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  1. K

    MEP-802A Starts Intermittently

    Found that the fuel rack isn't sliding right when the shutoff solenoid retracts to the run position. If I reach thru the hole for the droop adjustment and push a bit on the rack it pops to the right. Seems there is a bit of friction for a fraction of and inch and then it slides free. I can get...
  2. K

    MEP-802A Starts Intermittently

    Tried starting it this afternoon. No love... Tried starting with Fault Reset pushed. Same result. I cracked one of the hard lines on one of the IP's and cranked it via S1. No spray. Fully removed the nut and made sure line was free from IP. Cranked it via S1. No fuel at all. Stop solenoid...
  3. K

    MEP-802A Starts Intermittently

    No fault lights when cranking. All fault lamps good. Will try pushing Fault Reset while cranking and let you know. Fuel solenoid pulling in as it should and have fuel flow so there shouldn't be any other electrical reason it won't start.
  4. K

    MEP-802A Starts Intermittently

    It has the original Facet cube fuel pump. That failing was my first thought that's why I checked for good flow at the return line. I do have an Airtex E1074 as a spare so I could try popping that in and see. I'd expect the set to at least fire a few times when I get the no start issue due to...
  5. K

    MEP-802A Starts Intermittently

    My 802A has developed an intermittent starting problem. It has me baffled. I've had it for about 4 years and has always promptly started. It gets used almost weekly to test products I build for the 802/803 such as the Remote Start and an "new" product. Today I was using the 802 to test...
  6. K

    MEP 831 not getting over 150 volts

    Correction, hadn't had my coffee yet... With the set OFF check the position of the 120/240 switch under the inverters clear cover. Might want to toggle it a few times and then leave it in the 120/240 position. Then... Remove the 4 screws holding the red safety cover over the inverters output...
  7. K

    MEP 831 not getting over 150 volts

    Is the throttle linkage adjusted per the TM such that the gap between the magnet and the target is 5/16" at no load? Can you measure the voltage at the lugs from L1 to Neutral and then from L2 to Neutral and let us know what you read?
  8. K

    MEP 831 ran fine now Short Circuit / Overload turns it off.

    The inverter itself senses and determines if there is an Overload/Short Circuit OL/SC) situation. The K8 OL/SC fault relay is inside the inverter. On the surface it might appear that your inverter has gone south.
  9. K

    Schematic for 802A whole thing

    My 802 has the older GFCI without the breaker and the in line fuse installed in it. It was in it when I purchased the set. Here is a pic of the in line fuse holder in my set.
  10. K

    MEP 802A OR 803 FRONT PANEL GFI NEEDED

    You'd want a GFCI outlet that was weatherproof if the set is exposed to the elements.
  11. K

    Need help with mep802

    Battle Short must be OFF to start the generator. Check that. Do you hear the fuel pump run when you put S1 in the Prime/Run position? Do you hear the "clunk" of a solenoid when you move S1 to the PREHEAT position? Do you hear the "clunk" of a solenoid when you move S1 to the START position...
  12. K

    Schematic for 802A whole thing

    Depending on the year it may have breaker in the GFCI or a separate fuse.
  13. K

    Gen Set, TM 5-5260, Stock No. 6115-376-7003 from 1953.

    Not sure if you looked there or not yet but there is a forum called Smokestak that's devoted to antique engines, generators and the like. Someone on there had a model almost identical to your set.
  14. K

    Primer Pump Not Coming On MEP 803-A

    The cube versions are available on ebay. Search for "40194 Fuel Pump"
  15. K

    MEP-531a

    You can get just the bowl on ebay. Simply search for "124064-55510 " Many from $10 - $16
  16. K

    MEP-531a

    There are lots of them on eBay.
  17. K

    MEP 831a fuel pump working, not going through injector pump.

    There certainly shouldn't be 40 VDC on P17-11. K8 inside the inverter should only pass thru whats at P17-12. Seems something is afoul inside the inverter. Weird that you measure 0 VAC at the inverters L0, L1, L2 terminals but the set voltmeter is showing 160 but you measure 40 volt at it's...
  18. K

    Generator MEP 803A problem “over voltage”

    You might want to look at this thread --> Overvoltage Some info on what to check when chasing an overvoltage fault.
  19. K

    MEP803A Over Voltage

    I'd suggest checking the connection between the front panel voltage adjust potentiometer and terminals 1 & 2 on the regulator. An intermittent connection there would cause random voltage swings. With the set OFF disconnect the leads to terminals 1 & 2 and measure the resistance bewteen the...
  20. K

    MEP 831a fuel pump working, not going through injector pump.

    Now that you have the correct AC voltage at the ABC terminals on A5 what does the sets AC voltmeter indicate for voltage? Carefully measure the AC voltage between the following terminals on top of the inverter under the plastic cover. L0 to L1 L0 to L2 Is the LED illuminated inside K15 (the...
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