MEP-803A —— Did I Score? Maybe…..

[Toolslinger]

That issue will not happen again.

Yes it will...
Seriously, it just happens.
Particularly when you're getting frustrated chasing some other mystery.
That way when you find it you can get more frustrated because you don't know if anything you just tried the last 10 minutes helped, or hurt so you can do it all over again.
Just remember you're not the first, and won't be the last...
Just come back to the support group and vent...

Hi, I'm Tim, and I left the E-Stop in while troubleshooting...

 

[Tinstar]

I found some surprising documentation from when this unit was brand new.

A laminated Lube Order Manual

Info about warranty and how that process works.

Depreservation Guide that shows the exact date when this unit was ready to ship. Still sealed from the factory.

Shocked that this paperwork was still with unit.

This is probably normal and came with everyone else’s generator.

No other records. That’s it.
Would’ve been nice to see some maintenance records.

 

[Mullaney]

I found some surprising documentation from when this unit was brand new.

A laminated Lube Order Manual

Info about warranty and how that process works.

Depreservation Guide that shows the exact date when this unit was ready to ship. Still sealed from the factory.

Shocked that this paperwork was still with unit.

This is probably normal and came with everyone else’s generator.

No other records. That’s it.
Would’ve been nice to see some maintenance records.

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@Tinstar ,

I have been crawling through a mess of digital TMs and just came across a boat load of Warranty "TBs". The HEMTT, the generators, the M916, 18 and 20 and a bunch more. Had no idea we had bulletins with that sort of information...

 

[WWRD99]

I found some surprising documentation from when this unit was brand new.

A laminated Lube Order Manual

Info about warranty and how that process works.

Depreservation Guide that shows the exact date when this unit was ready to ship. Still sealed from the factory.

Shocked that this paperwork was still with unit.

This is probably normal and came with everyone else’s generator.

No other records. That’s it.
Would’ve been nice to see some maintenance records.

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That's really nice stuff to have!! Doesn't look like anything was marked up either. 2 things I noticed, now that I am on my laptop that I couldn't see with my phone is, the fuel filter has been changed so you shouldn't need a 6 foot pry bar to get it off. The main fuel pump isn't the square one they usually have that stops working a good bit. I have those blue disk things that you put in the voltage regulator if you want a single. I had to buy 10 to get one so got a bunch extra. LMK I can throw a stamp on it and send it your way.

 

[Tinstar]

That's really nice stuff to have!! Doesn't look like anything was marked up either. 2 things I noticed, now that I am on my laptop that I couldn't see with my phone is, the fuel filter has been changed so you shouldn't need a 6 foot pry bar to get it off. The main fuel pump isn't the square one they usually have that stops working a good bit. I have those blue disk things that you put in the voltage regulator if you want a single. I had to buy 10 to get one so got a bunch extra. LMK I can throw a stamp on it and send it your way.

At least they used Wix filters.
The oil filter is also a Wix and looks new. Besides the dirt/dust
The Air Filter is also new and is a Wix brand.

The paperwork has zero marks.
The factory put those with the unit, closed the lid and that's where they've been for the last 22 years.
Except the operators manual.......someone snagged that of course.

PM sent on the MOV part.

 

[Tinstar]

So still waiting on a few parts to arrive.

Fuel return hose arrived today. Bought 12 feet. (will be using some on my CUCV injectors).
Fuse Mod/MOV. I ordered the wrong one, not really sure how, and now the correct parts are headed this way as I type. (Thanks Kurt!!)
Ordered all new stainless hardware. It's enroute.
Want to make sure unit runs and makes power before Oil and filters change

Haven't done much to unit except general cleanup and inspection.
Was going to wire the gauge lights today, but the heat and humidity were brutal. Not a whisp of wind which made it worse.
Been reading old threads and the manual.
The more I read, the more impressive these machines really are.

I'm taking the advice of not being in a hurry.
I do have my wonderful MEP-002A if needed.

Is there a commercial substitute for the coolant bottle cap?
I refuse to pay the stupid prices on eBay for them.

Really looking forward to hearing this thing run.

 

[FarmingSmallKubota]

MEP-802A and MEP-803A coolant overflow cap

Howdy, MEP-802A and MEP-803A coolant overflow cap If you need a cap. DORMAN 82594 Coolant Cap

www.steelsoldiers.com

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-help/dorman-help-coolant-cap/mtm0/82594?q=82594&pos=0

 

[Tinstar]

MEP-802A and MEP-803A coolant overflow cap

Howdy, MEP-802A and MEP-803A coolant overflow cap If you need a cap. DORMAN 82594 Coolant Cap

www.steelsoldiers.com

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-help/dorman-help-coolant-cap/mtm0/82594?q=82594&pos=0

Thank you!!!!

 

[Tinstar]

Went out today to wire up the gauge lights.
Somehow, the housing on the water temp cracked open.

I think it was caused by a rain cover (unit is inside, but was keeping it covered) that caught on something when I was removing it and didn’t think twice about it.
Control compartment lid has been removed for cleaning/inspection.
Clearly it did damage.

Now I have a parts wanted posting in the classifieds.

Perfect

 

[Light in the Dark]

GIJoeCzar I think his username is, has alternate temp gauges up in the classifieds. Will read about 20* hotter than reality, but is a direct fit. Just a different set of resistance figures.

