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Hi Everyone, I purchased a new to me trailer mounted 802A and I have concerns about crankcase pressure. A little background on the unit. The genset is 1999 with a remanufactured engine and the trailer has a date of 10/12 painted on it so I am thinking it went through a reset in 2012 and hasn’t...

Power is out and finally have a chance to prove the purchases to the 1st lady but no go. I can only get power at the 10A receptacles. I am probably not thinking clear so let me know what I am missing.

With the mild winter in the mid-atlantic, I only just now moved the 803 into winter position next to the house. Installed a leather cover over the power cord (along with a bunch of other welding/cutting/hydraulic leads), and I have been stocking up on diesel while its on sale. Will look for a...

Recently bought some accessories to enhance the generator experience. 1- Purchased a killowatt meter with Hz reading. Figured this will come in handy to monitor voltage and Hz from inside the house to save me from running out to verify. Less than $20 2- Purchased a power out alarm so I dont...

Picked up a barely used Hobart 235LX AC/DC stick welder and plan to power it with the MEP803. The welder data plate states 230V 48A and based on an online wire sizing calculator, I would need 6AWG for a 5-10' extension cord. However, the welder is only using 12/3 for its 3' power cord. I have...

Yesterday I started up my 803A just to circulate some oil and I noticed that the voltage was reading 220v and I had just ran it a month ago and it was set at 240v. I attempted to adjust the knob and could only get it to 230v before hitting the limit of the knob. After a few attemps at adjusting...

My 24V maintainer arrived and I finally got around to installing it. Just wanted to share a few photos... Even though it is 4lbs and seems stable, I will likely add some double stick tape, to the bottom of it to keep it from vibrating or moving around. I like to keep things stock or able to be...

For all those of you who have these units, does the overflow cap screw on straight and fit tight? It seems like mine wants to cross thread and if you try to snug it down it jumps the thread. If you lightly finger tighten it, then it seems to stay in place, but it just doesn't seem right to me...

Well, I finally got everything wired and since it was a nice day I figured it was a good time as any to verify proper operation before power gets knocked out. I connected it up and after a 5 min warm-up I adjusted hertz and voltage prior to switching over to generator power. Initial load was...

Ok, so as far as I can tell this is a special fuel cap and copper tube set which will connect to the auxiliary fuel hose on my 803A and similar gensets. My questions are: 1- What does the cap fit? 2- What is the fitting size/type? I am thinking that I will get another fitting like this and...

I am preparing my 803A for service and my plan is to connect a 15'-20' flexible power cord extension to it for connection into my outside power box, which feeds my main. I am looking at using Carol wire jacketed SOOW 4/4 stranded power cord which is rated for 60A. My question is, will the lug...

Anyone know where to buy the green paint used on the MEP-8xxx series engines, and the Tan paint used on the outside? I guess I prefer a rattle can for touch ups.

Thinking of taking my MEP-803A off the M116A3 trailer which leaves me with a trailer that I am unsure what to do with. It is very nice so I hate to see it sit. What are these typically worth when sold? What else can you do with them?

Finally pulled the trigger on a sweet 11hr Generator and now planning for the long road trip. Does anyone know the interstate highway laws along the east coast for towing these trailer (RT95 Carolinas to MD), or RT81 are possibilities. I highly doubt most people have tags on them to transport...

First, I want to thank everyone on here for the help they provide. I belong to many forums but this one is hands down the best! Planning to prepare my interlock back fed electric panel for a larger generator (hopefully an MEP-803A). Plan is to replace my existing 30A double pole back fed...

Live in central Maryland and looking to get cost on pickup and delivery of 1200lb generator in the Fort Worth area and have it delivered to me in Maryland. I have a tractor with forks to unload it but still need to figure out loadout at pickup. It can be picked up and held a few days or longer...

Found MEP-803 with a few hundred hours and not sure if I should pass and look for one with no issues or not. I am new to these so I need to learn all the issues and fixes. Seller states that start switch on panel only makes the starter click. Starts it using the secondary start switch after...

Hi, New to the forum but hope to be able to contribute in the future. I am interested in picking up a 802A or 803A but having a hard time deciding which one. I would like the extra power of the 803A but most of the time (especially nights) it would be over kill and waste of fuel. I really only...