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Looks like something cooked in the voltage regulator. Got some funky readings when checking resistance, but when we put the distribution box back on and checked the VR, other than a pyrotechnic mouse turd on top of the CT, when we hooked it to 12 volts from a battery it put out 120V from L1 and L3.

I took the distribution box off. I blew it out in every position as best as I could. Then I used a degreaser and mild detergent/antibacterial soap and scrubbed off the solids. Flushed around the transformer and blew it out again. Are the tests of the distribution box components best done...

I appreciate the offer and info. My buddy is coming over tomorrow to do some further testing. He worked on gensets in the Corps. I cleaned it out as best as I could today. I found 2 chewed wires but neither were touching anything. I'm a little worried that something got chewed in behind the...

Fired up the Genny last week due to our latest round of flooding. Started up and got a short screech, a puff from the exhaust and it ran fine. Only problem was it didn't put out any power. Started troubleshooting and took off the cover to the current transducer. Mouse nests, dead mice, and...

Storeman, The NSN is 2920-01-038-5252. The manufacturer's part number is SAW-10385252. The manufacturer is Southern Automotive Wholesalers. And yes it worked. 24.5V before starting at the batteries, and 27.9V when running. Sorry it didn't work out for the rest of you.

Phone (850) 455-0971 Fax (850) 456-5117 To place an order I had to make up a purchase order and fax it with my shipping address and credit card info. When I called, I spoke to Jack, who walked me through it. Hope this helps someone.

Gimpyrobb, Not sure I understand what you mean....

Hope this is in the right area and doesn't break any forum rules. Would a Mod please move it if it is in the wrong area. Anyway, my MEP-002 wasn't charging the batteries and after some testing, it appeared that the voltage regulator/rectifier wasn't up to snuff. I found a company called...

Speddmon, Thanks for the info. I'll search the TM'S and see if I can find a testing procedure to isolate the problem. I'll probably have more questions when I start digging around. Isaac-1, Thanks for the tip. I'll check that.

If that was bad would I still be reading a steady 240 output? If so I guess it only really affects the guage?

Speddmon, Can you tell me what the CT/CVT assembly is?

Mistaken 1, I just got my MEP-002A running on 09/07. Changed filters, cleaned fuel system, fresh oil and fuel and a set of batteries. Started and ran like a champ. Tried to start it yesterday, click. Same issue you had. Finally located and cleaned the points on the starter lockout switch...

AC voltmeter on my MEP-002A will only go to about 200 when the genny is set on 240V/1Phase. On 120V, it will only go to about 100. I tried adjusting the screw in the face and actually that is what got me to 100/200 (it was about 90/180 before that.) I tested across L1 and L3 lugs and got a...

Great. Thanks again guys for sharing your knowledge.

Randyman, Did you strip out the fuel float and pickup tubes, etc when you did the gravel shake? Panic button, Would the pressure washer knock the rust scale off the sides and bottom? Thanks