Acquired a Military surplus load bank

[Daybreak]

You are a lucky Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man, a A427!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Life doesn't get any better than that!

Howdy,
I have made a few sets of cables for the load bank usage.

 

[Ratch]

In the quest for load for my MEP-803a, I decided to build one into the machine. It's tough to see pics, but as I did other work "under the hood", I bought kiln heating wire, and coiled it in front of the radiator. Wire it into an additional contactor or the output lugs directly, and you have an instant built in load.

This is the heating wire I used. $10 to cover 3 machines... (3) 3kw coils. The coils look like tightly wound springs for shipping, but I stretch them out a bit to avoid overheating them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZII95G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00


Being in front of the radiator gives it the advantage of constant air flow, and the safety of the exposed wire being out of reach (it's safer than opening the door to the power lugs). So far, in 8 months of weather exposure, it's not showing signs of rust.
The catch to this...I haven't actually tried it yet. I wanted to get the top on and machine ready for action fast, and ever since, I haven't had the time to take the top off to wire in the coil the way I wanted it (through a breaker).

The coil would be electrified (not to mention red hot), so it should be on ceramic standoffs.
Like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Fi-Shock-MP-6...d=1452554373&sr=8-13&keywords=wire+insulators


Here's kinda how mine looks installed:

 

[Guyfang]

You need to keep us informed on this. Sounds interesting. The old DED, 15, 30 and 60 KW's used to have a loadbank mounted on top of the generator set. Looked like a coffin. Good heaters, but always looked like crap, because the stupid CARC paint got hot and pealed off. The metal rusted. Keep an eye on yours if the ambient air is humid.

 

[Daybreak]

Howdy,
The MEP-802A has John Deere Break-In oil in it. Or, had, during that video. I have been working the MEP-802A to get it up over 100 hours and broken in. Time to change all the filters, and oil. Now onto John Deere Plus-50 II 15w-40.

 

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Howdy,
Here is a picture of the MEP-803A exhaust manifold temperature location I take my reading from. About middle of manifold in the center by the muffler.

 

[JRM]

not bad at all, heck my vw TDI Passat warms ups at 1100F pre turbo 1 minute after startup.

 

[Daybreak]

Howdy,

MEP 800 series wet stacking information.
View attachment PS MAG. Wet Stacking.pdf

 

[Another Ahab]

Howdy,

MEP 800 series wet stacking information.
View attachment 616366

I love this "Hey, Bud!" manuals:

- Short, sweet, and directly to the point (where you can understand it clearly)

And entertaining with the illustrations to break up the text and keep you reading.

 

[Guyfang]

Ahab,

Have you ever seen a 60's or 70's PS MAG? Connie and Bonny were, how shall I say this? More shapely? Somewhat "simpler dressed?" The Nam issues were much more interesting.

 

[Another Ahab]

Oh, I know. I'm with you. That's a part of the entertainment factor I was referring to. I liked those "books". They were a hoot.

 

[Daybreak]

Howdy,
Breaking in another low hour MEP-802A with loads between 80%-100%.
more to follow.

 

[Daybreak]

Howdy,

For those interested, and possibly on the west coast. A member here has some Essex A427 load banks he is selling. Gilroy, California

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?155144-Load-Bank-Testers-Essex-100

 

[Chainbreaker]

Howdy,

For those interested, and possibly on the west coast. A member here has some Essex A427 load banks he is selling. Gilroy, California

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?155144-Load-Bank-Testers-Essex-100

If anyone in PNW (Washington, Oregon) is interested in picking some up and would be passing through Oregon I would be willing to purchase a single unit and share transport costs. I have tractor with pallet forks and could easily pull one off truck or trailer.

 

[Guyfang]

Life just dosnt get any better then a A427!

 

[DieselAddict]

I'm on the west coast doing a project but here is no way I can get that carry-on approved.

 

[Guyfang]

Well, get 30 or 40 friends to make the trip with you. Everyone put a few parts in their luggage and maybe no one will notice?. Ok, the doors might be a problem.

 

[Another Ahab]

Well, get 30 or 40 friends to make the trip with you. Everyone put a few parts in their luggage and maybe no one will notice?. Ok, the doors might be a problem.

One on each arm: somebody is going to have to strap them on and make the trip by air.

 

[Grizzlypower2001]

Anybody in or around Northern NJ can load bank test my 802?

Sent from my mobile office

 

[Daybreak]

no longer available.

 

[Hard Head]

Is there anyone out there that can pick up 2 of them in Gilroy CA and take to fastenal store in town or a freight company. The owner doesn't ship at all! Only local pickup.

I posted for a local delivery person to go out and pickup and take to fastenal. If anyone else would like to do the same we can share a pickup or I can pass you the info on the people providing the service.