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  1. DieselAddict

    Generator wet stacking discussion

    It takes many hours of running under 25% to cause the problem and only an hour or two running at 75% to clean it up. Dont worry about it.
  2. DieselAddict

    Converting a MEP-831A to standard generator

    The actuator doesn't have a lot of push or pull. Not enough to overcome the full tension of the governor to kill the motor if you set it up to run manual full rpm.
  3. DieselAddict

    Converting a MEP-831A to standard generator

    The secret is to flip the power polarity to the actuator.
  4. DieselAddict

    I love generators!!!

    I have a 802, two 831s, and a 531 in the back of the truck right now. :D On my next trip home I have to get them all under the shelter.
  5. DieselAddict

    I love generators!!!

    I'm looking forward to being back home to work on them. Being on a remote job for the last year has been horrible for my generator addiction.
  6. DieselAddict

    MEP 002 and 003 Type 2 Starters

    You have to upload the image but the size limits are modest. The best thing to do is to upload a highrez image to an image hosting site and post a link to it here.
  7. DieselAddict

    MEP803A heater

    You're assuming I want to use it for a generator! :D
  8. DieselAddict

    802a, Hertz dropping under load.

    Oh man, Yea, I think most of us have been there and done that. :)
  9. DieselAddict

    MEP803A heater

    I've been trying to find one of those heaters at a reasonable price. Good score on your part!
  10. DieselAddict

    802a, Hertz dropping under load.

    I personally set mine to 61hz unloaded.
  11. DieselAddict

    802a, Hertz dropping under load.

    4-5hz is maybe a little more than expected BUT 6.5kw is pretty much maxed out on an 802. If there is residue in the exhaust from wetstacking or if your air filter is not clean you'll loose control of the load and stall. Normally you would set the frequency for about 61.5 and it would droop...
  12. DieselAddict

    MEP-802a leaking fuel.

    You'll need to carefully cut the cap off to remove and replace the hose. The manifold is on the fragile side. I recommend using the spring clamps in their place. They won't need a lot of tension to seal.
  13. DieselAddict

    Connecting autostart controllers 802A / 803A and 831A

    1 second pulse. edit - with a DPDT relay in parallel with the switch contacts. Use the second set of relay contacts to prevent open and close signals from being sent at the same time due to a control error.
  14. DieselAddict

    Changed fuel filters in MEP-803A... now it won't start.

    How long did you let it prime? If you didn't pre-fill the cartridges you will want it to run for 5 min or so. You will hear the fuel trickling back into the tank once everything is full.
  15. DieselAddict

    Connecting autostart controllers 802A / 803A and 831A

    That is correct for the 802/803 machines. The 831 is different. He is working on the 831 first.
  16. DieselAddict

    Mep 802 battery tray

    That is what I have found. The Group 51 batteries fit much more easily since they are more slim. The battery hold-down bracket works fine on them as well.
  17. DieselAddict

    Lister/Onan LPW2/DN2M

    The thing to do is to measure everything and see where you stand. If you have a machine shop near you it would be worth it to drop the block off and have them measure the bores. Should cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $50. That would be cheap insurance to make sure you put it back together...
  18. DieselAddict

    Lister/Onan LPW2/DN2M

    Hi Neal, I've looked around and in general the best prices I've found on parts has been on ebay. Even so they are still expensive. I'm glad I've not had to order many engine parts.
  19. DieselAddict

    Connecting autostart controllers 802A / 803A and 831A

    The frequency output of the PMA is the speed signal that is used by the governor module. Using a MPU on that one would be redundant.
  20. DieselAddict

    Connecting autostart controllers 802A / 803A and 831A

    Don't ignore the possibility of putting your own targets on the flywheel. With that method you control the number of pulses per rev. You need to use at least two in opposing positions to keep the flywheel balanced.
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