Search results for query: MEP-002a Starter

Ip solenoid is under the intake cover (undo the latches and flip it open its near the blower wheel looks like a big can. When exactly is it popping what position on the start switch? Does it instantly do it in that position?

My breaker pops when I turn the master switch. I've checked the starter and solenoid, Master switch, Turned the flywheel, float switch (whatever that is for) oil pressure switch moving on to the alternator when I found the post 7.5 breaker tripping, great answers (wish the guy would have come...

Definitely sounds like an intermittent issue. Since its starter related it sure sounds like it could be due to the "Starter Lockout Switch" and its adjustment. Have you downloaded the TM's for the MEP-002a yet? They are under the Top of this page under "TM". In the parts manual you can...

Hey guys brand new member. Didn’t even know this group existed until I was Googling for advice on the issue. I have a MEP-002a that is having an issue that I can’t seem to find the problem. I lose 24v power when I try to start the set or just bump the starter. After I lose the power I have to...

So my gen won't crank over. Things I've checked/observed so far: 1. Batteries are fully charged, with a maintainer on them. voltmeter says 26+ volts. 2. The fuel pumps come on normally in Prime and Aux/Prime positions. 3. Some kind of relay clicks in the control panel when switch is moved...

I'm glad I went all in with my little herd of 5 MEP-002a's when I started with my first procurement. It was ~2012 when my military generator addiction first began with a 12-hour pwr outage with no backup. To this day they are serving me well & should continue to do so if I do my part. I...

BTW, I noticed that on my all original 1986 model MEP-002a it has a Phillips Head Screw with paint on it matches the genset's desert sand paint, holding on the Dust Cover over the S7 starter switch. Seems like that would be better than the "threaded stud & wingnut" protruding out of Dust Cover...

I might need help... I'm starting to HOARD MEP's! Here's "my story", a bit long... but it might help explain how I developed my "MEP-itis" syndrome. Though I fear I am I too far gone to be helped but it might help others steer clear... maybe! ;) It all started ~10+ years ago with my having...

Hi folks, As the government is starting to open the floodgates to get rid of their carbon monster AMMPS MEP's , the ever prevailing question has arisen for the interested buyer of a Military Generator of what the cost of ownership is going to look like. Well, for those of you who remember the...

Wow a 92 vintage... haven't seen that many around. That's the last year the -002a/-003a's were manufactured. How many hours showing on the Hobbs meter? Also, when you take the bottoms off the 3 fuel pumps make sure you get the filter screens back in the right orientation. The open end should...

I decided to get an 002 out of storage and run, since it has been a while. This is a low hour unit(89) that has been stored in shipping container so no weather or rodents. Cleaned up fuel system, checked IP plunger etc. Hooked up good batteries, primer and heater work, but would not crank. I...

Hello, everyone. A long time friend of mine had 2 MEP's given to him by his then father-in-law, an 002A and an 003A. Both ran when he got them, but then sat for some time. As he had no plans to use it, he offered the 003 to me. I thought it to be a good idea to verify running condition prior to...

Curious why your looking for a replacement, are you having any problems with your -002a, needing larger kW machine, or got the bug for something new? If just wanting something newer & different you could but...you should read the below quote from SS member philratcliff. It may cause you to...

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/search/1572492/?q=MEP-002a+Starter&o=date The return spring is good but the solenoid for push out is weak?

I just put in two new batteries. They are reading about 12.4v each. When I crank the gen. The starter tries to engage but it wont catch the fly wheel. It clicks like a low battery but every now and then it seems to catch and it spins the fly wheels just a small bit and make a loud clank noise. I...

Yes, there is a Diode CR2 on A-1 Relay Board that could cause this situation (described in PDF attached below). Never heard of it happening from just sitting but who knows... While you are checking things you should make sure your genset is wired in accordance with the update as was...

Have a 002A generator. Sat for a couple of years. Cleaned fuel tank and pump screens and attempted to start it. Pumps run and fuel solenoid clicks only. New batteries so put 24 volts to solenoid start wire and had a big spark at the battery. Now found out the ground was not connected well...

A few years back I asked the same question when I bought my 1st MEP-002a and I too listed & questioned keeping a few key spares on hand. It was suggested by a long time SS member that if you add up the cost of buying "critical spares" you could in all likelihood buy a complete spare unit. At...

Well, he said even higher hour models was worth $2000 which would be right in the middle of your range. It was one of those trades where I figured even if he was inflating it a bit I wouldn't get hurt, pretty much anything over $1500 and I'd be doing OK and if I actually got close to $2000 I'd...

Hello Everyone, I want to give a status update on my 002a. I took the exciter stator to my local starter alternator shop. He tested it with his equipment and it definitely has a broken wire in one of the windings. I found a place locally that rewinds motors and they quoted me $1k+. I was...