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Yesterday, 20:34

NormB replied to a thread 803a fermont generator piston liner in Parts wanted

A good machinist can make a liner, but it'll cost you. Whole engine may be cheaper.

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Yesterday, 20:17

NormB replied to a thread Hurricane Florence in Auxiliary Equipment

Keep in mind you're more likely to get wet stacking if generator demand is under 25% of rated load, or about 1250watts for an MEP-802a, 2500W for an...

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09-16-2018, 21:05

NormB replied to a thread Hurricane Florence in Auxiliary Equipment

That’s the nice thing about the 802a. About a half gallon an hour at rated output. Do that 12 hours a day (AC, freezer/refrigerator, charge...

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09-15-2018, 21:44

NormB replied to a thread New member from Arkansas in Requirements For New Members

Welcome from Maryland. Norm

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09-14-2018, 20:29

NormB replied to a thread forgive me for i have sinned ! in Auxiliary Equipment

Give it a few minutes, Guyfang will have them posted.

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09-12-2018, 09:20

NormB replied to a thread My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), oil pressure gauge not working in Auxiliary Equipment

Doh! Thanks. Meant to mention that. Wiring. Connections. ALWAYS assume first the connection is wonky, check for corrosion, missing wires, etc....

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09-11-2018, 19:08

NormB replied to a thread My first MEP generator (MEP-802a), oil pressure gauge not working in Auxiliary Equipment

Looks like a sweet deal if the hours are low and it works for you.Manuals.Everything you're looking for are in the manuals which Guyfang has...

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09-11-2018, 17:01

NormB replied to a thread Generator AUX fuel connections in Auxiliary Equipment

Actual part number would be helpful.When I first got an external/aux fuel line, I had to ask my brother in law (a senior/master airframe and power...

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09-11-2018, 16:53

NormB replied to a thread Generator AUX fuel connections in Auxiliary Equipment

Those things are awesome. I own 8 of 'em (2 gas, 2 ethanol-free gas, 4 diesel) and 2 of the 2.5 gal sizes (50:1 gas/oil and ethanol free gas)...Got...

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09-03-2018, 22:07

NormB replied to a thread MEP-8xx series Replacement parts in Auxiliary Equipment

Thanks. Looked at some of those, too. Kit from UK runs about $100 plus shipping. So where/who makes the OEM parts? Some shop in UK or do they...

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09-03-2018, 20:08

NormB replied to a thread MEP-8xx series Replacement parts in Auxiliary Equipment

Rookie question, one I’ve been going around in circles on. Found gasket sets (complete) on a different UK website, site you mentioned only has TOP...

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09-01-2018, 16:12

NormB replied to a thread MEP803A Resistor - Diode Assembly in Auxiliary Equipment

I use this in my M1038 as a little extra insurance, hadn’t thought to add it to the gensets. When I read the packaging, info on the yuge jungle...

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08-31-2018, 10:48

NormB replied to a thread Proper trailer for 802A in Auxiliary Equipment

803a is JUST a tad heavy for this model trailer - rated wt about 1420, genset's around 1100+. Fine for the 802a though.

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08-30-2018, 21:58

NormB replied to a thread Proper trailer for 802A in Auxiliary Equipment

Matter of fact, that’s how I got my 802a home two years ago - Harbor freight 4x8 folding trailer. I’d mounted some marine-grade 3/4” plywood and...

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08-27-2018, 15:40

NormB replied to a thread MEP-8xx Battery Information in Auxiliary Equipment

Got thinking. I owned a Chevy HHR until a few years ago when we traded it in for a VW Golf for our son. He'd driven the HHR all over the eastern...

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08-27-2018, 11:48

NormB replied to a thread MEP-8xx Battery Information in Auxiliary Equipment

I put a 5 watt pulsetech charger on the lead-acid tractor batteries I put back into my genset. Measured 24.4V. Let it sit for about two weeks -...

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08-27-2018, 08:57

NormB replied to a thread Question re: Loading MEP 802 or 803 onto M116A3 trailer in Auxiliary Equipment

Some great ideas. The crane I hadn't thought of but looks like a good investment. There's a LOT of mfrs of these selling on amazon and epay. turns...

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08-26-2018, 14:10

NormB started a thread Question re: Loading MEP 802 or 803 onto M116A3 trailer in Auxiliary Equipment

How the heck is it done in the field? Or is it? Do soldiers tilt the trailer and gently (as much as possible) offload the things, use a comealong...

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08-26-2018, 09:17

NormB replied to a thread What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately in HMMWV

MILSPEC balancing is done with a bubble level. The way we drive these things (highway, side roads, parades), it's more comfortable having the...

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08-25-2018, 21:11

NormB replied to a thread What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately in HMMWV

Put ‘em up on a $20,000 machine (IIRC, might’ve been less) and let the machine spin ‘em up and the little laser tell you where to put the weights and...

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08-25-2018, 19:58

NormB replied to a thread What have you done to your HMMWV today/lately in HMMWV

Spent the day at AOR’s shop (Jeff) helping install his airlift bumper and RICO spare tire mount. All went together with minimal “glitches” - he’d...

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08-23-2018, 17:47

NormB replied to a thread MEP-8xx Battery Information in Auxiliary Equipment

I'm back to using those too, after BOTH my Optima yellow-tops flat-out DIED after I let the genset sit without starting for about six weeks. Six...

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