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Another bit of information, this generator came from a batch that were reset and sold out of Chambersburg, PA. It’s a 1994 Libby MEP-803A with two hours on it. They seem to sell a lot of units like this at that location. According to the paper work the reset was done in 2013 and included a new...

I just did the math on the ammeter reading and the heaters are under rated. So I had an 8,280 watt load instead of 10,000 watts. I’ll report back after I get the third one.

I did a 1 hour load test with two 5kw 240v heaters I got from Amazon for $65 each. The thermostat is still working after it stuck closed on the first run. At the end of the hour, my oil pressure was 55psi on the gauge. With both heaters, I showed 76% load. An ammeter showed 34.5 amps per leg...

There are different temp thermostats. Mine currently seems to have the 190 degree version. I think 165 is a bit cool, especially for a diesel. Thanks for the cross reference.

So I got a couple of 5000 watt heaters off Amazon to load test my generator. I put one of it just to see how things went with a partial load. Well, it overheated in short order. I shut it down before it did it via the sensor. seemed like the thermostat never opened. I found a forum post where...

I would test the windings in the generator head. Sounds like you have a short in it that is blowing the rectifier diodes.

Here it is with the extended line and the pump attached with the strap clamp using the existing threaded inserts from the original pump.

So I had new piece of hard line made to reach the new pump After mounting it vertically like the original. measured the length with a piece of solid copper wire and went to a place that make hydraulic hoses and line and had them make me a new one. Cost $10. I’m gonna have to trim the perforated...

So the generator is operating 100%. Charging system works. 60psi oil pressure. Correct output at the lugs. I just need to sort out a mounting bracket for the new fuel pump. Thanks for everyone’s input to get me to this point.

Yeah, I wanted it that yesterday. I have the same strap mount, which will not work as the photo I posted shows. I might just make some new fittings to get closer to the original length. I have a lathe and a mill.

Forgot to mention, the pump I thought was available is discontinued. Ended up getting one at NAPA. Had them look up a 24 volt diesel electric fuel pump. Cost about $90 plus another $20 for fittings. Could have got a different unit for $70 if I was willing to wait a few days. Now I need to make a...

Ok. I’ll put a volt meter on it tomorrow.

So I got a pump locally. It’s not ideal, I have to figure out a way to mount it. I got it from Napa, had them search for a 24 volt diesel pump. It started right up. But now I think I have an alternator problem. The ammeter. Does not go positive when it is running, I’ll trouble shoot that later.

It was reset. The oil is full and clean. There is about a third of a tank of fuel. I shown a flashlight in it and could see to the bottom, no junk. So none of that is a concern. The pump does not run or hum when power is applied. That is the issue. I think I found a source for a suitable pump...

Yeah, I found out about the aux pump. But it’s too cold outside to screw with it. I’ll see if I can turn up a compatible pump at some of the local auto supply places.

The pump makes no noise when power is sent to it. It flows no fuel with power to it and the output line disconnected. So I’m reasonably certain my pump is dead. It’s too cold out to work on it now. and try blowing the lines out or jumping the pump directly to the batteries. And so far my search...

All it says is it was jump started and would not restart Without a jump start. But it had no batteries in it, so that is expected. here is the link to the one I got...

No, i have no faults and all the fault lights work if I press the test button. I’ve been looking at the wire diagrams and it appears that as long as there is 24 volts to the pump it should run. Is that correct?

I just got one of these units From Govplanet. It ran in the videos in the listing. This is my first time with one of these. After I put batteries in it, it cranked and started right up, but died about 30 seconds later. I checked all the basic stuff and quickly figured out the fuel pump was Not...