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I know many of you, especially you FL guys, put your generators into action during emergency situations. This weeknd I got to put mine to use for fun and a good cause. The local school down the street had their annual fundraiser and a member of the PTA asked if I could run power at the event...

I don't own much in the way of material handling equipment and have typically relied on my tilt-deck trailer and a small dolly with floor jacks to move stuff around. Recently I built a pair of towable dollys to improve my ability to shuffle generators. It got me curious how all of you move a...

Popped the top on my newest auction win and found something out of the ordinary. Mid-2011 build

For the MEP-802a and MEP-803a generator guys, I like to refit my units with twist lock connectors. While the 30 amp twist locks are flush mount and easy to purchase with a cover, the common 50 amp twist locks protrude from the wall face. I CAD modeled a cover that works similar to the 24V NATO...

I've looked through the TMs for the genset and the engines, but cant find an answer for this one. How does the engine generate vacuum in the crankcase? Every diesel I've worked on has a very obvious crankcase vent line that terminates between the cylinder intakes (or turbo inlet) and the air...

Back in February a non-running MEP-803a and MEP-802a came up for auction locally. I've always wanted an -803a after owning two -802a's. The -803a was missing its exhaust flapper, making me hesitant to bid on it and after asking around here, I was more hesitant. I looked carefully at the...

I'm looking for an old video that was likely posted here. Guy was running a wet stacked 802 or 803a (maybe) on a load bank to burn it out. I remember embers coming out of the exhaust. Thanks

So I got another non-runner going again. I bought this one as a parts pile for my main unit, but I got the engine going and thought with some repairs, this unit could be a completed runner. It's been a struggle with missing and broken bits, but today I was able to throw a load on this unit and...

For the CAD guys, I made package models of the -802 and -803 to use for a project. I'm sharing them on GrabCAD if you have a need. They are accurate enough for building a trailer or mounting platform. MEP-802a MEP-803a

Does anyone know how many 802a's and 803a were produced?

One of my units is missing the connectors for the main fuel pump, both on the pump and harness side. I have tracked down the part numbers for the pump side housing and pins, and the housing for for the harness side, but I'm struggling to identify the correct P/N for the harness side pins. Any...

Not so much a question of can you, but has anyone rewired a MEP-802a or -803a genhead for 416/240V 3ph operation? The genhead looks to be a standard 12-wire alternator wired as a Parallel Low Wye for 208/120V output. Typically these can be rewired to a Series High Wye for greater voltage. I...

I know there are a few guys few who have bought multiple generators from auction. When looking at a non-running unit with a missing exhaust flap / cover, what is the likelyhood that it has engine damage from water intrusion?

Hey all, I bought another non-running MEP-802a. It was robbed of many parts, so I've been going through it. I was told it ran and made power at one point, but engine quit starting one day. So far I've fixed the well nut, added the MOV, and dropped in some new batteries. After changing...

Hey all, I've had this MEP-802a for several years now and it has been very reliable. I try to load test every month, but honestly I forget and sometimes it goes 2-3 months between tests. Well I pulled it out yesterday after sitting 2 months and it cranks but won't fire. Electrically...

Does anyone know what the filler hole thread dimensions are? I'm having trouble finding a drawing or specs for the threads on the old WWII style Blitz Jerry cans. Specs or drawings on EverySpec have been superseded by the MFC sepcter can spec. I believe I'm looking for MIL-S-1283 or similar...

Most folks know the MEP units with brushless genheads make clean power. However, I've always wondered how clean. I used a Rigol DS1054Z scope with a Micsig differential probe to do the measuring and screen captures. (So I don't blow up the scope) For baseline reference, here is incoming...

My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), new issue Hi everyone! First off this site has been a wealth of info, as I'm just getting started with MEP generators and .mil surplus in general. So big Thanks to all the contributors out there! I picked up a non-running MEP-802a off Craigslist for cheap...