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  1. rickf

    How do you move your generator(s)?

    Front end loader on my old Massey 20 tractor. Both of my sets are on 116 trailers now but I still use the tractor to move them around. the loader is my back, without it I would not be moving anything over 100 lbs. anymore.
  2. rickf

    MEP802 on the House. What's going on here...

    That plate will also list the running amps and may also list the starting amps if it is a newer unit.
  3. rickf

    MEP802 on the House. What's going on here...

    Have you checked the voltages in the house at the panel with a meter? I don't care what the genset says, you need to check the voltages in the house!!! There are things that need to be checked and followed up on when installing and checking out a genset for the first time. When you tied in the...
  4. rickf

    MEP802 on the House. What's going on here...

    Central air is a pretty heavy load for a 5K genset. How many ton is your compressor? I am sure it is overloading on startup and may not be catching up. I never go by those percentage meters, I have never seen an accurate one yet. I will bet that A/C compressor draws at least half of the capacity...
  5. rickf

    Using thicker oil

    Was the sample the old oil or the new oil? If new then it will not tell you if there are any engine issues.
  6. rickf

    Using thicker oil

    I would still take a sample of the drained oil and send it in to be analyzed to see if there is any metal in it. Once you drain it and put fresh oil in it you need a fair amount of run time before you can get it analyzed.
  7. rickf

    Using thicker oil

    You could have the oil sample tested to tell you the condition of the engine.
  8. rickf

    Using thicker oil

    Guy, The Army spent a lot of money "figuring" out a lot of things. Doesn't always mean it was right, just meant it fit in the budget. I know that in the late 80's early 90's they converted to using 15W-40 diesel oil in all of their reciprocating engines. It was found to have the additives needed...
  9. rickf

    Using thicker oil

    You really need to think of it realistically. The motor is toast so trying to justify using top grade diesel oil in it now is like bolting the door after the horse has has left the barn. You can go with a straight grade heavier oil like a 40 wt and hope for the best but nothing you do is going...
  10. rickf

    MEP Generator Output Waveforms and THD

    Has anyone ever done this test with the older 002-003 sets?
  11. rickf

    MEP-002A Engine Stop Solenoid

    Ok, So that is actually one set of points that connects the one side to the other when they come together. Without seeing the rest of the assembly it is hard to tell what is connecting to what but it looks to me like that setup is connecting the circuit on the left to the circuit on the right...
  12. rickf

    What is wrong me me.. Another MEP803...

    RIP? :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: I NEED one of those mini's!!!!
  13. rickf

    What is wrong me me.. Another MEP803...

    I am guessing that unit was loaded on your trailer with a forklift judging by the width of the tires and fenders. You got a fork to get it off? I have a couple of those heaters, that was a bad deal for me since one I kind of got running using parts from the other but I basically would consider...
  14. rickf

    First MEP 803A, fix up help

    I would think the normal green coolant will be just fine. I don't think liner cavitation is an issue with these engines which is what the SCT is needed for. As far as the broken valve just get a wrench and take the whole valve out and replace it.
  15. rickf

    First MEP 803A, fix up help

    Soot is carbon and carbon is conductive so I can see where there could be all kinds of issues with contacts and switches.
  16. rickf

    MEP-002A Engine Stop Solenoid

    But what is your oil pressure gauge reading? And like Ray said, did you try holding the arm up to see if it stays running and I would ad to that to closely monitor the oil pressure gauge while doing it. The other sensor that can shut it down is the overheat sensor. I think that one would be more...
  17. rickf

    MEP-002A Engine Stop Solenoid

    Was your oil pressure staying steady and at a reasonable pressure or was it very low at the time? Will it start when cold but do this when warmed up? Sounds like an oil pressure issue to me. You have checked the oil level haven't you?
  18. rickf

    First MEP 803A, fix up help

    I admire the skill and patience of you guys that can take these electronics apart and make them work. AND track down replacements!! Icesythe7, I now understand why you are always wanting to put the replacement meters and senders in. LOL.
  19. rickf

    First MEP 803A, fix up help

    Remember, those people in the military did not have to pay for the parts they were pulling out of the parts supply. And the manuals were written for guys right out of high school with very little or even no experience working on equipment. It is much easier to tell them to replace it than to...
  20. rickf

    3 Phase to Single Phase Step Down Transformers

    There is a lesson to be learned here, don't overthink things. We have all done it. I still do at times and then I say wait a minute, Sit down and clear the slate and start over here. Sometimes you get laser focused on something and you do not look at your options.
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