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    MEP-002A and -003A main breaker

    BOTH 002 and 003 have the same NSN and part number for the breaker.
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    MEP-016b initial setup help and load terminal wiring.

    Did you read about the jumper wire to enable 240v operation on these gen heads/ control wiring combos? Ensure it is set up right. SOme were converted, some not.
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    MEP-002A and -003A main breaker

    Angus, Surprised to see so many problems. I can start my small 2.5 ton central a/c with the blower already running with my 002A. The 003 doesnt even fart.
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    MEP-002A and -003A main breaker

    From airpax "Hi Joshua, Here is some information on circuit breaker part number 299-3-4798-1 that was set up for Libby Welding many years ago. I’m sorry for the hard to read information but it was done in pencil at that time. Please feel free to forward my contact information to whomever...
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    MEP-002A and -003A main breaker

    This is from an engineer at airpax. Original build sheets for the 12 lead 3-pole breaker from 1984 for Libby welding. In pencil
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    MEP one cylinder smoking on start up

    Confirm you are getting full throttle arm movement. Holding throttle arm up 100% have a helper turn it over. Any help? I would then check compression on both cylinders and compare. If nothing shows up there then check injectors. Probably good, but might be physically sticking and only properly...
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    MEP 002A/003A Auto Start Kit

    Roger. Thinking about grabbing one myself to slap on a "pretty" 003 I am building
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    new MEP - items of concern?

    For the dc side the set ground can be ignored. treat it like a closed loop 12 or 24v motor vehicle for the DC side of things. BAD DC VR. Only way it can over charge is if its bad. Swap it out. Buy triple jim some beer and tell him to finish engineering a beefcake VR or the new guy with the...
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    Paralleling two or more MEP 002A or 003A

    Not really a dupe. Looks like he is going to get into the tying of field control for two gensets into one VR to keep out V stable.
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    MEP-002a Style 1 vs 2 Starter

    Type two cranks them over faster. More rpms = an easier starting diesel. All I care about. I would say it is a noticeable difference.
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    Paralleling two or more MEP 002A or 003A

    You had me right until digital control. I think thats the BEST way, but the 004-007 are basically using the 'lightbulb' phase sync method and you are instructed to flip the control switch for the contactor. The only difference in my mind between an 002/003 and an 004-007 is that the 004-007 use...
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    New member - Need generator advice

    I have the TM in pdf and it has been digitized so its searchable. It is large at 30mb though. will post on my google drive. WIll take a bit due to swamp DSL .
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    MEP 002A/003A Auto Start Kit

    I hate to even have constructive criticism when someone is making a new product for a 30 year old machine, but I want my cake AND I want to eat it :) Maybe it would be reasonable to keep this board as the mep autostart 'lite'. And add more features to the current and charge more money. See which...
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    New Member/Western North Carolina RE: MEP 003A

    Check pushrods for straightness. Pull a head and inspect.
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    Mep 003 engine value?

    Ill buy two at 400 each if it helps you get all six. Drop off at either lansing fastenals locations...
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    Mep 003 engine value?

    There was a guy selling reman engines on the classifieds last year for $800 ish? Billypop was his name if I recall right...
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    Need help 003a in previously perfect condition stopped producing power.

    You have another reconnection box you can swap over? Pretty quick swap, four bolts, and 3 amphenol connectors.
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    Just purchased MEP-002A - Rent our home - suggestions on best way to use?

    I rent. (military family ...always on the move) With permission I ran conduit over to a RV/camper power box, and replaced the plug with the 60 amp nema outlet. Then I run a 40' 6/4 SO over to the genset. It all goes into a 50 amp breaker. I manually shut on/off the main breaker and the backfeed...
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    Need help 003a in previously perfect condition stopped producing power.

    You did what we were talking about regarding the neutral? Yes, and to confirm. 1. Remove the large diameter cable that comes from the re connection box to the back of the ground terminal (1/2'' deep well socket here). Tape it up. 2. l1 and l3 are your two 120v legs as always. 3. l0 is your...
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    Newbie and MEP-002A

    Nice set of 2hns! Hoope they can be brought back to life. Great batteries
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