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Just wanted to post up a few facts that might help those out looking for an MEP 831a 3kw diesel generator or already own one. This will get updated as I find more information so please be patient with me.
DRS Fermont's 3kW Tactical Quiet Generator Set is the first Generator Set produced for the US Military with a Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) and variable speed technologies to pass rigorous Government qualification testing.
This generator runs the following consumables:
Factory Battery- concorde RG-24-15A1 (please note however this battery is only sold to the government and although you can obtain this on the surplus market the civilian equivalent is readily available)
Commercially available Battery- concorde RG-24-15 (note this battery is identical in size and performance to the A1 battery specified by the military. The only difference is it is certified for aircraft and has #8 metric terminals instead of standard auto clamp on type terminals. You can easily convert your mep831a terminals to fit this battery. You will need two 5/16" ring terminals to convert this. Once you have those simply remove the automotive clamps and install these ring terminals and your in business.
Air filter- yanmar 114250-12580
Oil filter- yanmar 114250-35110
In line fuel filter- hastings gf-27
Main fuel filter w/water separator- wix 33583
Glow plug-
Oil- 10w30 ( Oil should be changed every 100 hours and it takes a little over 1 gallon)
Fuel- jp8 or diesel (*note* if you run diesel occasionally add a lubricant such as opti-lube or Lucas or any other commercially available diesel lube. The epa has mandated removal of lubricants and it's hard on your injection pump. Also if you live in northern climates like me remember to use #1 diesel or at least a 50/50 blend in winter. That will lower the pour temp on your fuel and help prevent clogs in lines or filters.
As I get more information on this stuff I will update it. Also a big thanks to the guys that helped contribute the info to this.
Here's the TM for the MEP 831
http://greenmountaingenerators.com/...-AND-SPECIAL-TOOLS-LIST-TM-9-6115-639-13P.pdf
DRS Fermont's 3kW Tactical Quiet Generator Set is the first Generator Set produced for the US Military with a Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) and variable speed technologies to pass rigorous Government qualification testing.
Power output | 3kW @ .8 power factor |
Voltage | 120, two wire; 120/240, three wire |
Engine | Yanmar Diesel, L70, Air cooled, manual & electric start MORE SPECIFIC the Yanmar L70AE-DE- |
Generator | DRS PMG |
Sound level | 69 db at full load |
Fuel tank capacity | 8 hour tank |
Tests | MIL-STD-705 and MIL-STD-810 |
Fuel | JP-8, DF-2, DL-2 |
Mechanical | |
Dimensions | |
(LxWxH inches) | 34.5 x 27.9 x 26.5 |
Weight | |
(Dry without battery) | 270 lbs |
This generator runs the following consumables:
Factory Battery- concorde RG-24-15A1 (please note however this battery is only sold to the government and although you can obtain this on the surplus market the civilian equivalent is readily available)
Commercially available Battery- concorde RG-24-15 (note this battery is identical in size and performance to the A1 battery specified by the military. The only difference is it is certified for aircraft and has #8 metric terminals instead of standard auto clamp on type terminals. You can easily convert your mep831a terminals to fit this battery. You will need two 5/16" ring terminals to convert this. Once you have those simply remove the automotive clamps and install these ring terminals and your in business.
Air filter- yanmar 114250-12580
Oil filter- yanmar 114250-35110
In line fuel filter- hastings gf-27
Main fuel filter w/water separator- wix 33583
Glow plug-
Oil- 10w30 ( Oil should be changed every 100 hours and it takes a little over 1 gallon)
Fuel- jp8 or diesel (*note* if you run diesel occasionally add a lubricant such as opti-lube or Lucas or any other commercially available diesel lube. The epa has mandated removal of lubricants and it's hard on your injection pump. Also if you live in northern climates like me remember to use #1 diesel or at least a 50/50 blend in winter. That will lower the pour temp on your fuel and help prevent clogs in lines or filters.
As I get more information on this stuff I will update it. Also a big thanks to the guys that helped contribute the info to this.
Here's the TM for the MEP 831
http://greenmountaingenerators.com/...-AND-SPECIAL-TOOLS-LIST-TM-9-6115-639-13P.pdf
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