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    MEP-802a not charging

    Actually I changed the voltage regulator for a new one, still no go, tested the coils in the regulator and they had about 10-12ohms resistance, not sure why the new regulator didn't make it work, but i went and bought a new alternator al together and its fine now.... your guess is as good as...
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    MEP-802a not charging

    thanks guys... I'll check those things and see where I make out... I think the ground may be a culprit and like that idea, of the units we sold we have 2 that don't charge, one we tried replacing the alternator in, and the other is unmolested, so I don't suspect miswiring as much as faulty...
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    MEP-802a not charging

    the meter is reading a slight discharge while running, and when the generator runs for a while the batteries are drawn down. I have all the TM's but can't find anything that mentions a voltage regulator, The 002 and 003 series used to have one mounted behind the fan housing, but those...
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    MEP-802a not charging

    I am aware its too low, I just don't know what's causing it. Like I said, this is the second alternator, fuse is not blown (and yes, I'm checking the correct one, the 30A fuse below the 7.5A breaker) belt is good, alternator is spinning, and no wires are loose, I'm wondering if there is...
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    MEP-802a not charging

    I have an MEP-802a that is not charging the batteries. voltage when running reads 24.4, fuse is fine, even changed out the alternator from another unit, same result. is there anything else in the charging circuit? any adjustments etc? I suppose I could have 2 bad alternators, but that seems...
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