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Excellent!!! My pucker factor was getting pretty high. Was afraid I had pointed you in the wrong direction.
When I was checking my 803 (It's alternator looks like a rebuild - no black paint) I remember seeing that capacitor. It is a 2011 reset.
I just checked my 802: It has a freshly...
Green Mountain says the only difference is the end of the alternator needs to be rotated.
"Direct current generator/alternator for MEP802A, MEP803A, MEP812A, MEP813A military diesel generators. NSN: 6115-01-368-2911 (found in the MEP802A and MEP803A parts manuals), 6115-01-459-1661 (NOT found...
The end of the alternator needs to be turned around, too. The way it comes from factory (at least my spare) does not match the configuration as mounted on the 803. Directions about this alteration is on another thread that I haven't been able to find.
This is what I have for alternator...
Good info here on failed alternator diodes: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?143877-MEP-802a-Low-Alternator-Voltage-Output
May help with your rebuild. MEP802A and 803A use the same alternator.
Search Ebay for "MILITARY MEP 802a 803a GENERATOR 24 VOLT 35A REPLACEMENT ALTERNATOR 8MR3005" . He's kind of proud of them, but they are available. A local alternator shop may be able to rebuild yours.
I would check fuses and look for a bad wire connection / short. Low oil may or may not be involved in shutdown. If oil, should have had the oil light on....and confirm plenty of fuel in tank.
You did not indicate if you added oil back to proper level. If not, do it and then attempt a restart. There is a low oil light on these units.
From TM
SYMPTOM
10. Low oil pressure.
TEST OR INSPECTION
Step 1. Check for low lubrication oil level.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If necessary add oil, refer to...
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