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Found it - there's an extra 3/8 headed bolt on the right (battery) side that bolts to the oil cooler tray. Took that off, and it slide out... -Steve

Finally getting around to replacing my DC regulator (and checking for more mouse nests), but I can't work out how to get the front blower (fan) shroud to come off. Note that I have an ASK on the unit, but I don't believe that's the issue: - I've removed the front (fan) end of the ASK - I've...

Yes. It's also installed in a small shed, with ducting between the ASK and the outside. When I built it a few years ago I got a lot of help on the forum, and posted details of what I'd done (I also used a PLC to automate the unit). Here's a post showing the final installation...

Pretty much exactly what I have planned - thanks!

On the batteries, I kind of agree - though note that they were cranking great, but are about 7 years old. And now they're totally dead.....so going to head out and replace. The airbox is all cleaned, and it's running great (apart from the DC) issue generating power since I cleaned everything...

Update to my own message above: I've been running for just over two days like this - DC Regulator Fuse removed (F1 on the schematic), and battery charger (a Guest 12v 2 Bank https://www.batterystuff.com/battery-chargers/12-volt/marine-chargers/GU2611A.html). This is plugged into the convenience...

In side the shutters, surrounding the exhaust manifolds, here's the view that was revealed when I unbolted the shutter box....

It already had tubs of mothballs, replaced every year in there - and a coke-bottle bucket trap in the shed! I knew there was a mouse problem, but my biggest concern was then chewing wires. I'm not sure if there's anything that really works - I was wondering this evening about those 'sonic' pest...

That's a good point - thanks. Hoping it will be good for now, don't know how many days I'm going to have run on it...but will add to the list to do once power returns.

Great - thanks. Found the root cause of my problems - the shutter box was FULL of insulation, acorns nuts and mouse droppings. Cleared it out, checked the vents are opening and put all the ductwork back. I HATE mice.... As suggested, I'm now running with the 24v charger plugged into the...

Yes - I definitely want to get in there; though it was running a LOT cooler this morning (before I noticed the DC problem). I had hoped to do that today, during daylight - but then saw the regulator had failed, AND my backup Honda has an issue..... (can't believe this...) The reason it has...

Thanks. I'm in the NW corner of CT, so Western Mass is pretty close. Really appreciate the help! Also: I agree, I've decided not to run the MEP until the regulator is fixed. I have a 'knife' cut off on the batteries, and I noticed it was arcing when I was checking the voltages. Not good...

Not sure if it's the same regulator in the 002a, but think it probably is. Reviewing options at the moment; I do have some power from a neighbors generator, but will probably need to take that back to run his freezers shortly. Wondering if I can find out what's wrong with the Honda - can't...

Thanks to everyone for all the help. Problem definitely seems to be related to the temperature switch. If I jumper TB5-8 to TB5-9 it runs ok, but if I just short out the oil pressure sensor it doesn't. Also, it seems to run longer each time before it quits (perhaps because the ambient air...

I have a acoustic sound kit on the unit - not sure i can open that without removing it, but will check. I know mice have been in there... Generator ran for about an hour with the oil pressure switch bypassed, then just quit again... Going out to check

Isn't that the Oil Pressure switch? But - heading out there to test it... -Steve

Oil pressure looks good on the guage, and the switch is closing. I am wondering about the temperature switch though - where is it located?

Hi, It's a long time since I've been on the forum, but am posting as having a minor emergency (power outage, and generator won't run). Apologies if the answer is already in the forums, but not had time to search. Hoping to get some ideas so I can get this running before dark.... My MEP003a is...

Thanks. I wasn't comfortable with that, so I programmed the PLC to shut off the pumps if the motor stops running. -Steve

My electrician also had the same concern - told me the inspector would require conduit into terminal box, so that it wasn't possible to touch the live terminals under normal operation. This is what we did (note the white box above the MEP termination box is my PLC). Apologies for c***y photo...