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  1. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    If its bypassed, be overly overly cautious about keeping he box sealed up, if he box isnt sealed up, the heat exchanger can overheat and blow the end out, then you get flames and a big fan pushing the flames I have one in Montana that has ran for 3 winters now bypassed, but the heater never...
  2. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    Clean it out, it get filled up with dust, then readjust, i think there is a procedure in the tm
  3. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    Go to your local semi truck parts house, they will have the mpu, tell them, 2003 peterbuilt 379 vin 3d588760, 18 speed tranny speedometer sensor or jazz hands the googler if you want to wait. As long as the mpu is long enough, the threads are correct, any mpu will work, all a mpu does is...
  4. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    Guy says k2 is on big e auction site,
  5. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    It does look rubbed, i would get another for sure, but that one may still be serviceable. Did you test it before removing?
  6. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    Print off that pdf, and take to him. To troubleshoot the fuel actuator, also have him test the magnetic pickup before yall spend a bunch of time doing some other troubleshooting
  7. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    If you by accident bypass that switch, make darn sure the box is sealed up as much as possible other than minimal open doors for inspection
  8. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    Look at atmosphere pressure switch
  9. 155mm

    Glow plug "tip" didn't come out with the body

    You will need to pull injector and go fishing, If you change 1, change 8. So it doesnt matter if you over volt the 7 dont thread The broken head in to move, maybe you can blow the broken part out
  10. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    Does the unit shutdown when switch is turned to Off? what gave the idea that there is a malfunctioning fuel shut off? https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-805b-806b-electric-fuel-cutoff-tm-troubleshooting-install-manual.145444/
  11. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    I copied and pasted reply so it is inline “Unfortunately your photo does not show the complete MFG's data plate at top of photo. What is the MEP-XXX model? Are you looking for onsite help, online help or both? What is history of genset...new to you?, running or not running?, has it ever...
  12. 155mm

    Mep806b

    Verify that the backlights work, those are replaceable, i think i remember researching LED replacements as well.
  13. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    Oh goody, another one, so why are gennys so fun? If only i could put my hands on them. I just want to touch them all.
  14. 155mm

    Mep806b

    Color screens must have dash lights turned on to be visible. B&W.... i built a tool to adjust the bright/ dim https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-805b-806b-screen-dim-bright-tool-build.174380/
  15. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    Just a word of warning, if you remove that governor actuator, you will learn new wordy dirds getting it back together correctly, its a spring, a side slide movement and forward movement.. if I remember correctly. also there should be oil behind the plate its mounted to, check and make sure...
  16. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    I have cleaned up a few relays and made them fully functional again. Verify k2 is grounded properly by cleaning paint off where the mounting bolts are. the fuel shut off/throttle contol wont do anything until he mpu says the motor is turning, i would verify mpu is functional and adjusted properly.
  17. 155mm

    Turned away from camp grounds??

    Our Montana car is 20 years old, the roof needs recoated , the black is starting to show, and the clear coat is peeling, on a fast horse and 20 feet you wont notice, but at 10 feet you start to see her age. I have seen newer that look much worse, but like i said.... they have their rules and i...
  18. 155mm

    Turned away from camp grounds??

    The only problem with boondock areas is the squatters. Grace of God got them there with their broken down, no money for repairs vehicles or fuel to get them any farther. Plus the mess they leave when they do leave.
  19. 155mm

    BOLO for stolen jeep tug

    1. Hooker, Oklahoma..... no joke 2. Hooker pd. 580-652-2111 3. No report needed, its small enough town they will know
  20. 155mm

    Wife is now a green iron believer

    I showed my wife a classified ad for an 804 with a cost of $5000, i told her we could sell hers, she said, “mine is worth more than that to me”
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