Ive been watching Govplanet auctions for at least the past 7 months. I keep seeing MEP-803s that have a plate saying theyve gone through a Tier 2 reset. Can someone explain exactly what that is ? I see most have a rebuilt diesel. What else ? And if a generator has gone through a reset and its only showing 2.4 hours why is it being auctioned off ? I can understand getting rid of units with 4K or 5K hours. Are these units with issues ?
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Tier 2 Reset Question
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Mike, the government is going to a new gen set. When they issue the new one out, the old ones get hocked off. There is a TB here in the TM forum, that explains everything you may want to know about the Reset program. Look in the TM, and if you can't find it, PM Daybreak. I am using a stupid IPad and can't look up the manual without going offline.
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Military MEP generator reset information
It's a good read to understand what happens to a generator at Tier 1 and Tier 2.
2.0-3.0 hours is standard procedure for testing after reset.
The new 3rd generation gensets are being sent out. The AMMPS are replacing the TQG units.
What is AMMPS generators
AMMPS MEP-1030 5KW Generator
Military MEP generator reset information
It's a good read to understand what happens to a generator at Tier 1 and Tier 2.
2.0-3.0 hours is standard procedure for testing after reset.
The new 3rd generation gensets are being sent out. The AMMPS are replacing the TQG units.
What is AMMPS generators
AMMPS MEP-1030 5KW Generator
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There are lots of good 4000+ hour units out there. If all the parts are visible in the pictures online, you can nab some good generators dirt cheap, that others shy away from. I bought 3 MEP-803a units and all 3 of them run pretty well. I did have to replace the fuel pump and fix the radiator on one of the units but after a new set of batteries and fluids, she runs like a champ. Even the filters on all 3 units look brand new. I should be able to turn a profit on the two units I am selling.
The MEP-10x series sets are even quieter than the 8x series. I would love to have one but I have not seen them for sale yet. Maybe we have to wait another 20 years... I think I saw a trap-ox/cat on the exhaust side in a picture. Not sure if that is factual but it won't be a good thing, longevity-wise, if it is true.
The MEP-10x series sets are even quieter than the 8x series. I would love to have one but I have not seen them for sale yet. Maybe we have to wait another 20 years... I think I saw a trap-ox/cat on the exhaust side in a picture. Not sure if that is factual but it won't be a good thing, longevity-wise, if it is true.
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Out there in very limited supply.... way too rich for my blood (and even more to fail in my opinion). Ill take 6-8 TQGs over 1 AMMPS
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Edit: There is an AMMPS over at that big E auction site if you look for MEP-1050. I always forget they get their knickers in a twist when you link to them.
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I think I will hold on to my 14.5 grand for now...
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Peanuts!!!!!!
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Maybe to some people out there. That is like 3 month's worth of take home pay after taxes for me. Not to mention I have a mortgage and family to feed. Maybe someday I will get to where 14K is not a big deal.
I figure you are joking, though.
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You figure right. That's a little steep for me.
Having said that, if you read the TM's on the AMMPS you will find that it is loaded with all kinds of bells and whistles. I kinda like simple, but could get used to the AMMPS if i was still on active, and had access to the supply system.
Having said that, if you read the TM's on the AMMPS you will find that it is loaded with all kinds of bells and whistles. I kinda like simple, but could get used to the AMMPS if i was still on active, and had access to the supply system.