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Hi everyone, It has been some time since my last post. I have updates, tips, and lessons learned. First, Success! The MEP-802a is running well and the house is wired up for it. Status where I left off: 1) Batteries: a. - The work around worked! I visited a local savage yard. They...

Mike KK4AiF - Thanks for the suggestion. I was not able to find a new battery locally for less than $110. A web search shows a $79 battery at two Home DePot stores. I called one. They said they don't even stock the size or can get one in. ------- workaround? -------- Thinking outside the...

Thanks for the next step. Will work it when I have more time. Update: I bought on Craigslist a used motorcycle trailer. It was a great price and was rated at 3,200 pounds. I plan to mount the generator later this weekend. My next expense are the batteries. The trailer's tag and title...

All The generator is working! Thanks for the help everyone. What I think happened: I believe the fuel in the injector pumps dried out after 20+ years sitting. A residual film was left on the pump's cylinder and piston walls. When I cranked the engine the cam internal to the motor pushed...

FYI - Tech manual: TM 9-2815-250-24&P, Section II, figure 12, identifies the pump gasket part number. There are 3 different part numbers. They differ by thickness. The crankcase is stamped with a number that states which gasket thickness to get.

Guyang, Thanks for the information. It was right on! I did a test and some research. As suggested I pulled one (not both) input line. Nothing came out. So, it is likely a pump problem. The tech manual (TM 9-2815-250-24&P, pages 3-50 to 3-53) instructs removing the pump, cleaning it with...

All - I had a little time after work to attempt it again. No luck. Synopsis: 1) Purchased the filters through Ebay. I expect them early next week. Confirmed the current 2nd stage filter was OK to use. 2) Setup the 24-volt workaround 3) Generator configuration: S1 master...

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Daybreak, Hammick, Guying: Awesome feedback and plan forward. Thank you. All - life got in the way. I was not able to get to the generator this weekend due to other priority items. My calendar has a few days after work this week to give it another try. I should have more time next...

Thank you, but don't fully understand. What is the "S-1"? I'll do some homework on forum. It will be a couple of weekends before I'll have time to work it. I'll keep the post update as I make progress.

Thanks for the tip. I'll have some time to work on it in a couple of weeks. I also found in the forum the tech manuals and the information to bleed the fuel system. I'll report my findings.

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Hi, I recently acquired a 1994 MEP-802a with 20hrs. Inspection suggests it has the original 20hrs and not a refurbish unit. Need help in starting it. My first attempted to start it I found the injector return line leaking everywhere. Over the years it looks like the line became putty-like. I...

Hi, I recently acquired a 1994 MEP-802a with 20hrs. Inspecting it suggests it is the original 20hrs and not a refurbish. Need help in starting it. My first attempted to start it found the injector return line leaking everywhere. Over the years it looks like the line became putty-like. I...

Hi, I am an old member but new to posting. I am trying to figure this out. Phil