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    mep 002a kicking my butt

    I bought the genset this way. Why the bridge was removed from the 4-5 position I have no idea.
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    mep 002a kicking my butt

    Mep 002a Still kicking my butt--no more!! I am happy to report that my Mep 002a is no longer kicking my butt. As I had indicated in my earlier posts I had issues with my voltage regulator. I attempted suggested repairs and tests (multiple times) and nothing worked. I then learned that...
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    mep 002a kicking my butt

    Mep 002a Still kicking my butt Today...I replaced the output transistor. This makes the second new one. The outcome was the same as in my original post. Voltage output is stable e as I turn lights and power equipment. The needle on the voltage meter is rock solid, until n I start shutting...
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    mep 002a kicking my butt

    Correct, my throttle is set for 60 Hz and I do not change this after shutting down or prior to start up. My genset starts very quickly--I always run the glow plugs for 60 sec prior to cranking the engine--(even in warm weather) and so it fires right up. I have never timed the cranking time...
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    mep 002a kicking my butt

    Thanks for the info Ike...I ordered 2 output transistors so will replace. In the event that this does not work, do you know anyone that does repair work on these voltage regulators. I feel I can replace the output transistor. But when it comes to testing the VR components to pinpoint the...
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    mep 002a kicking my butt

    Hope someone can help...I posted before about issues I had with my Mep 002a which resulted from starting my machine up an letting it idle at low speed -- resulting in voltage regulator damage. Speeddmon and Ike informed of the issue with running the genset below 1800 rpm. Per their advice I...
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