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  1. Daybreak

    Acquired a Military surplus load bank

    Howdy, There are some videos which show the load bank working here too.
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    MEP-8xx series Replacement parts

    Howdy, Guy has made sure all current TM's can be found on the forum's TM section here.
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    MEP-8xx wet stack info

    Howdy, A wet-stacked generator can be cleaned up. Some times a removal of the muffler and exhaust manifold is needed to clean out the wet stack goo. I would suggest a good hard load for all units.
  4. Daybreak

    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, I do not have any more well nuts. I can only say, you need to verify that the sleeve material is made out of Nitrile (buna-n) You can find well nuts all over. But, since this is in contact with diesel fuel, you need the correct material.
  5. Daybreak

    MEP-8xx oil draining info

    Howdy, Any generator on a trailer should have the elbow and hose installed. It makes the oil change clean and painless.
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    LTT-TQG mounted genset ground stud

    Howdy, I have a 6 awg wire which is hooked at the ground lug terminal which goes out to this ground stud placed on the corner of the trailer flat. The connection is actually at the mounting point on the bottom of the stud.
  7. Daybreak

    M1101, M1102, LTT-TQG Trailer Jack

    Howdy, I only know that the jacks I have on my trailers move around very easily on asphalt and cement.
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    M1101, M1102, LTT-TQG Surge brake assembly

    Howdy, I have only needed to replace a missing break-away wire
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    M1101/M1102/LTT-TQG any newer aluminum trailer height

    Howdy, I have not changed my trailer tires. There are threads here with information about what rims and tires fit. A simple way of lowering the ride height.
  10. Daybreak

    MEP-802A/803A gauge lighting

    Howdy, I prefer hooking the connection to the panel light switch. I do not need the little lights burning away anytime the generator is running.
  11. Daybreak

    MEP-8xx stainless steel screw information

    Howdy, I have only replaced the main panel screws., and/or any screws which I have taken off the panel. Most times I have poked the screws into a cardboard piece and painted them.
  12. Daybreak

    MEP-8xx series fuel pump

    Howdy, I am not sure if they can be found easily.
  13. Daybreak

    MEP-802A and MEP-803A coolant overflow cap

    Howdy, This will work for the cap. There was a member here which had the coolant recovery bottles for sale.
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    MEP-8xx engine paint

    Howdy, The paint still looks good after running the engine.
  15. Daybreak

    MEP-802/803 fuel return improvements

    Howdy, It seems to be one of the reasons to see fuel on and around the engine compartment. The fuel return line is simple to change out.
  16. Daybreak

    24v charging thru slave port

    Howdy, I can move the charger to wherever it is needed. I can also just leave it connected and not worry about over charging. With the slave port adapter, I can easily put a charge on any military nato slave port. I have been using the charger recently prepping new optima yellowtop batteries for...
  17. Daybreak

    MEP-8xx Battery Information

    Howdy, If I get in a new Optima battery. I put the battery thru some paces before its installed. I will ensure the battery charges, on a AGM specific charger. I will load test the battery. re-charge. I will then draw the battery down with a AC converter, re-charge, let sit 24 hours and take...
  18. Daybreak

    Break-In oil for the low hour MEPS

    Howdy, You would want to use break-in oil for the simple reason that the engine is new. The break-in period can be different for engines. Most first fill oils are what is known as detergent free. (non-detergent) The break-in process helps set the piston rings. That is why most break-in oils are...
  19. Daybreak

    MEP 803a Fuel Water/Separator

    Howdy, Every MEP-802/803 unit I have come across, has had the spin-on fuel filter put on by King Kong. I have destroyed every single one taking them off.
  20. Daybreak

    Membership Drive

    Howdy, Same here. So much information to give and get. Free accounts are nice, but real membership here is great. [thumbzup] and thank you for all the back behind the scenes work you do.
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