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Been a while since I posted! Didn't do a whole lot but did tweak some stuff. Added some washers under the fuel storage tank. When running under load, it would vibrate a bit & was hitting the mounting rail of the trailer. Was pretty loud. Raising it up the 3/8 inch remedied that. Put some...

Over the past few days, I cleaned it up a bit more. Opened up a few of the panels to get all the leaves & stuff out that were stuck in there. Still waiting on a lot of the parts. I did get the two batteries & they will fit no problem. To make them easier to handle, I duct taped them together...

Took two days but I just read every post on this thread. Should help me get my unit running right. Waiting on some parts to come in. I started my own thread like I did with my MEP-802A. Thank you everyone for all the information posted on here. Lot to digest!

I have seen your ad but found this thread for the first time. Really good stuff! I just got myself an MEP-831A & started going through it. I'm not sure if I will need a controller but all the linkage was messed with. At your price, if I have any issues at all after getting the physical...

Ordered the breaker, pull start assembly, & two AMG sealed ATV batteries just now. Once I have everything I will share part numbers & sources. Going to stop in & get the WIX fuel/water separator tomorrow at O'Riley's. This should get me going pretty good. Then I will just need to get that...

Alright, so I went through the field level troubleshooting of TM-9-6115-639-13&P, page 124-125 on the .PDF file. While doing so, it dawned on me that the main DC circuit breaker wasn't staying in. I quickly went & looked a similar type breaker in my MEP-802A & realized that it definitely was...

Well, I made sure the oil & fuel was filled up. Cut back the battery wires a little but to be sure they were clean. Went to jump from my MEP 802A & nothing. Made sure there was correct voltage at where the jumper cables were connected. Made sure the emergency stop was pulled out. No fuses blown...

Very possible. I have never had one of these. There were a few bolts sitting at the bottom. I will see if one fits in where you have pointed out. EDIT - The knob was tightened to hold the throttle in place. No screws are present where you pointed out.

Everyone, Yesterday, I picked up a MEP 831A generator set for $400. Has a little enclosure damage. The upper fan unit was missing. Pull start was removed due to the rope breaking. The positive wire side for the battery was cut. Solar charger wires & the upper fan wires were cut. Moved it by...

One is the rear kickstand. Since I put smaller tires on, it is to long to be useful really! I took it off to see if I could just unscrew the foot all the way & have it machined down a few inches. Apparently, it can't be done... at least by hand. Didn't dig much farther yet. Second one is a...

Curious... did you make some ramps for the trailer?

Was out in the garage late last night after work doing some more things. Made a bracket with some extra space in case I decide to add another outlet box. Moved the outlets from the side of the generator to this bracket. Easier access. Also keeps the generator clean as I plan to have my wife...

Glad you got it running. Some experience from my re-build with batteries... get good ones even if you're not in the cold. I had some cheap lawn mower batteries that worked for about a year. Then, when I needed my generator, it wouldn't start. The diesel engine on this unit may not look big...

I put a hose barb on first but liked the idea of the hose better. Had an older washer machine hose from work. Cut on end so it can be run below the trailer & train into a bucket or whatever. Remove it quickly when done. As a backup, you can put the hose fitting cap on as well so it by some freak...

I ordered from Croft & that is what they sent. Forgot the add that part of it. :)

Did some work today. Added picture of the pump setup to my last post. Biggest thing I did was install the proper damper shock for the surge brakes. The main reason why I think this shock is different than others similar is that it really isn't a shock... it's just a damper. It will no spring...

Did some more work today since parts came in. Added pictures of the fuel pump setup to my previous post about it. Adapter came in & I got the hose hooked up. Works out great! Put a street 90 & hose adapter on the oil drain. Will put a cap on it. Have an old hose that I made to go with it that...

Not sure if this will help you at all but I did a build off an old MEP-501A engine. Ended up selling it, but I made a video explaining what I did & that it worked. May at least give you some ideas? Kind of wish I kept it after all the work I did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgOFNAfPt4I

Did a little more work today. Fuel pump, filter, & hose fittings installed. Had to modify the suction piping on the pump since it was to long. Removed the telescoping part, trimmed it to 3/4in above the tank bottom, & cut 2 V's into it. Sprayed the tank a bit to see how the pain will coat...

On another note... mostly fixed the leaky fuel fill on the generator itself... I had no idea that there was an open & close setting for the vent. Had been in open. I filled it up to full when I got fuel for the 50 gallon tank & did some quick stops on the way home. Very little leakage. Possible...