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  1. Daybreak

    Won my first MEP-803a

    Howdy, Here is a link to the thread with some helpful information for your generator MEP-8xx Replacement Parts Thread
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    MEP-8xx series Replacement parts

    Howdy, Information for owners of MEP-802A and MEP-803A generators
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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, When installing the well nut. The area around the well nut need to be clean and dry. The only place form-a-gasket 2 is placed in on the threads. A very very little amount. 40 inch-lbs torque installation.
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    Acquired a Military surplus load bank

    Howdy, Essex A427 shipping dimensions Length 36 inches 91.4 cm Width 23 inches 58.4 cm Height 20 inches 50.8 cm shipping weight 256lbs 115.2 KG Manual is TM-5-6625-2691-13-and-P
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    Acquired a Military surplus load bank

    no longer available.
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    MEP-802A CR1 Diode Replacement Questions

    Howdy, At some point and time the Fermont MEP-80x units starting using the caged nuts. My 2007 units do not have them, but the 2009 units do. Yes, the 2009 units are so much easier to remove the panels etc...
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    24v charging thru slave port

    Howdy, If you are looking for a solar panel kit which the military uses on equipment. You can find the smaller Solargizer IS24L online out there. /OR The larger PulseTech 24VPSC 735x640. (NSN 6130-1-487-0035) The solar panel is listed as 6.3 watts and is 9" x 11" OH, the best way to use...
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    The official "How to omit & permanently seal 80x fuel tank drain hole" thread.

    Howdy, Another gotcha is... if the well nut itself was overtightened, it could split the nitrile rubber casing. That in it self could cause the fresh leak after you thought you had it all fixed. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?154411-The-infamous-Well-Nut-info and selling...
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    The official "How to omit & permanently seal 80x fuel tank drain hole" thread.

    Howdy, On one of the MEP-802A units which I replaced the upper fuel return bung and the lower drain line bung. I had to replace the drain line hose. One of the hose fittings was looking like it might have been the source of the leak, maybe not the bung. I took it over to a place which made an...
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    24v charging thru slave port

    Howdy, I use a NOCO Genius G7200 24v charger with a Graywacke GEISLV-SR. The NOCO G7200 and larger units handle 12v and 24v charging and maintaining. I use this on generators. This can work with any item which has the 24v slave port. I also take the plug off and use the battery clips on...
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    MEP-803A. ....60hertz?.

    Howdy, Products made in, and for use in USA all work in the 60Hz frame. The main item which most simple home owners and such know is single phase 120/240 volts power. Most lights will work on other than 60Hz, motors will work also. Why? why you ask? Products are made with a UL compliance...
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    Acquired a Military surplus load bank

    Howdy, For those interested, and possibly on the west coast. A member here has some Essex A427 load banks he is selling. Gilroy, California http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?155144-Load-Bank-Testers-Essex-100
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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, I do not know about other gensets. This is the part number and NSN which works on the MEP-802A fuel drain line, and the fuel return/aux fuel input line on the top of the tank. This is the part number and NSN which works on the MEP-803A fuel drain, and the fuel return/aux fuel input...
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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, Do you have a part number or NSN for it?
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    M1101, M1102, LTT-TQG Trailer Jack

    Howdy, I am not sure that is in the same league as the original jack. Although it probably works just fine too.
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    MEP-8xx engine paint

    Howdy, I do not know what other engines use this color. I got some help from someone up at the Fermont line with paint color. I do know it matches 2007 MEP-802A and MEP-803A. Forest Green
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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, Yes, these are made with nitrile rubber (Buna-N) and are diesel fuel compatible. Tech Info THREAD CLASS 2B FLANGE THICKNESS 0.190 INCHES NOMINAL NUT DIAMETER 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL NUT LENGTH 1.060 INCHES NOMINAL THREAD SERIES UNC THREAD QUANTITY PER INCH 16 NOMINAL THREAD SIZE...
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    The infamous Well Nut info

    Howdy, I found the same thing. So I bought a few.
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    MEP-8xx engine paint

    Howdy, I have not found a decent priced source yet. I guess the amazon price is ok, if your not needing lots.
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    MEP-8xx stainless steel screw information

    Howdy, I have ordered extra's now. Since I am replacing more than I expected. :-D
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