Need some help getting my MEP006A Genset to run 480 Volts

[jamawieb]

Try Delk's Army Navy Surplus_Generators or Oshkosh equipment. I've dealt with Delks and William is a real nice guy, they also have fast shipping.

 

[tristanh4]

Thanks for the help. I was able to order a switch from oshkosh equipment. Great idea and thanks again!

 

[tristanh4]

Getting my MEP006A Genset to Run

Hello All,

I've got another one of these MEP006A 60Kw gensets to get working.

I had new batteries put on, a new start / run switch and I cannot seem to get it to turn over at all.

A couple things to note:

The panel lights and the indicator lights will come on and work just fine but when attempting to start the unit, it does nothing. It does have new fuel in it as well.

Any pointers on where I should start to look for issues?

I did find one fuse on the panel and it looks to be intact.

Any pointers would be much appreciated.

Thanks for your time and help!

 

[jamawieb]

I had the same problem, all the lights worked and when I hit the start switch nothing. My problem was the cubicle box inside the generator, it's the box where all the wires go into. In that box is the starter solenoid, a contol board, and all sorts of stuff. When I took mine out, it looked like it had caught on fire inside. After I replaced the box, everything worked perfect. I hope that helps.

 

[tristanh4]

Thanks a lot for your reply.

I don't know a ton about these....where about is that located?

I'll definitely check that out.

How much did it cost to replace all that if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks a ton.

 

[jamawieb]

They call it in the TM's special relay assembly, it should be around your generator head. It will have several wiring harnesses going into it, you can follow the wiring harness from the control panel into the box. On Oshkosh equipment, they have it for $627 but I would try delks. First I would take it out and open it, to see if it is damaged. You will see burnt wires or other damage inside.
Here is the link to Oshkosh so you can have a picture of what you are looking for:
Military Trucks, Generator Parts for sale - Oshkosh Equipment Sales, LLC

 

[tristanh4]

Thanks so much for your help. Hopefully early next week I can get into the machine a little more and check this out.

Thanks again!

 

[tristanh4]

Problem with MEP006A

So, I got into the machine a little more and I looked inside that special relay. Everything looked good (nothing looked like it caught fire or had burnt wires, it all looked clean and intact) so I'm at a bit of a stand still. I'm trying to figure out what else could be the problem. Any chance you or anyone else know if there are other problems that could cause this not to start? I'm wondering if maybe there are other fuses that I'm not seeing, located elsewhere on the machine.

Thanks in advance!

 

[PeterD]

Simple things first, battle short is off, right? Next monitor voltage at the starter solenoid, and see if it gets 24V when you hit start. BTW, does the lamp test show all lamps working OK?