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  1. J

    Picked up 6 MEP-802A gensets and will be documenting making them all runners here

    In all my years I've only seen one s8 switch fail. Most of the time you need to clean them with electrical cleaner to get them to properly work. Sand and grime can get in between the contacts and it won't make a good contact.
  2. J

    Picked up 6 MEP-802A gensets and will be documenting making them all runners here

    I agree with Kloppk, something is going on with the arm. Watching the 1st video the arm is not moving freely like it should. Soon as the solenoid retracts the arm should move smoothly and fast. In you video its not moving smoothly, it acts like its catching on something. Need to check the fuel...
  3. J

    Picked up 6 MEP-802A gensets and will be documenting making them all runners here

    I agree, if you try to use them don't except longevity out of the motor. You need smooth surfaces for the moving parts.
  4. J

    Picked up 6 MEP-802A gensets and will be documenting making them all runners here

    Wanted to let you know that I worked on my 803a that was having the overload fault reading and problems with the percent load gauge. I took the top cover off and sprayed the phase selector with electronic cleaner and wd-40 (moves freely now). After working the phase selector about 20-25 times, I...
  5. J

    Picked up 6 MEP-802A gensets and will be documenting making them all runners here

    I have the same issue with a 803a, drops load at 34 amps and my load meter is only reading 20%. That project is on the back burner right now since I have 003a with issues that I need to get resolved first. One thing on the 003a, the load meter was not working correctly and I sprayed the phase...
  6. J

    Picked up 6 MEP-802A gensets and will be documenting making them all runners here

    I've got the manual I think you need but can't figure out how to attach it so I copy/pasted it below. 2-46 AC VOLTMETER (VOLTS AC). 2-46.1 a. b. c. d. 2-46.2 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. 2-46.3 a. b. c. d. e. f. 2-46.4 a. b. c. d. e. Shut down generator set...
  7. J

    Picked up 6 MEP-802A gensets and will be documenting making them all runners here

    Yes, the TM verifies coolant temp approximately 185-200 and over temp shutoff 225
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