 

[Tinstar]

GIJoeCzar I think his username is, has alternate temp gauges up in the classifieds. Will read about 20* hotter than reality, but is a direct fit. Just a different set of resistance figures.

Saw that one.

If no one chimes in that they have one, I will just do that.

They only made thousands of these.
You would think that the spare parts would be bit more plentiful.

 

[Light in the Dark]

The OEM one is tough to come by for these machines. And with Faria acquiring Beede, they got out of the military gauge business.

 

[Guyfang]

Joe is a good guy. If you do order from him, tell him "HI!" for me.

 

[cbisson]

Went out today to wire up the gauge lights.
Somehow, the housing on the water temp cracked open.

I think it was caused by a rain cover (unit is inside, but was keeping it covered) that caught on something when I was removing it and didn’t think twice about it.
Control compartment lid has been removed for cleaning/inspection.
Clearly it did damage.

Now I have a parts wanted posting in the classifieds.

Perfect

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101586 - Datcon Water Temperature Gauge 24V 100-240F - 101586 - ALL Datcon Products - Datcon - automotive gauges - Vehicle Controls

101586 - Datcon Water Temperature Gauge, 100° - 240°F, Electrical, 24V, 2 1/16' (52mm), Black Bezel, Style: Heavy Duty Industrial

vehiclecontrols.com

 

[Tinstar]

Installed new fuel return line.
Used the brass tees.
Taking muffler off made that job so much easier.
Secured lines after photo.
They were really in bad shape.
The ones to the injectors were busted in half.
The plastic tees were strong and solid with no sign of degradation. Saving those.

I did not use clamps/ties at hose ends since this hose is designed not to have them.
Try to pull one off after install and you’ll break the hose before it slips off.
Use exact hose on the CUCV diesel and almost 10 years and not one has came off.

When taking muffler off, I turned it upside down and a literal handful of carbon chunks fell out.
1) Run generator hard for hours……….check!

The fuel tank needs attention.
Everything is leaking.
Have the brass well nut replacements ordered.
Can only find cork gaskets so far for the sending unit, etc.
Not a fan of cork gaskets.
Might just make my own out of felpro material.

Still waiting on parts.
Read an old thread that showed the civilian equivalent part number of the Water Temperature Sensor for this machine.
Took some digging but located some and ordered two.
JLG 91143314 WATER TEMP SENDER 100-240 F
Beware. Lots of China junk out there for this part.

There were a few dings on the top panel that I hammered straight. So much easier with aluminum. Came out great.

I almost tried to start it, but remembered that I’m still waiting on the correct parts for the fuse mod to arrive.

Everything needs a bath. Rags will only do so much.

 

[Guyfang]

You are on top of it.

 

[WWRD99]

Installed new fuel return line.
Used the brass tees.
Taking muffler off made that job so much easier.
Secured lines after photo.
They were really in bad shape.
The ones to the injectors were busted in half.
The plastic tees were strong and solid with no sign of degradation. Saving those.

I did not use clamps/ties at hose ends since this hose is designed not to have them.
Try to pull one off after install and you’ll break the hose before it slips off.
Use exact hose on the CUCV diesel and almost 10 years and not one has came off.

When taking muffler off, I turned it upside down and a literal handful of carbon chunks fell out.
1) Run generator hard for hours……….check!

The fuel tank needs attention.
Everything is leaking.
Have the brass well nut replacements ordered.
Can only find cork gaskets so far for the sending unit, etc.
Not a fan of cork gaskets.
Might just make my own out of felpro material.

Still waiting on parts.
Read an old thread that showed the civilian equivalent part number of the Water Temperature Sensor for this machine.
Took some digging but located some and ordered two.
JLG 91143314 WATER TEMP SENDER 100-240 F
Beware. Lots of China junk out there for this part.

There were a few dings on the top panel that I hammered straight. So much easier with aluminum. Came out great.

I almost tried to start it, but remembered that I’m still waiting on the correct parts for the fuse mod to arrive.

Everything needs a bath. Rags will only do so much.



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Dang I didn't think of throwing some fuses in the box too. I have several. I don't have any holders though. I used the same type fuel line and brass tees on mine too. My ocd brain had to use zip ties on them though. Some things I can't change! Those brass well nuts are nice. I used a coat hanger to feed it to the lower
one. Should get that up and running soon!

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[Tinstar]

My ocd brain had to use zip ties on them though. Some things I can't change!

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I did zip tie them so they don’t flop around. After the photo was taken.

 

[Tinstar]

Gentlemen…….I have a runner and it makes power!!!
Parts arrived today and the fuse mod/mov was installed.

Only smokes at startup and the only leak I had was from the radiator cap. Even that sealed up once the water got hot.
Pulled the dipstick and no blowby. Engine was up to operational temperature

Great oil pressure and water temp was where it’s supposed to be.

Carbon was spitting out in pellets but I did bang the muffler a bit when it was off.
I also have a sticky starter solenoid. That also seemed to go away once I started it a few times.

My Auxiliary fuel pump died. Doesn’t click anymore so I’ll dive into that when I take the fuel tank out.

Engine sounds great with zero weird noise.
Checked power at the lugs and L1/L3 each have 120v.
The outlet also has 120v.

Gauges are a little off from what my Fluke DMM reads but that’s expected after 22 years.

Load test will tell the real story, but I’m very happy so far.

 

[Tinstar]

Ordered wrong length screws for the control panel cover.
That’s why their long.

Correct ones ordered.