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  1. K

    Newbie with an -803a

    For my 802A I spent about $300. S1 plastic shaft was busted. Got a new 75902LV S1 off ebay for around $40. New fuel & oil filters. $40 Petcock was torn off radiator. Simple soldering fix. $0 Leaky IP return lines. $1 worth of fuel line and a couple of clamps. $3 Two new group 51 batteries...
  2. K

    Converting a MEP-831A to standard generator

    Yes, P7/J7 has to be relocated. Did it to my 831 with the 4K head installed. The contactor has to be relocated too. I'll let that cat out of the bag for those that may be interested in converting their 831A to a "standard" generator head such as the Northstar 4000 watt head. I'm developing a...
  3. K

    Newbie with an -803a

    Some TM's for the 803 you ought to download so you have them on hand when needed. TM 9-6115-642-10 is the Operators Manual TM 9-6115-642-24 is the Maintenance and Troubleshooting manual for maintaining the set and diagnosing issues. Also has wiring diagrams. TM 9-6115-642-24P is the Parts...
  4. K

    804A Battery

    Fuse Mod and many other genset updates are covered in this TB -> https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?122965-FIELD-AND-SUSTAINMENT-and-MAINTENANCE-2k-THRU-200k-TQG-GENERATOR-SETS
  5. K

    MEP-831a no crank and oil pressure light is on

    You should see about 100 psi at startup. Will drop to about 85 PSI when warmed up. 15 is way too low. Have you followed the TM's No Crank procedure? It walks thru testing each of the items in the crank circuit.
  6. K

    mep-803a dc side shorted to ground

    Did that fix the short to ground or is it still shorted?
  7. K

    cable access boot mep 802A

    I spent some time yesterday looking for you. Couldn't find any..
  8. K

    MEP-831A Battery Charger

    Update.... I received a charger from a S.S. member so that I could complete the reverse engineering. Done. :grin: Prototype charger using the same parts and circuit as the original works as expected. Printed Circuit Boards designed and being fabricated now. My plan is to be able to offer...
  9. K

    MEP-831a no crank and oil pressure light is on

    Are you following the procedure on the data plate above the pull start cord when doing a manual start? After doing the pull start you need to also momentarily toggle S1 to Start position to clear the OP fault. For the "no crank" problem there is a section in the -13 TM to troubleshoot that.
  10. K

    MEP-531A find

    I made that mistake back in May. Set is on casters and it quickly rolled into my ankle. 2 months later the pain and swelling has just subsided.
  11. K

    MEP 802A Fix-up Thread

    I just received a dozen more of them to give to S.S. members. If you need one I'll drop one in the mail to you. Just shoot me a PM with your mailing address. No charge.
  12. K

    MEP 803A Surging, Not holding frequency

    To me it seems to be a fuel delivery problem. Starts to starve, RPM's drop, gets fuel again and over revs causing Hz to drop and then go high. Possibilities in my mind are... - Failing primary fuel pump? - Crap in the tank randomly clogging fuel pickup? - Clogged fuel filter on the primary fuel...
  13. K

    Inf about Percent Rated Current

    The %Load meter is not a voltmeter, instead it's a current meter. It's a 1.0 amp meter at full scale (133%)
  14. K

    MEP-802/803 fuel return improvements

    In my notes from another thread I have the 1/8" Gates as PN 27000 (1/8" / 3.2mm)
  15. K

    MEP004a Generator, Parts ID, Xfmr

    Joe, I believe you need to look at TM 9-6115-464-24P to get the PN's. The TM 9-6115-464-24P I have is dated 9-July-1992 The exploded diagram with ref #'s is on page 137. Parts numbers are listed on page 141 and on.
  16. K

    MEP-802/803/831 Generator Control & Parameter Monitor by WIFI Demo

    Correct, it is set up to be an AP (access point). When a device such as a cell phone connects it is assigned an IP address. Additional devices can connect to it and they are assigned their own unique IP addresses. A WiFi device does not need to be connected to the controller all the time...
  17. K

    MEP-802/803/831 Generator Control & Parameter Monitor by WIFI Demo

    For those interested here is a link to the installation and operation manual for the Remote Start Controller. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s2QsaP5HHCuteQ42AztxV0gdc9nocbYM/view?usp=sharing Feel free to post up, PM or email me with any questions!
  18. K

    MEP-802/803/831 Generator Control & Parameter Monitor by WIFI Demo

    Well... after 9 months of prototyping, improvements, testing and some great Beta testing feedback the Remote Start Controllers are now available for sale! For details and ordering information please visit my listing in the Classifieds - Parts For Sale section of the forum at...
  19. K

    MEP-831A High oil pressure

    The 831's do run at a high oil pressure. Mine with the factory break in oil runs at about 130 PSI at startup.
  20. K

    MEP-802/803/831 Generator Control & Parameter Monitor by WIFI Demo

    Going to look into this shortly. :roll:
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