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Just took the solenoid apart. O.M.G. If there was any doubt that was the problem they are completely erased.
It is a very interesting configuration. The are two inter-wound coils. To pull the plunger both coils are used. To maintain hold one coil is dropped out by a set of contacts released...
Update.....
I'll start at the end it is the Governor/Fuel/Shut Off solonoid. An internal short increasing as temperature increases. It took over 3/4 tank of fuel and 4 days on and off, mostly on testing. Not being able to get the master switch removed from the panel to get to the lugs to test...
Mep003 control breaker update
Mep003 update
Here is an update to my CB2 DC control beaker popping. The Genset needs to run between 5 to 45 minutes before it pops. So I have to wait that amount of time for every test iteration. Thank God and Coffey1for my Fluke meter. It has a max hold...
Just got the MEP003 that came with the M1061 trailer/laundry unit AKA Kermit hauler running. Looks like it was completely serviced and never run. Fresh oil, air and oil filters etc.
The DC control breaker pops after several minutes of running. The battery charge meter is in the yellow. Oil...