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    MEP 120V Output, Balanced vs. Unbalanced

    Is there any good reason NOT to ground one side of the 120V output? From the pic it looks like you have 60V to ground on hot and neutral if you don't. Grounding one side to the gen frame and then grounding the gen frame to Earth seems to be the safest thing to do. Any thoughts? Pic taken from...
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    MEP-016D with SX-460 Voltage Regulator

    Went through the 016D and got rid of non-essential (to me) stuff. Kept the frequency meter, hour meter, and Volt meter. Replaced the VR with a $25 ebay SX-460. Wired for 120V single phase only.
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    Are 3kW MEP-016 Gen Heads Interchangeable?

    Will a gen head from a 016A fit on a 016B? They look different externally. Are internals the same?
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    MEP-003A Project and 30D36R

    Being a contributing member in good standing is no longer good enough to qualify one to post in the classifieds. Unfortunately I only dabble in the generators and trailers but have little or no interest or input in this site's main interest, the Deuce. I need to thin the generator herd by...
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    Bypass 002A Reconnect Switch

    If one wanted to get rid of the reconnect switch or maybe one is in the field and the switch fails how would one go about bypassing the reconnect switch and wiring the gen for 120/240V output only? Do the gen output wires terminate on a terminal strip that can be used to combine wires and...
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    GL Gens at Ft. Polk prices?

    Anyone get a gen from this past week's GL auciton at Ft. Polk? What did they go for? I was going to bid on some 016Ds but got busy at work and didn't get a chance to bid.
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    MEP Jerry can adapters vs. 55 gallon drum adapters

    What's the difference? The length of the pickup tube?
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    Mep-026C Anybody have one?

    Mep-026A Anybody have one? Anyone have a 026A DC gen? Edit: Mine is an A, not a C.
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    MEP-017A Diode part number?

    Anyone have a good cross reference for 5961-00-225-9123, diode for MEP-017A?
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    MEP-003A DC Charging Regulator Wiring

    My MEP-003A came with the DC charging regulator disconnected. I looked in the TMs but couldn't find much on testing and wiring it. Can anyone shed any light on testing the unit or which wire goes where? There are three wires on the bottom, one with a red sleeve, and two wires out of the top...
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    Pow'R Gard 30D36R 3kW Diesel Generator

    Got the little Pow'R Gard 3kW going. It needed to have the tank flushed. There was some goop like Caramel in there. It was very sticky and gummy and GoJo did not phase it. The in tank fuel filter was clogged solid with the goop and had to be trashed. The external filter/water separator was...
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    MEP-003A with SX460 VR

    Disclaimer: These are my opinions and I am not a licensed electrician. Please proceed at your own risk. Want 2nd opinion here. If I wanted to run a SX460 voltage regulator on an MEP-003A I think I could set the jumper on the SX460 to 120V and connect it to 3 and 6 from the gen head. From...
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    MEP-016A, C, D Portability Kit

    Well, not really. But, a Harbor Freight poly dolly, #93525 makes a good platform for rolling a 016A, C, or D around. They're on sale for $18 now. I used four nylon ties to secure it to the base. The HF dollies don't roll as well as the better, more expensive dollies, but for $20 they are...
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    MEP-016D Underbelly Tank?

    Is this standard on all 016Ds? I picked mine up today. I wanted to pick it up Tuesday, with other SS members, but the coordinator said they were booked solid on Tuesday so I had to reschedule for today. Do all the 016Ds have the extra tank on the bottom?
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    MEP-016 Info

    MEP-016 MEP-016s are very similar to the MEP-021 and MEP-026 gensets, but the 021s produce 400Hz power and the 026s produce 28VDC power. "A" and "C" models are 3600 RPM Gasoline, 120/240/208 60Hz single and three phase gensets: Manuals: TM 5-6115-271-14 TM 5-6115-271-24P "A" models are...
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    MEP-701A Rivnut Nutsert Tool, Homemade

    After searching for Rivnut or Nutset tool or set I finally settled on a homemade tool. The MEP-701As come with the ASK panels attached to the frame with threaded inserts. These inserts, like rivets with threads, tend to become loose and are a pain to deal with. The last 701A I got had most of...
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    MEP-016B with SX460 Voltage Regulator

    Today I verified an MEP-016B will work with an SX460 VR. I wired the gen output output single phase 120 and set the jumper on the SX460 for 120V use. They do make three phase VRs but I did not use one. I am not sure if the SX460 will work in three phase applications but there are other...
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    Load Bank?

    What is a good dummy load for a genset? Electric heater?
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    MEP-016, MEP-017 Bellhousing Sizes?

    Anyone know the bellhousing size? Are the Gas powered gen heads exactly the same as the Diesels in 3kW size?
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    MEP-016B Oil Filter

    I found that the following filters fit on my 701As: NAPA 1378 Wix 51378 Fram PH8212 They cross to 1997-2005 Acura, too, so should not be hard to find. I believe if you look up Acura NSX you will find one that fits.
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