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If it wouldn't be too much trouble, I would like to get on your list for a copy of the ladder logic. I have been looking at how to auto start my MEP-003a, and have been reluctant (with all the other things that are going on) to invest the time to re-invent the wheel, so to speak. I have a...

You have to be careful, and be sure you are not measuring voltage or current. A transducer is a tuned circuit, which when it comes into resonance (around the frequency of 60Hz), outputs a small current that can be used to indicate the actual frequency of the AC. If you are just using a...

If you closely examine both the transducer and the meter, you will find that the output of the transducer is DC, as is the input of the meter. The meter is measuring the amount of current put out by the transducer and translating that into frequency, on the scale of the meter, from 0 to 200uA...

Wow! All the meters I have seen on 002's and 003's (admittedly just a dozen or so) have all been 200ua full scale meters. The meters have all shown 60Hz to be half scale. That tells me that the transducer is outputting 100ua, when the input is 60Hz. My trusty Simpson 260 (I know I am old...

As an alternative, you could look around for a reed resonant meter, and eliminate the transducer. These were quite popular on the older generators, and quite frankly, IMHO more reliable. I have purchased 3 of them from that online auction house in the past few months. Jim

Does it indicate that it is making electricity? The generator head could be shorted, which would be very unfortunate.

mep-002a battery charging curcuit There are a couple of quick things to check. There is a fuse on the back side of the fan shroud above and to the right of the oil filter. That might be out. Under the fan shroud there is a little rectifier-regulator that might have some corroded connectors...

There are probably many ways to build a pad. A check with your local building inspector may settle what needs to be done. But sometimes it is better to beg forgiveness than get permission. I mounted my MEP-003A on 2'x2' patio blocks, and cut up an old dump truck tire flap into 4" squares and...

I'm curious what parts you might have. I have the 002A running, but it is awfully loud. I need to check to see if the muffler is on tight, but I might be needing another. Jim

Thanks, I appreciate it. I will keep it in mind. It has been an interesting learning experience so far. And, the result will keep me out of the dark the next time the electric fails.

Sounds like it might be an injector pump problem. Not sure if it will help, but some diesel fuel conditioner is probably not going to hurt. Might help. Jim

Picked up an MEP-002a with 400 hours on a M116 trailer (no cover) over the winter at Wright Patterson for $620 plus the GL tithe. Finally found some time to work on it, and it did need some work! The fuel tank on the inside is the rustiest tank that the radiator shop or I have ever seen. Found...