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  1. Daybreak

    My MEP-802a recovery from Fort Drum & work though to start project. Documenting here.

    Howdy, OH, the filter cartridge cup got ya... ;) Anyway, nice start-up. The MEP-802A being 2 cylinder does have some shake to it. It is more pronounced when it is not on solid ground. My first start-up and run was on a pallet in the back of the truck. The lifting rings were like a Christmas...
  2. Daybreak

    My MEP-802a recovery from Fort Drum & work though to start project. Documenting here.

    Howdy, I found that from the factory, they reversed the bolts direction. After looking at the manual, I put the bolts from the inside, through the plate, then the panel, with washer, lock washer and nuts to the outside. That made it much easier. That was after trying to install it back the way...
  3. Daybreak

    My MEP-802a recovery from Fort Drum & work though to start project. Documenting here.

    Howdy, I see you too have gotten the king kong tightened fuel filter. You are not the only one which has taken the unit apart to get the whole assembly in a vice to get the stupid filter off. Spin-On Fuel Filter is Stuck Thread Napa has all the filters too. MEP-8xx filters
  4. Daybreak

    My MEP-802a recovery from Fort Drum & work though to start project. Documenting here.

    Howdy, Yes, I would say someone just grabbed 2 batteries and shoved them in there. The current listing for batteries are Optima Yellowtops 51R. The Optima RedTops will still command a good price out there. Or any 51R type battery you want to buy. From the pictures I saw of your unit, you do...
  5. Daybreak

    My MEP-802a recovery from Fort Drum & work though to start project. Documenting here.

    Howdy, The MEP-8xx units can be picked up by forklift from any direction. It looks like your missing the fuel tank tube screen.
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