Mep 3 help

[TURKEY131]

I am new to the generators and need some Help. I have read through the TMs and cant seem to find anything. Mine was missing the starter so I installed a new one. There are three wires two with connectors on them, one was cut. Do I need the third wire and if I do where does it go? Second is the fuel tank. there seem to be a line missing. I have looked all over the machine and can not find where it would go. I have enclosed two pictures to illustrate what I am talking about. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[AceHigh]

One large gauge wire goes to the negative post on the starter, the other large gauge wire goes to the solinoid on the same post as the positive cable.. The smaller gauge wire goes to the other post on the solenoid.

On mine the missing fuel line goes to the fuel pump just above the NATO plug. The fuel line plumbing is kind of complex.

 

[rosco]

I suspect that the missing fuel line is to the pump for the aux fuel source. It goes to the day tank, just keeping it full. The Set always runs off the day tank. The Aux Fuel setting, just keeps the day tank full, using a float system. Thus giving the operator a chance to change fuel sources, wether it be 5 gallon jerry cans, or 55 gallon drums. There is/should be, a special 2"NPT cap, w/two sections piping & hose, for the Aux. system. The special cap is stored in a hole in the frame, behind the left side of the control panel. The rest in the tool/storage box.

 

[doghead]

The aux fuel line connection is at the pump.(not at the tank).

There should be a schematic on the top of the control panel. (for the wiring)

 

[rosco]

Maybe I didn't say it exactly right. Doesn't the outlet of the Aux pump, connect to the tank? Its inlet, going to the Aux fuel source?

 

[Harleyd315]

Looking at the picture of the fuel tank, the line missing on yours would go to the inlet side of the first electric pump. Its the main feed line and the fitting has a pick up tube on it. The other two tank fittings are return from the injection pump and the aux fuel supply line, and are just that fittings, as fuel enters the tank from them. The electric wires are the positive, ground and the exciter wire for the starter solenoid. I have never checked but I would assume you could indentify the ground with an ohm meter to the frame. the other would be the DC hot wire that goes to the control box. The smaller wire goes on the starter solenoid exciter post.

 

[TURKEY131]

Thanks for the comments,. I guess I have to find a fuel line now.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I think user "hdexpert" has some. Might want to check with him or the classifieds.

 

[storeman]

If "hdexpert" can't help you, I can likely hook you up.
Jerry