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What are the engine parts variables on the MEP803A if any? Everything I reads lists the engine type as DN4M or LPW**. My engine tag has DN4WA on it. Will any and all parts from a DN4M fit it?

My MEP803A has always had marginal oil pressure. After it heats up it settles in around 18 PSI. I have a manual gauge added for reference and it mirrors the reading on the panel gauge (when that works). I am on day 4 of continuous running and this morning right after I topped up the fuel it was...

4 years ago I replaced my batteries with Walmart brand U1R lawn tractor batteries. Yesterday they were too weak to start it on test day so I figured I would just go ahead and replace them. My generator sits stationery so I have no need to tie them down. I gave up trying to keep a charger on it...

I am wondering if one of you brainiacs can answer a question for me. I have a tractor with a 12 volt AGM battery rated at 540 cranking amps and a 55 amp alternator. I want to connect a 750 continuous, 1500 max watt power converter and run a 500 watt load at 120 volts on it. Would my battery...

I have a backhoe, tractor, and a MEP803A to keep fuel on hand for. I've run through the gambit on diesel storage. I started with 55 gallon oil drums and they started to rust inside after 4 years. I switched to plastic drums and one of those split this week. Thankfully it split above the fuel...

Got my new fueling station set up and filled. Switched from metal drums behind the generator to plastic in the barn. I will have to carry fuel to the generator but I use most of it in the tractors. Fueling those will be much easier and no more rust. The rust didn't get bad enough to contaminate...

I think I'm about done with this new forum format. On my PC it nags me to turn off my ad blocker. I get that they want to make money to support the site but I don't agree to let any and everybody they choose to popup ads and track me so I leave it on. On my android phone it won't let me read a...

For you AGM users: I came across an AGM battery with the Bosch brand name on it today. Just purchased a 51R from Pep Boys for $146.24 before tax for my tractor. They offered a 25% discount online and the store honored it at the counter. Time will tell how it works out but it has a 4 year free...

I originally set my 803 on the ground and it has been sucking leaves up into the engine compartment. Add to that a squirrel has decided it looked like a fun place to store and eat acorns. Fortunately he did not munch on any wires. I was also wanting to drag it out to remove the top and wash the...

The DuroMax 10000 Watt Hybrid Dual Fuel Portable Gas Propane Generator is on sale for $499 delivered on ebay again. Never can tell how long the sale will last. Just wanted to share in case somebody needed a cheap backup. The one I bought my daughter last year ran for a 100 hours straight with...

Not mine. Don't know seller or unit but thought some of you might be interested. https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/tls/d/10kw-military-diesel-generator/6728519307.html

Went out to look over my 803 after 4 hours running and topped up the tank. It only used a gallon and a half. Wasn't running the AC so that might account for it. I have left the well on but it probably doesn't cycle very often till we shower. I have done some baking and turned on the AC since...

I guess it's just as well today is my scheduled generator test day.

I decided to upgrade the fuel pre filter on my generator using a small engine filter. I have these on both of my tractors since correcting some tank issues on one of them. These are easy to see if they become restricted and save the expense and trouble caused by allowing the main filters to get...

Finally did a cheat sheet for the wife to start up the generator and labeled the breaker panel to be easier to use.

New 5 day forecast gives a 60% chance for development. https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php I ordered a 100 gallons to be delivered tomorrow since I just emptied both of my drums.

Curiosity got the better of me on the oil pressure gauge accuracy. I've been wanting to flush and change oil and decided to add a mechanical oil pressure gauge. I drained the unit, refilled with ATF, and ran it up to temp with no load. Drained again and refilled with Motorcraft 15W40 Diesel...

This is a good read on generator sizing for starting AC units. http://www.generators.smps.us/start.html

Storm knocked out the power. Wife and I went through the start up process and confirmed the draft we created for her. Plans are to print and laminate start up, load management, and shut down procedures on separate pages.

I installed a new solar charging system on my 803 today. Purchased a 24V, 20W panel and charge controller off the auction sight. I have been using this same charge controller on another system to maintain the battery for my security cameras. I have two wifi cameras in the field I use to watch...