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    MEP-1050 Fault Code 3665

    Part number 11675004 NSN 5340-01-059-0114 aka "Slave Cap Assembly" I believe. Available from many sources, you can try searching for "nato 1 pin slave receptacle cap" e.g. https://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/naslrecowrec.html All the best, 2Pbfeet
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    Converting a 005A with a Digital Controller

    😯 Wow. A positively grounded battery on a modern piece of electronics seems unusual to the point where I would be wondering about a documentation error. It would certainly have me being extremely careful. If you probe the (-) point when the controller is powered up is there a voltage? I...
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    803A engine help

    That is the data plate for the engine. How useful it is might be a different item. What parts are you ordering? There's ordering MEP-803A parts, there are Onan specific parts, there are Lister Petter (LPW4) model parts, and of course generic parts. The most specific is always going to be...
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    803A engine help

    As @Ray70 points out I would suspect that there is something amiss with the camshaft, probably its gear. To me, the "rocker arms they seemed to be 90 degrees off" and "...there are spots when rotating the engine where it gets tight like we have interference..." are consistent, and both point to...
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    Inexpensive load bank

    Nice job! Way nicer than my version. We live with fire risk most of the year, and I realize that the Jersey shore is usually wetter, but, that lower heater runs a risk of baking the ground in front of it. If it were me, I'd make sure to have it on concrete, or with the louvers pointing up. I...
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    MEP-1050 Fault Code 3665

    @peapvp great eyes on the wire. To me, that frayed wire looks as if it is almost burned in the photo.
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    803A Hits a Wall at 9.3kW

    I understand the challenges of not having enough time, and at some point the whole "time is money" devil raises its head. Only you know what you are up for. Running the machine at slightly reduced output power may fix the compression/carbon issues, but I don't see how it would help low oil...
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? I think so……

    Seems like a very intact and generally clean unit to me. If it were me, I wouldn't be cranking to start without the fuse mod installed. Unknown history and all that. I would not be surprised is it spits some smoke and carbon as you start to load it up, as it seems as if there is a bit of black...
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    Incorrect Voltage Output

    Do you have the manual? Have you tried the included flow chart for troubleshooting? How old is this genset? I'm not finding any reference to that model number on the PowerTech site. Did you call Powertech to ask for advice? A few photos might help, particularly of the voltage regulator and the...
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    Incorrect Voltage Output

    Can you share a bit more information please? Model number, hours, generator head manufacturer, known servicing details, and its history, e.g. have you seen the unit deliver 20kW? All the best, 2Pbfeet
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? I think so……

    Having cats is not the same thing as zero rodents. Ask me how I know..., and I would not overlook mud dauber and paper wasps...
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    MEP-803A —— Did I Score? I think so……

    Kinda hard to tell from here, but the body panels seem to fit, no massive leaks, coolant looks newish, and no sign of fire, but the photos are photos of photos, so it is hard to tell. May I suggest getting your hands on it, and taking some better photos? Then doing the fuse mod and MOV if they...
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    MEP-002A and MEP-003A recent Injection pump observations and warning

    I would point out that Rudolf Diesel's engine is a far cry mechanically from today's diesels. FWIW: I have switched to hydrotreated vegetable oil for my diesels. It is also called renewable diesel in some areas or HVO. It burns more cleanly that petroleum diesel, and has a better lubricity...
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    Is there an easy way to change output from 220 to 440V on the MEP804B

    Here's a Bridgeport II schematic. As @peapvp points out, it looks set up to convert; http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Bridgeport-Series-II-Interact-2-CNC-Mill/07-Schematic/schematic.jpg
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    Is there an easy way to change output from 220 to 440V on the MEP804B

    You've probably considered this, but why not replace the the motor, or possibly adjust the internal wiring to support 220V? 1HP is not usually an expensive motor compared to some of the possible switching solutions, unless it is an unusual rpm. A lot of the Bridgeports came 450/230V. All the...
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    MEP-803A - New to me, excited to get it going.

    @KD7CAO that's an impressive amount of carbon in the manifold and an impressive amount of oily/greasy unburned diesel and carbon on the piston heads. I'd start with carb cleaner. If you use compressed air, try to have it going across the top of the piston head, rather than down to minimize dust...
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    Mep 803a No/Low Low Power Output

    I believe #12 are the slide on terminals for the winding that go on terminal block 10, along with #45. If you are missing 12 as connections, the generator is going to have real trouble generating electricity. All the best, 2Pbfeet
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    Mep 803a No/Low Low Power Output

    Welcome! Congrats on getting it purring like a kitten. Which TMs do you have and have you read? The fourth photo has what looks the remains of rodent nest. If it were me, I would start by cleaning out the debris (fire and short risk), examine that area for wire damage, and clean off the mouse...
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    Hurricane Beryl with Mep 802 and Light tower back up.

    I find that an issue / challenge with UPS units is that when they have tight limits on acceptable input voltage/frequency, the droop upon loading can cause the UPS to decide the voltage / frequency is out of range, and drop off line, as @Toolslinger posted above. Then you have a rinse and repeat...
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    Hurricane Beryl with Mep 802 and Light tower back up.

    I think that it rarely hurts to replace an old capacitor like that, especially in a unit of unknown history, and always good to keep a spare on hand. If it were me, I would test load it after changing to make sure everything works. Capacitors aren't the most reliable parts in the box in my...
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