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When you are connected to your house with a 4 wire cable you want to remove the bonding strap that is along the bottom right side where the terminals are. A ground rod isn't required but won't hurt if you decide to drive one at the generator.

I used this: Outlet - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MPQ4YC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Box - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Red-Dot-1-Gang-Weatherproof-Box-Silver-with-4-3-4-in-Holes-S106E/100114047 Cover -...

I already have JB Weld at the ready. :)

Thanks for the info on the paint color. That should finish it off nicely.

I mounted a receptacle. It made things clean and tidy.

I did a 50a setup for my mep003 and it was fine.

Both are limiting you. If you want to go with a 60a breaker you'll need to get 4/4 SOOW cord and a 60a inlet. A MEP003 will do a little over 50a.

Since you are using a 50a plug and 6/4 SOOW cord you'll need to put in a 50a breaker instead of a 60a.

This is looking less crappy than I expected.

That is correct. You will need to change the breaker to a 60a - assuming that you are using normal 6 gauge copper and not SOOW cord or other temperature limited (and lower current capable) cabling. Nip off a bit of the 2 gauge wire and take it with you to shop for the breaker. You'll find that...

That is more complicated than it needs to be. All you need to do is set a box and make the splice inside the box. For wire that size you can't use an outlet box. You'll need to use something like a 6x6 box. You are allowed to join 2 different sized wires as long as the branch circuit breaker is...

I would test the machine and determine if the regulator is working. Its a good idea to have a spare on hand but I wouldn't change out a good one just for fun. Don't worry too much about the hour meter. Those things will run a ton of hours before they need anything if you take care of them...

Uh.. No. Not true. You can switch neutrals but you don't have to switch neutrals if you have a single point where the neutral and ground are bonded. A switched neutral panel is generally used for emergency sources where you can't isolate the ground and neutral. There are other reasons as well...

For sure not body work. I'm a crackin' mechanic otherwise. :-D

I was able to get the pucker out of the bulkhead this morning. My hats off to the craftsmen and women that can shape metal and not leave a bunch of marks behind. Obviously I'm missing that gene. It ain't pretty but it it should line up now! Before: After:

I have a gas cooktop and I am finishing up a solar hot water project. That significantly drops my power needs down. I do have a heatpump but a 802 will run it. I have the heat strips for defrost on a separate breaker so I can click those off if I'm on emergency power. If I'm running in low...

Yea, in the south east $3500-$4000 gets you one with a couple thousand hours on it. The folks that I normally buy for don't want those. I'll be glad when enough 803s make it to auction to bring the prices down. 10kw is the sweet spot for backup of a medium sized mostly electric house.

Probably too much to be able to resell it. With fees and taxes about $5100.

That is the plan.

Thanks! I enjoy working on these things. I must be insane. I had fun with this photo today. This is what the damage looked like when I picked it up from the base. When I was taking it apart I realized that someone had started to disassemble it but then stopped. I have the external panels...