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After getting the 12V wired to the correct spot (long sad story) the gen is putting out voltage. So I will be needing a VR. Where would I obtain one of these new style SX 460 VR's?

I owe you an apology, you were right about the wires sort of, I disconnected the correct wires but I connected the 12V to the wires instead of the terminal board. when I connected them correctly and started the engine I not only did not kick the breaker it produced electricity which I guess...

12V flash wire to what, I get that several of you want me to manually flash the gen but someone is going to have to tell me what wire to flash. Every wire is marked and the TM identfies every connection, so if someone knows what that is just tell me please

I disconnected and connected to 12V source the two wires the TM directed me to on page 151. If they were wrong I don't have a clue which two to use. The location and numbers on wires were exactly as the TM said.

did a manual field flash by turning switch to start while engine running at 1800 rpm but it did not change a thing. Tried to isolate the gen and reg per page 151 of TM but my front panel breaker kicks out, I'm stumped

Mep003a Scott, I hope you get an answer to you 003A problem as I am experiencing the same with mine. so far I haven't had much luck, maybe you will

OK thanks for the helpful hint, remember I'm on that learning curve thing

I tried to search "flashing the field on MEP003A" at search on top of page and did not get any hits, where are these 300,000 threads?

MEP003A no electricity generated On page 151 of TM Chapter 8 there is a test to isolate the trouble to gen or reg. after connecting 12V as suggested when I try to start engine the breaker on control panel kicks and I lose all DC. Before I search further does this mean anything to anyone? Lee

Sorry, I thought I was searching by asking questions on this site. I'll keep looking for answers

You'll need to get more detailed, Munchie. The last time I flashed a field I was running as fast as I could during halftime at homecoming game in high school:)

OK I checked voltage @ 120V outlet 0.47V, checked across L1-L0, 0.47V, L3-L0 0.47V, across L1-L3 0.94V, at reconnection switch leads going to main breaker 0.39V

All great advice, I have downloaded the TM and have read through it several times. Will post the results of the troubleshooting techniques discribed therein.

MEP002 hi rpm Sounds like a governor problem, if it is similar to the 003a engine only 2 instead of 4 cylinder the flyweights are under the front cover. It's simply a plate that moves out with increased RPM against a forked rod with a reaction spring seen outside of the cover. Something may be...

Sounds like a governor problem, if it is similar to the 003a engine only 2 instead of 4 cylinder the flyweights are under the front cover. It's simply a plate that moves out with increased RPM against a forked rod with a reaction spring seen outside of the cover. Something may be stuck

Thanks to all for the helpful advice, can't wait to get to the shop tomorrow and try them out Lee

I have only tried the 120V outlet, however , there is no needle movement of either amp or voltmeter gauges front panel, freq meter is badly corroded and would not register anything anyway. I am using a multimeter and have no voltage reading Lee .

Sorry sewerzuk for jumping in on another's thread first time on this site and I have a long learning curve, rec'd your note about the VR board as possible culprit as to why my MEP003A is not generating. Is there an easy test for the board as I am a relunctant parts changer and like to know I...

Former Townie I have recently purchased a MEP003A that had been setting outside for several years. After new starter and batteries I was able to start it only to find it's not generating. I have spent some time studing the schematic and checking continuity oflot's of wiring and have yet to...