New MEP 003a, Question...

[mastrman]

I picked up my MEEP 003 Yesterday. Prepped it for starting and started first try! I have one missing piece> The fuel cutoff solenoid was carefully removed. (they returned its screws back to their holes) I looked everything over and the gen did not smoke during initial start. I looked at the 24dc guage and it was dead as a hammer. If the solenoid is missing and there is an open circuit, would that affect the guage? BTW Merry Christmas to All!! Gen has 225 hrs THANKS for any light on this. BTW I have not checked behind the guage panel. It is still in my truck and unreachable until I unload. In any case, I need a solenoid source. Also just checked across the batteries @ 24.8v while running.

 

[R Racing]

I see them on ebay . Im sure someone on here has a spare. If not I may have 1.

 

[Keith_J]

The fuel cutoff solenoid leads could cause a problem is shorted to ground, this would cause the DC circuit breaker to open. A dead gauge could be the gauge itself or something else. All safety mechanisms are bypassed without the solenoid present, the spring return in this component stops the engine.

 

[mastrman]

I looked on Eay. The one I saw was lots$$$. It was new but as long as it is functional I would be happy paying a lot less! I will check the classifieds.

 

[storeman]

I haven't been here in a while. Got wrapped up in trying to learn how to weld (really in how to buy too much equipment). I think I have a couple of the solenoids. My e-mail is below or PM me.
Jerry

 

[Triple Jim]

It's good to see you posting, Jerry.

 

[storeman]

Thanks Jim. Hope all is well with you. Happy New Year to you and all on SS!

 

[Keith_J]

Jerry to the rescue! We have a welding forum, ask any question...

 

[mastrman]

I also have discovered I am missing the 24vdc fuse and cap. Any sources? What size is the fuse?

 

[R Racing]

Mine has a 15 amp 32v fuse in it. Id try auto part stores near you or radio shack.

 

[mastrman]

Does it have a number? What is its length? Does the cap screw in?

 

[R Racing]

The cap is a twist lock. I'll have to go pull it again to get numbers. its the longer glass style fuse.

 

[R Racing]

its 1.235" long and the only other number is 312 on the opposite cap. Looking at the element id say its a fast blow.

 

[mastrman]

Thanks for your reply. I just got on ebay and found some fuses as you described. I also found an asortment of old fuse caps. Thanks again for your help!