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    Mep03A vs. Mouse nest = No Power

    Above is correct. The wraps through the CVT are different and wire length is different. The thing is, to change the wrap count requires the same amount of work as changing the CVT. PM sent about a replacement 003 AC box.
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    MEP-803A genset no crank

    Yup, sounds like your pump is dead. Especially if it's a Facet cube style pump.... those are notoriously bad!
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    Cant see letters on MEP002A on switches

    PM sent.
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    Cant see letters on MEP002A on switches

    Gotcha Joe... and Guy! Let me see if I have a good used panel as well as the new NOS panel and I'll PM you with a price either way.
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    Mep03A vs. Mouse nest = No Power

    In reality you only need to replace the CT/CVT assy, but to do so requires you to disconnect the power wires that are looped through it, not an easy task, but not impossible either. I have a complete AC box off an 003A, but they are not cheap. I may also have a spare CVT assembly, but need to...
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    Tree down, on generator power now

    I've used this place several times for belts for everything from band saws, snow blowers, backhoe etc. Some as cheap as $5 each. No good in an emergency or for 1 or 2 belts after shipping cost, but definitely worth checking out is you need several belts for a project a few days later in the...
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    MEP-803A genset no crank

    That is your battery charging fuse and should be 30A not 2A, but that should have nothing to do with your problem. Can you confirm you get the same results with both the dead crank and main S1 switches?
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    MEP-803A genset no crank

    By " both positions" I assume you mean the dead crank switch and the S1 start switch? I's start by confirming your E-stop switch is pulled out, the 7.5A circuit breaker inside next to the F1 alternator charging fuse is pushed in and if those all check out, verify the CR1 diode on the panel in...
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    mep-802a fuel level sender float

    Well the problem isn't the length, it's that the 803 has a vertical wall with an extra lower tank section that the 802 doesn't have. If the top of your tank is a little warped the sender can sit a little crooked and the float may rub on that vertical wall. Shortening the sender to 8" or 200mm...
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    Mep-803a water pump and stuck all the way to left fuel gauge

    As for gasket sealer, there's nothing wrong with a thin layer of a quality gasket maker ( not pure silicone ) like Permatex, you can also use gasket shellac on the paper gaskets. For the fuel gage, there's dozens of posts on here regarding replacing your float arm unit with a WEMA marine unit...
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    MEP-701a battery option minimally invasive and cheap

    Curious why you chose to go with six 6 volt 4.5 AH batteries instead of just using a pair of 18AH or 21AH 12V sealed batteries?
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    Mep-003a wont stay running

    The governor going to W.O.T when you begin cranking is correct operation. The governor won't start pushing back against the spring until it starts and gets up to speed. The excessive white smoke while cranking and slow starting ( as well as your delivery valve being previously stuck ) is an...
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    Mep-003a wont stay running

    Ok, I misunderstood on the lever vs. the delivery valve being frozen. The governor / Fuel shut off solenoid is the large electronic solenoid that pushes down on the IP lever to shut the machine off. The other device you're describing sounds like the centrifugal switch the disengages the starter...
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    Mep-003a wont stay running

    Something else to note, the governor assembly itself does not have any ability to increase throttle ( or increase engine speed ) The spring is always trying to pull the linkage up, giving the engine full throttle. The only action the governor can take is to push back harder and harder against...
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    Mep-003a wont stay running

    Seeing the you had issues with the throttle lever being stuck, I'm wondering if you either still have a sticky throttle control lever ( unit ) or there is also a good chance the plunger guide inside the injection pump has skipped due to the sticky linkage and presumably a sticky plunger inside...
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    MEP-803A Will no longer start seems to be fuel issue not sure how.

    At this point you really should just pull the entire radiator housing off. I've done it several times and takes less than 20 minutes but will give you full access to everything you need to see and you can use an impact to remove the crank bolt with no need to wedge the flywheel or anything! Plus...
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    MEP-803A Will no longer start seems to be fuel issue not sure how.

    You should first rotate all the pumps counter clockwise until the fuel inlet lines are all touching against the pushrod tubes. Then remove the fuel pump solenoid linkage again. The lever should automatically spring forward ( towards the generator head ) If it stays to the left then your rack is...
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    Mep-003a wont stay running

    How did you loosen the throttle cable, is the black knob all the way in and it still revs over 60hz? ( I assume you're judging the speed by the Hz meter?) How high is it with the throttle cable loose? and with the cable loose are you sure the lever under the blower shroud is loosening up on the...
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    Low power output Light on

    Sounds like you probably have an issue with the voltage regulator or it's components. Also sounds like you already know not to mix suppliers when replacing the VR components. As a side note, @kloppk makes his own replacement VR kits which are a great improvement over the OEM. If you end up...
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    Unused wires on mep 803a

    I'm not all that well versed in how the burden resistors work, but I think there could also be a possibility of a damaged or cracked resistor, or a poor solder joint on one of them that could be causing your issue, if Detoxit in the switches isn't helping at all. @kloppk is 100X better at...
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