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Just an additional thought. When I put the two 12 volt batteries in series for my equipment, I first charge the fully, so they are 'balanced' initially. That helps greatly as if they are not at the same state of charge it is difficult to get them both charged fully once placed in series. I...

(1) 25.4 seems low to me. You really would want to have about 27.5 to 28.5 volts to properly charge a LA battery. (2) Along with the low charge voltage, this really indicates that the charging circuit is not performing properly. BTW, it is (strongly) recommended you never disconnect batteries...

Too far for me, any chance you will be going to the Weare NH show this summer? Or would you be willing to ship?

OK, for #4 (alt), the CarQuest number is probably 9476HD. For #1 (fan), it may be 6752. In both cases you may have a match, or they may be way off! If they are way off, return them. BTW, the 'matched' set you may have to simply get two and hope they are close enough. Of course, being that...

No hits on those numbers, what other numbers are listed in the parts book? If you can, copy and paste the entire listing in the book for both... It was not the main number that cross-referenced for me, but one of the other numbers.

IIRC (But I could be wrong) they are the same filters as the MEP-004 with the (White) Hercules engine. I posted CarQuest numbers a while back, and can repost those numbers if anyone wants.

For my MEP-004, I took the numbers in the parts reference and plugged them into the CarQuest cross-reference that I have access to. One matched up just fine, description even said belt for a generator set! Add to that it was in stock at the local store... That would be where I'd start, were I...

I'd take a WAG and say this is most likely because it was cold, and would not worry about it just yet. Hopefully, you'll get your leaks fixed and be able to start it up and all will be good.

Generally all consumer goods will withstand a 10% variation without any problems and most can run from about 47 to 64 Hz by design. I do get the impression from your message that it is hunting however, which would indicate a potential issue with the governor in the injection pump. It isn't...

I've sometimes taken extreme measures to not loose the Jesus clips--such as covering the work area with a towel, or piece of clear plastic. Once it starts its airborne journey, the odds of finding it are remote at best, but if you do loosed it, use a magnetic pickup tool (bar type) and you have...

Attach it to the frame so it has a ground return. Or use a ground wire from the pump to the frame. That may solve your problem.

I think on Harbor Freight, the way to go is find a coupon, and get some dollars off... Those prices sound about what I noticed when I was there. More than I'd be willing to pay at this point. I do have two high current contactors (three phase/three contacts) that I may use for a transfer switch...

Easy to explain why not to disconnect an (alternator usually) from a running engine. Generally the alternator is putting out a given voltage for the current load. Disconnecting the battery can cause a momentary surge in the alternator's output, which eventually the regulator will correct for but...

Our favorite cheap Chinese stuff store has one: Harbor Freight! I looked at it the other day when I was in with a friend, seemed reasonably well built--did not notice if it had a UL sticker or not (I should have looked, but the Chinese will put fake UL stickers on their fake stuff...) It was...

And as well, there is nothing to prevent breakers at both ends, which would allow smaller wire sizes, more suitable to the application. As mentioned, the 200 amp transfer swtich requirement is only for automatic switch over systems, and there are some major other requirements (including the...

Yes, that is the regulator. However, the surge when the battery was disconnected may well have damaged something else. I guess standard trouble shooting is the way to go now, see if you can find where the current is going. Pay attention to any filter/bypass capacitors as they can short when...

All very good points... An easily accessible site for some wire info is American wire gauge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia though those number must be de-rated as the conductors are not single but multiple. One should consider just how much current they are drawing (or want to draw) and just...

Considering it is never a good idea to disconnect a battery (or connect one) on a running alternator, I'm not terribly surprised something died. Possibly the regulator, in automotive style systems, that is usually what gets blown, by the surge of disconnect/reconnects.

IMHO, (such as it is) you'd probably be OK with 8 AWG for 75 ft. One thing to check is the temperature rating of the wire, if 90c or below, the size is very close to the maximum. If over 90c, then you are in better shape. Of course, for initial runs, carefully monitor the wire's temperature (it...

Just a side thought, but many GM vehicles (and earlier Hummer H1s) use an oil pressure switch that is normally open at zero pressure and closes the contact at about 6 to 8 PSI. This switch drives the fuel lift pump on Hummer's diesel engine. I'd be glad to post a CarQuest number if anyone is...