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Daybreak, Thanks for responding. I will double check the connections. There is an air switch and contactor that I will check also; however, when I listen closely after energizing the unit, the clicking sound seems to be coming from inside the power absorber. I'll need to check the capacitor...

Guyfang, Thank you for responding. I'll check out your recommendations. The unit is grounded.

I have load bank model A427 that I use in conjunction with a MEP 803A and when I turn the master switch on, all three fans start and stay on for about five seconds and then there are several clicking noises, coming from either one of the fan motors or near the fan motor, before the fans shut...

rhurey, Ensure you use a diesel fuel additive such as Stanydyne or Lucas to address any water and/or moisture issues.

Greetings from across the Atlantic. I'm located in the USA (Virginia).

Greetings from Virginia!!!!!!

Gunny65, Congratulations on getting your MEP-803a started and Happy New Year to you and everyone else on the forum. Technical Manual 9-6115-642-24 has the information you are seeking in regard to testing the battery charge ammeter. Access page 2-71, section 2-43 (Battery Charge Ammeter). It...

Great information and thanks!!!

Gunny65, Congratulations on the MEP803a. Let us know when you start it up for the first time.

guyfang, Thanks for these details. Again, this information is very informative.

Hi CT-Mike, As a result of a successful Ebay bid, the total I paid inclusive of shipping from California to Virginia was a little over $2400.00

Yes, I have a Essex Electro Engineers 427A and have used it once so far for 1 Phase. Once the weather here clears up some, I will be testing my MEP 803A for both 1 and 3 phases.

Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!

I'm located in Southampton County, VA.

Welcome!!!!!

Congratulations on the two MEPs and much success in diagnosing/starting the second one.

Bienvenue! (Welcome!)

DieselAddict, Thanks for the wires identification. I just had the side panel removed in taking off he difficult fuel water/separator and recall seeing the wires you referenced. I wll take note.

Chrispyny, Thanks for your response. I will take note.

Now that's a mangled fuel filter water/separator. The one I removed was in bad shape also and I even managed to take off the nut attached to the bottom trying to remove it.