched in it for water draining & patched, selector valve hole patched, the hard vent lines to the rear left in place but cut, and the only part...
  19. CallMeColt

    Fording Kit Dipstick Question

    Stumbled on this & it confirmed what I was trying to figure out. Thanks!
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