Recent content by sink1978

Thanks for the advice. What should I soak it in? I have a gallon can of carb chem dip. I’m assuming that should work. Also what does the pin thing do that you can view through the sight whole?

Yes I have. Fuel is flowing to the pump.

MEP-016D

Hi, I got my genset out a few weeks ago and it wouldn’t fire. I bought this gen set from the government probably 5-6 years ago now and it’s always been reliable until a few weeks ago when we had a power failure. The unit only has a about 250 hours on it. Visually everything is in very good...

I hope I am not confusing the situation. I have the MEP-016D. I was asking about the other models because I thought or had read someplace that you need to look at the manual for the A or C model to get instructions for operating the controls of the generator. The engines are obviously different...

Hi, Just a few more questions. I want to make sure I don't break or fry anything. I found no jumpers going to frame ground. In mine I didn't see anything below the lugs that would look like a good grounding spot. It seems weird that it wouldn't had a ground connected as it has 225 hours on the...

Thanks for the info. I don't plan on using a transfer switch. I have a heavy duty extension cord with a three plug head on it I plan on just plugging things directly into through extension cords. I don't plan to run much with it just Fridge/Freezer some lights, Maybe a TV. This generator only...

Hi, I have a new to me MEP-016D that is doing that exact same thing below. I want to run the generator in 120v single phase only mode. I have my generator grounded via the frame to a 6' long copper grounding rod driven into the ground. The generator starts and runs fine. It shows proper voltage...