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The only problem is they are so dang big. I even researched the military 22992 class L shell size 32, 60 amp 125/250 volt 4 wire. But they are stupid expensive. The class L connectors are so much smaller.
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For conversation sake, this thread really is for talking, moaning, and bitching about generators for Feb 2016.
Prices are on the rise. I do not know the reason behind it, but the surplus units keep rising dramatically. Even then add on the GL 12.5% fee, or the GP 10% fee, with the...
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It really depends on how much you put in, and how you put it in. You can remove the top panel, remove the muffler, place a bunch of rags and such around the exhaust manifold. Start with hand turning to see what you can get out. Connect the batteries and use the dead crank at short...
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After reading through post, DMV websites, and other highway trailering laws... A generator on a trailer comes under special classification. Also military items purchased, and you have the supporting documentation showing said purchase, allows the transportation of said item home. If...
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The MEP-802A is a 2 cylinder diesel engine. Because of this the unit does have some vibration. The unit works a lot better when sitting on the ground. The vibration with the lifting rings is exacerbated with the unit running in the bed of a truck. They also rattle a lot when on a...
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My 2007 MEP-802A has the Exide 2HN batteries with a manuf date of Nov 2011. I added some water and slow charged each battery separately. Both batteries are working and staying charged without any issues. If and when I have any issues. I would be putting the Optima Yellowtop 51R...
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I now have over 70 hours on my unit. I feel the unit is now broken in. I am changing out the break-in oil to standard oil. I am again changing all the filters.
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I am now changing my oil. I put a bunch more hours on my unit with the break-in oil, and I feel the unit is broken in. I am going to Deere Plus-50 II 15/40 oil.
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No, I have not had any problems with my NOCO Genius G7200 24v charger. I did find that if the batteries are in great shape, and the resting voltage is way up there where it should be. I would simply put a load (run preheat, or priming) on the batteries, to take the voltage peak off. I...
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Congratulations on getting it up and running.
Yes, that fuel/water filter seems to really be a bear to get off. I had the same thing happen to me. And there is a thread here with others which had the filter put on by King Kong too.
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NO, I have not mounted it yet. I have seen others mounted on the auction units. I wanted to know if there were any oops things. Like should have mounted more to he center, or more to the side etc...
I like the idea of mounting it on a little pole and having a good 20 degree lean for a...
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I think someone did not explain what the items are...
NOCO Genius G7200 is the minimum unit that does 12v and 24v stuff. It does regular and AGM batteries. The smaller units do not do 24 volts. The G26000 works for the guys with lots of batteries like the 2.5 ton and 5 ton trucks.
24v...
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A lot will depend on what your willing to spend.
pin & sleeve receptacle SCM430R12W and the matching plug SCM430P12W is around $152
A IP67 rated watertight, 125/250 volt, 30 AMP, 3 Pole 4 wire, North American Standard Orange 12H
I think this is what you are looking for...
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Regular car coolant is not the same as a heavy duty diesel coolant. Usually a diesel engine uses a heavy duty coolant with pre-charged SCA. There are lots of green coolant brands out there. Although with today's technology, I am sure any will probably work good enough.
That's why I...
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