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I have my 803a set up with two digital meters, one for each leg and use CT's to record amps on each leg. When load testing with an electric range they do show an imbalance between legs. but cycling the different burners and oven/broil can change the readings. Machine does not seem to care. I...

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Any concerns that the unit is not bolted to the platform? Could it "walk" or move during operation?

I used a New Holland tractor with bucket. Two tow straps hooked to the lift rings. Picked it up, pulled the trailer, let down to drive with.

Purchased new oil pressure gauge and installed it. Back up and running. Works perfect. Thanks everyone for the advice.

I have, it was previously working fine. Just started it up the other day and it pegged to the right. I am going to follow the TM on testing the gauge next.

You said you replaced the gauge, which one did you replace it with? My gauge is pegged also on my 803a. Checking the sending unit per the TM and it is fine. I think my gauge is shorted. Looking for a replacement.

Welcome from Lansing. I picked up an 803a last fall before the prices went up. I love it.

Took an 8 mil tarp 10 x 12 and cut a pattern out. Should have used a 12x12 because I had to leave the grommet edge on one side. After cutting the skirt, cut a top that was 63 x 33 and sewed the pieces together with a sewing machine with heavy nylon thread. I am not a suit maker, but I think it...

Made my cover from a $20 8 mil tarp. Size of the final cover was 63 long, 33 wide, 36 tall. Fit is tight enough I don't think I need to tie it down. Note, I do not trailer the unit, it is coming off the trailer soon.

Welcome from Mid-Michigan... There is so much info on the site, you could explore for years.

I was lucky and found a coworker who was getting rid of an electric range. Price was right- Free. With all the burners and the broiler going peaked out at 46 amps at 220v single phase. I think that works out to 88% but the gauge only read about 75%. So, I will be calibrating the gauge when my...

Just thought that the cart being mobile, sure would be easy to pull up next to it and plug in. Thanks for the reply.

Just wondering if anyone has jump started an 803A with a golf cart? I have a 48v Club Car and wondered if I had a slave connector and cable, could it jump start the generator? Obviously I would only use 3 of the batteries to get 24v. Just a thought. I know, keep the batteries charged and there...

Well, made a cover for my MEP 803a. Took a 8 x 10 tarp, cut it up, sewed it together. We will see how it works. Should last a couple years, but for under $20 I can make another one when it dies.

I am also a newbie, been on the site for about a month. Check out the Auxiliary Equipment forum. These guys know their stuff. I have taken several ideas from reading their posts. Welcome from Michigan!

Reading your post about preparing to go get and picking up the unit made me and my wife laugh. We did the very same thing around the middle of August to get our MEP 803A. We left Lansing MI and spent the night in Chambersburg, but we toured Gettysburg on Sunday. Figured why not, may not get back...

Thanks everyone, I will check into some of the suggestions. Love the site. Seems to be a friendly place to ask questions and get answers.

I know it is not a generator question, but the generator sits on a Silver Eagle trailer. How do you lock out the surge brake if you have to back it up a hill? The older trailers had a hole you could insert a bolt to prevent this. Thanks in advance.