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  1. Scoobyshep

    CIVI Gen. thoughts.

    Other thing to remember, the breaker rating it the trip point. They are ment to be loaded to 80% maximum umder normal circumstances Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  2. Scoobyshep

    Mep-005a

    smoke can be bad timing, it can also be wetstacked. Check the TM for the timing procedure (theres marks on the flywheel and IP) if its timed right you might just need to burn the crap out of it.
  3. Scoobyshep

    CIVI Gen. thoughts.

    10 awg 12 awg and 14 awg actually are rated higher than 30 20 and 15 respectively. In the ampacacity tables of the nec theres a foot note that restricts them to 30 20 15. The other thing to consider is insulation grade, routing method (conduit cable free air) and length (tap rule) Sent from my...
  4. Scoobyshep

    MEP004A DC Circuit Interrupt trip issue

    Ok I had the same problem with my 004. There is one of 2 possible problems here. 1 something is drawing too much current 2 breaker is bad The following process needs to be done with care and a basic understanding of electrical testing processes. You will need a multimeter that does DC...
  5. Scoobyshep

    MEP004A DC Circuit Interrupt trip issue

    Are you talking about the DC circuit breaker located to the far right of the control panel?
  6. Scoobyshep

    Messy oil change

    disclaimer: I do not have an 803. That being said in other possible messy oil filter change areas once i crack the filter loose i use a ziplock bag over the filter as a catch.
  7. Scoobyshep

    MEP-003 AUX Fuel Solenoid

    I cant speak for what their actual reasoning is, but I can imagine it is to A: antisiphon or B: hold prime. It might be worth trying, just make sure the circuit is capabable of handling the load.
  8. Scoobyshep

    Battery disconnect switch .

    I made a bracket, Had a scrap piece of 7/8" unistrut that was just the right size, one hole later and a quick visit to mr welder and it was all done.
  9. Scoobyshep

    Battery disconnect switch .

    I just used this https://www.amazon.com/Current-Battery-Disconnect-Briidea-Isolator/dp/B08SJFC3YP/ref=sr_1_6?crid=HB4BK5NE5UN5&dchild=1&keywords=battery+disconnect+switch&qid=1625838513&sprefix=battery+d%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-6 on my 003. made a mount that attaches to the battery tray. Multiple...
  10. Scoobyshep

    Whole House Install w/ ATS and Remote Start

    Good to know, better to say something than to let someone learn the hard way. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  11. Scoobyshep

    Whole House Install w/ ATS and Remote Start

    Protip for high flex conductors. tighten terminals then flex the wire back and forth a few times, tighten again.
  12. Scoobyshep

    MEP002A won't crank and no panel lights

    Glad you were able to get it resolved, little dielectric grease on the terminals goes a long way Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  13. Scoobyshep

    mep-005a giving me a reverse power warning.

    Okay,meter the voltage on those two wires Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  14. Scoobyshep

    mep-005a giving me a reverse power warning.

    on K14 find wires P62H18 AND P61A18 what pins are they on ?
  15. Scoobyshep

    mep-005a giving me a reverse power warning.

    K14 is the Overload relay
  16. Scoobyshep

    mep-005a giving me a reverse power warning.

    5 and 6 not 4 and 5
  17. Scoobyshep

    mep-005a giving me a reverse power warning.

    ok same thing for K14 pins 5 and 6. just double checking, youre doing this with the set running and meter on dc right?
  18. Scoobyshep

    mep-005a giving me a reverse power warning.

    ok I follow you now. Next meter chassis to pin 7 and chassis to pin 8
  19. Scoobyshep

    mep-005a giving me a reverse power warning.

    on and off? can you send a video?
  20. Scoobyshep

    mep-005a giving me a reverse power warning.

    meter between pins 8 and 7
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