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    MEP-806A Low voltage/ low frequency problem ??

    Well after not starting this Gen for more than 2 months I'm having a similar issue again? The difference this time is the RPM is up at 1800 + with the knob I can turn it up to 2000 RPM . I can manually flash the gen, But as soon as I let go of the start switch the power and freq drop ??? any...
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    UPDATE !! Stand alone 002A diesel starts,then immediately stalls ?

    When I did mine. I brought it up to compression til I saw the PC line. I then removed my injection pump. Removed the screw in its side. and put in a 1/8 drill bit. rotated My Pump Til the Drill Bit Found the Alignment hole. Then remounted the injection pump. Then removed the drill bit. And...
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    Sled pulling with a 5-ton (and a M920)

    Looks like a hoot to do !!
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    1984 5 ton m923

    When they are under load they sound like dancing coconuts LOL Which is normal if that's the case.
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    mep003a percent rated current gage says 50% with AC circuit breaker off.

    I have a new engine on 1 of my mep-002a and after I turn it off does the same thing. I found that my linkage is stiff. And when the stop solinoid pulls up the spring doesn't have enough tension to pull it off the stop because of its stiffness. So I pull it up beyond the stiff spot while...
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    Modern Russian Army in the photos.

    Sounds like it has a cat 7155 with all the air shifting I'm hearing. Lol
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    MEP-016b vs MEP-831a

    the mep-831a is much quieter .
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    Mep-005a generator

    Read this !! http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?78616-re-wiring-my-MEP-004a-for-different-voltages-including-single-phase
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    923a1 no start

    is it up and running?
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    923a1 no start

    there is a screw on the solenoid you turn to bypass the fuel to the pump. some are straight blade some are allen . turn it and it will allow fuel to go to the pump to allow the engine to run. use you emergency engine stop to turn off. don't forget to reset the emergency stop arm at the pump...
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    923a1 no start

    Did you try turning the screw on the fuel solenoid ? you may have a shorted coil ?
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    New to Gensets with a question...

    Sounds like a mep-002a . Not sure how he thinks it could convert to 10k or 12k ?? they are good gens. A bit loud. But are easy to work On. i have the same set up as a portable deal to help out friends.
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    PU798 MEP-803/ M116A3 towing questions

    Picture please .lol
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    MEP-831a Troubleshooting

    I could be wrong but I thought mine was green when I had a fault?
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    MEP-831a Troubleshooting

    My k12 has a red led on when it runs ??
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    MEP-831a Troubleshooting

    Ok here is a picture of the measurement. I hope this helps you .
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    MEP-831a Troubleshooting

    I'm just getting back from a funeral . I'll get a measurement for you and report back.
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    MEP-831a Troubleshooting

    My rod on mine had come loose on the spherical end and shortened by about 5/16 . I measured the other unit I have and re adjusted it and fixed my shut down issue.. I didn't have to make any adjustments to the governor side.
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    Denton NC mv show 2015

    Nice video !! It looks like everyone had a great time !!
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    PU798 MEP-803/ M116A3 towing questions

    They track excellent! ! I think top speed I did was 75 in a 75 mph zone. I didn't know they were back there lol.
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