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  1. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    Thanks all.!!!. I played around with the floats. The Gen appears to be working without any of the issues...I have tested it several times and seems to run well. I have yet to call an Electrician to install the required wiring/panels for my pumps.. based on your knowledge and experience is a 5KW...
  2. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    Thanks everyone.. I ended opening up the crankcase and playing around with the pressure relief valve, just making sure it was not stuck..The pressure now seems to be reading around 60 ~ 70 psi, which is ok and within acceptable engineering ranges... I manged to run the set and it is outputting...
  3. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    Fellow Steelers, thanks!!!! for the education!. yes it was indeed reversed wiring. still miffed as to how/why it came out of the army auction mis-wired.. The gen started with no smoke !. Here is what I noted. 1. Moved the Master Switch to "PRIME & RUN" .........ticking/knocking sound from...
  4. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    hmm..thx..so the one i got may have had the wiring reversed...I will re-connect as shown... will i have caused possible damage wit the wrong connection? thx..
  5. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    thanks all...Guyfang, yes the FU-1 seems to blow even before I try and start. Actually it looks like it blows when I connect the negative terminal to the battery..am completely stumped now..
  6. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    diverting for a minute..does this pic (with a bar connectin) indicate the Ground and Neutral are bonded?
  7. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    thx....will verify the connections again. Here is a pic of how it is hooked up at the starter end. The red cable -VE goes to the -VE terminal post on the 2nd battery:-?
  8. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    k, so i replaced the fuse in FU1 and pulled out CD-1...no sparks or any sound, however I noticed that the new fuse i put in FU1 has blown again..as ever any pointers greatly appreciated. also Guyfang, when you say the negetive terminal has to go to a ground point .. I see a white covered cable...
  9. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    Guyfang, appreciate your early response and advice. I have the cables hooked up as you describe above. I noticed the CB-1 is fully pushed in ..should i pull it out? I guess i need to pull it out. I also unscrewed the FU1 and the fuse seems to have blown so i will replace that...a quick one what...
  10. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    after a couple of weeks dilly-dallying , I finally plucked the courage, read the manual 2 times! and ready to go ahead. I connected a ground rod and connected the ground cable to the G on the generator. I also hooked up 2 12v batteries, however when I connected the -VE terminal there was a big...
  11. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    sorry about the delayed update..was out of town for a few days...The radiator and drain stops look ok. I filled it with coolant today and no leaks. so i "presume" no issues..will find out when i get to starting the machine... I got my local truck hydrulic shop to make the missing hoses, have...
  12. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    Once again Thx and Thx!!! I guess i now appreciate what my grade school teacher always told me...The Devil is in the Detail! looks like the block drain petcock is damaged so i will need to hunt for one...will let you know how i fare...
  13. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    I came across another missing part that has me stumped. I've gone thru the Tech manuals but admit its a challenge to follow so any help is very much appreciated.. I have attached a picture (circled) the connectors minus hose. Where do these connect too? thx....
  14. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    dependable; Guyfang; jamawieb---many thanks for the lifeline!....really appreciate the education..thx!
  15. K

    MEP-802 hose connections- assistance!

    Thanks in advance for looking at my post..This is my first post and a newbie to ex military Genset. I bought an MEP802 as a backup unit for my farm pumps. I was cleaning the unit and noticed almost all the fuel hoses / connections had been removed, i. I am not a mechanic but do understand...
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