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  1. K

    MEP-802A/803A gauge lighting

    My 1997 802A gauges have openings for light sockets. Here's one of my gauges with the light socket opening. The opening is 5/8". Did some research and found the Dorman 85805 socket is a match for the gauge opening. Got them from Rockauto.com for $1.63 each Fit's perfectly in the gauge...
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    Wireless AutoStart with Remote Parameter Monitoring

    To be honest I haven't gotten back to it. Let's just say life here has been :cookoo: hectic here. Not conducive to making a lot of racket running the genset just outside the house. Probably June 1st before I get back to seriously working on the project.
  3. K

    MEP-802a no fuel light problem

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    MEP-803A Won't crank Ouick Fix?

    Terminals 2,4,6,8 in S1 should have ~+24 volts on them. They are all tied together. You'll need to have the Emergency Off button in the out position, the Dead Crank Switch in the NORMAL position and CB1 closed to enable +24 to get to the S1 Master switch. The path is: Battery +24 ---> Dead...
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    MEP-803A Won't crank Ouick Fix?

    Here is the continuity map. (Ignore the double images. They are both the same) You can also search for a 75902LV switch. It's not plastic and is a good rugged drop in replacement for the original switch. Got mine a couple of years ago on the big auction site for ~$40
  6. K

    3 phase 208 help

    Correct :-)
  7. K

    3 phase 208 help

    It's not the AM/VM switch that sets the 803 to 3 phase mode. You need to set the output voltage phase selector switch that's on the back wall inside the meter/relay compartment. Gotta drop the meter panel open to get to it.
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    3 phase 208 help

    See page 2-2 in TM 9-6115-642-10 for terminals used in 3 phase. Also see the electrical diagram on page almost at the end of TM 9-6115-642-24. It's F0-1 Electrical Schematic and shows L0
  9. K

    3 phase 208 help

    Yes. 4 Lugs. In 3 phase L1, L2, L3 are the 3 phase outputs and L0 is the Neutral
  10. K

    MEP-802a hookup

    For safety I'd think you'd want the L14-30R on the end of the 10/4 cord from the genset and the barn connector should be a L14-30P. Wouldn't want to have HOT prongs on the cord from the genset.
  11. K

    MEP-8xx series fuel pump

    The big auction site by searching the NSN #.
  12. K

    Newbie looking to buy MEP802a or MEP831a

    You can get oddly high readings if the contacts in the selector switch on the front panel are not making perfect contact. The circuit for the load meter are switched in that switch and contact resistance will goof up the current reading. You can try to "exercise" the selector switch to polish...
  13. K

    Finally bought a MEP-831a

    How abut one of these for a power inlet? http://www.amazon.com/NOCO-Genius-GCP1-Black-125V/dp/B009ANV81S/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1459539040&sr=1-4&keywords=rv+power+inlet
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    Help - Reasons for 803A no power to output terminals but power at 10A receptacles

    Pressing the lights is only a self test of the bulb. It does not "reset" anything. Normally you should only have to toggle the interrupter switch to the CLOSE position for a moment for the contactor to latch closed. Could be an intermittent connection somewhere, a flakey contact in a number of...
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    Help - Reasons for 803A no power to output terminals but power at 10A receptacles

    As for simple checks... 1) If you HOLD the contactor switch in the CLOSE position do you get any power from the output terminals? If holding the switch in the CLOSE position makes power at the output terminals then SKIP the following checks. If you have a voltmeter you can check for ~24 volts...
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    Help - Reasons for 803A no power to output terminals but power at 10A receptacles

    Yes - the AC interrupter switch must be toggled to the CLOSE position after each time it's started to enable power to the output terminals. The 10A convenience outlet always has power regardless of the interrupter state. Any fault lights on after you start it or after you attempt to close the...
  17. K

    Help - Reasons for 803A no power to output terminals but power at 10A receptacles

    Did you toggle the contactor close switch after starting it? Did the contactor closed light go on?
  18. K

    MEP-831A's in Central Virginia

    Actually it should be... 1. Upon starting the generator, the load contacts on the contactor (A1-A2, B1-B2) will be OPEN. The indicator light on the control panel should be OFF. 2. Flipping the AC circuit interrupter switch to CLOSE and then allowing it to return to center will CLOSE the load...
  19. K

    MEP-802A & 803A prices & repairability

    Just keep watching the auction listings and you may/will stumble upon one at a reasonable price. I trolled GL for about a year before scoring mine. It was a 1994 802 with ~1,400 hours on it. Non runner when I picked it up from Ft. Meade. $833 including tax & premium. A few relatively easy to...
  20. K

    MEP-802A fuel tank removal.

    Guy - Do you have a suggested AIRTEC pump part number to replace the Facet?
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