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    First MEP-803a

    Thats what i was thinking, batteries are only a few months old, but... I have not had them on a trickle charger for the past few months and a few different starts here and there so it doesn't surprise me they were a bit drained.
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    First MEP-803a

    Got the Genny back and running like a top! I first got the wrong size belt which was giving me some fits, went and found a seller on eBay with this belt, now that I know it works I'll pick up another for spare. Everything seems to be hooked up and running, let it spin for about 30 minutes to...
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    First MEP-803a

    Appreciate the comment, I may get something that has a float or like some of the the other folks said using the double tap and just keeping it 6-8 inches off the bottom, you comment about water on the bottom makes me thing maybe I should get a ball valve and attach it down there off the bottom...
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    First MEP-803a

    Highly possible, when disconnecting the wires I did see that the exciter stud was really loose, Im still going to put the new one in place and then my plan is to take time looking over the old alternator or maybe have it tested, if it needs a new control board those are only like 20 bucks and...
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    First MEP-803a

    Finally had some time to get on this, turns out the alternator that was in there was a prestolite so I may just try putting a new control board on it and see what I get. Picked up a new alternator from a guy on eBay out of England. Went to take the old unit off and boy.. I think the military...
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    First MEP-803a

    Im planning to take it apart when I get it out of the gen set here and see what I can see and test before buying anything.. New ones are dang expensive for what it is..
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    First MEP-803a

    I went and looked that up, the number that is easily seen is the voltage regulator part which who knows may be bad.. Lol I think the next time its nice outside Ill go pull the alternator and actually check it all over. As for right now.. I can get by with just using my battery tender, I have...
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    First MEP-803a

    Well no stickers that I can feel or see, snagged some pictures, I don't think there would be an issue wiring up another 40amp 24v unit as it's nothing super special about these alternators from what I can see.
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    First MEP-803a

    I found at least one a bit closer to me, looks like there are a few in Portland as well if I really have to go up there :ROFLMAO: Thank you gents! You are amazing, Ill go see if I can find a sticker on mine.. Not sure I will being early 90's machine, but we shall see!
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    First MEP-803a

    Well I think I have a bad alternator, I was probing around last night and the FU1 was showing continuity, along with 24.8 to ground, checked at the slave port as well and got the same results, and then I hooked up behind the alternator at its + stud and went to ground also got the same 24.8v, so...
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    First MEP-803a

    Perfect, my idea would be to shoot straight up and through the tin roof of the cover and then a 90 degree turn and probably a 6inch run of something like that to keep the Oregon rain out of the pipe 😁
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    First MEP-803a

    Eventually I plan on putting this gen under a permanent cover, does anyone know how long of an exhaust you can get away with while still keeping the exhaust flowing sufficiently? I am thinking of extending the pipe by probably 3 or 4 ft if I can.
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    First MEP-803a

    Good idea on the slave port, that's where I hooked up my battery tender inside, I just unbolted the main leads and hooked up my quick connect there so I can recharge the batterys with the tender I already have.
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    First MEP-803a

    Awesome, thank you! I started going through the TMs to find where the original might be, didn't get far before family responsibilities kicked in 🤣 I did measure 24.6 at the hour meter, but I'm not sure if that's regulated if it's not.. makes me think the alternator isn't putting out much juice.
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    First MEP-803a

    Got my first real runtime with the generator, used just short of a quarter of a tank on roughly 3hrs of run time, Generator was not nearly as loaded as I thought it would be for my house. Running a 3 ton heat pump and the water heater was just under 50% load. The water heater caught up and then...
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    First MEP-803a

    I have just about finished wiring in the house boxes, needed a couple of large wire nuts and apparently didnt pick them up when I was in town last, But for those looking here is what I used. Connecticut Electric 50 Foot Generator Power Extension Cord, 50 Amp, 4 Prong, NEMA 14-50P to SS2-50R...
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    First MEP-803a

    Might even be cheaper in the end, by the time i was looking at all the other adapters etc etc, I just bought a 25ft spool of 5/16's fuel line and callmecolt's aux fuel line fitting package from ebay, along with the brass t's and new fuel pre-cut fuel line. Seeing as how this is a 94 some new...
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    First MEP-803a

    Picked up a 275gal Home Oil tank, need to drain it out and then get some fitting for a pickup in it, would rather use a pickup instead off the bottom 1/2" npt lines just to keep any excess water out of the system or junk as well. Do you guys have any suggestions for those tanks? it does have a...
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    MEP-802A GP Win

    Sounds like you guys got hit harder then we did around salem, didnt have to break out the 803, but I had it sitting in the shop ready to go.
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    DRASH/TMSS Trailer w/ John Deere 35kW Gen Set

    I went through the same thing, If you or your friend wants to grab amp meter then you can get a really good idea on your usage and actual needs, Everything I was reading from generac and few other locations said I needed 20 - 25kw propane unit.. I ended up doing my homework and bought a 803a...
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