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I used an inexpensive inline fuse holder from the auto parts store and put a fast acting 3 amp fuse in mine. Less than 5 bucks.

Congrats on the Gen. That is a clean looking set from the outside.

I must have been cornfused on this. So the wire numbers are printed directly on the wire insulation? I guess I didn't look close enough. I have the one wire with a number band on it so I assumed the numbering should all be on bands.

It is safe to set your voltage higher. The voltage at my panel measures 248 from the utility company so I set my gen at that.

:goodjob:

Quite a few of those sold for next to nothing on GP. I will keep my eye out for one nearby. Wouldn't mind parting one out and using the rest for a wagon.

This page reads all the fans and controls are 28 VDC. Loads are variable resistive. Will measuring have the same effects as delivering? I get that sending 400 HZ into a house wouldn't work but it seems a resistive-reactive load should be okay for testing a 60HZ gen. Not saying it would work but...

Holy thread highjack Batman!

I have loaded mine to 51 amps at 240 with my homemade load bank and it doesn't even emit black smoke at that.

These are not faded away. The number bands are just not there except that one.

If my unit ever had numbers they are all gone except a #3 band on the signal terminal of the temperature gauge (M6).

That's a good clean looking unit you have. It has the new style fuel pump, the metal shaft switches, fuse mod already done, and clean operable gauges. You should get good service from that one. I would connect a good quality multimeter at the lugs to verify voltage and hertz and let er rip...

Welcome to the forum! Funny you mention how diesels used to turn the oil black. I remember the old Mercedes I have changed oil in and they would in fact turn the new oil just as black as the old as soon as you started them. None of my current diesels turn the oil black including my 803. I have...

Somehow I missed the more detailed update to this thread. I am still waiting for the unit I ordered to make it across the pond. The unit I ordered has the same number of wires but they are of course different colors and arranged different than the OP's. If I get it to work I will do my own...

If you want to build from scratch and save space then dryer elements are the way to go. They are compact and 5400 watts each. Two of them are all you really need but if you want to push your unit you can hook another two in series. Northern tool has a 5000 watt garage heater advertised for $90...

Not sure how deep into that you want to get but the operator's manual states water and MIL-A-46153, 1to1. Attached is the spec for MIL-A-46153C.

I am not an electrician but I did a lot of reading and research on the subject of grounds and the bonding of ground to neutral. My understanding is you can have any number of grounds. The more the better. You can only have a ground bonded to neutral in one location. Most home breaker panels...

Leave it to the military to use a size no one else uses or stocks. :roll: My hose does have -5 AN fittings.

Have you pulled out the Emergency Stop button?

He didn't say in the OP but I'm pretty sure he is talking about the hose to connect and auxiliary fuel source to a MEP-802A or MEP-803A. May fit other models too?