Mep-002a Help

[Guyfang]

OK, OK, OK. I lived in Texas a while, and we had 0000.01 inches of snow one morning in El Paso. It looked like the worlds largest demolition derby. 100,000 million people with bald tires slipping and sliding all over the road. As I grew up in a snow place, (Utah), I felt at home. Its a thing that happens in El Paso about every 100 years. Snow sounds better then a hurricane, any day!

Triple Jim, What do you think about this, BOTH sets, same problem?

 

[lonesouth]

I remember back in '92 when we had snow on the ground in North Florida. Got to build a snowman. Too young to remember any real disaster which came of it.

 

[Triple Jim]

Triple Jim, What do you think about this, BOTH sets, same problem?

I went back and speed-read the thread, but don't see a reference to two generators. Maybe I missed it.

 

[lonesouth]

I went back and speed-read the thread, but don't see a reference to two generators. Maybe I missed it.

he may be talking about my two 803a's with the voltage reading low with the adjustment knob at max

 

[Guyfang]

Roger, Lonesouth. It was 23:00 and I was getting tired. Old and in the way!

 

[holley68]

Thanks Jim. I will hold off on going any farther until the part comes in. Thanks. Ordered it through GMG via eBay. Tried contacting GMG directly first but could not find a POC #.

 

[Chainbreaker]

Tried contacting GMG directly first but could not find a POC #.

Just a FYI - It doesn't appear that GMG publishes a phone # but they do have a direct contact form for sales inquiries, etc. where they will contact you:

https://greenmountaingenerators.com/contact/

 

[holley68]

I did send a message using that last week. No response as of yet.

 

[holley68]

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[holley68]

OK guys looks like I am going to be out of power for a while. Would like to try and get the 002a running some. Mainly for well.

It will start and run with holding the starter. But as soon as I release it stops. I can hold the throttle up and it will continue to run, but still maxing out the hertz gauge. The throttle cable adjustment does nothing. There is a wire tied to the solenoid adjustment above the throttle. It was on there when I purchased the 002a.

Any suggestions to get power.

 

[DieselAddict]

If it won't stay running you need to troubleshoot that problem. A couple of places to start is with the low oil pressure switch and the high engine temp switch circuits.

Anything lit up on the alarm panel? Do the lights work when you "TEST"?

 

[holley68]

Not aware of an alarm on the mep002a. The lights come on the panel. The AC volts is around 180. Nothing on the rated current (don't have anything hooked up). Hertz showing 65+.

Would it shut down if all of the fuel pumps are not working?

 

[DieselAddict]

Do you have oil pressure on the gauge when you are holding the switch it in the "START" position?

 

[holley68]

Yes. But it is not going back down. Gauge is staying at 30. Even if it's not running.

 

[Guyfang]

Well, the wire doesn't belong there, so remove it. Then look at the troubleshooting guide under "starts, but will not remain running". Or something like that. Also see if you have 24 volts to the solenoid. Will it run with the S-7 on? Start the set, hold the S-1 in the start position, and then turn on the S-7. Let go the S-1. Will it remain running?

 

[holley68]

S7? What is that. I looked through the manuals. Only thing I can find is the starter disconnect. Nothing to turn

 

[holley68]

Ran the 002 a couple of minutes. It sounds good. As soon as I release throttle it dies.

If I try to turn starter again/ flash it picks up speed. But still dies.

 

[Triple Jim]

Ran the 002 a couple of minutes. It sounds good. As soon as I release throttle it dies.

What do you mean by "throttle"? There is a governor adjustment cable and knob, but I have a feeling you mean that when you release the main switch and it springs back from the "start" position, the engine stops.

 

[holley68]

Yes it does. The throttle I am calling is the injector pump.

 

[holley68]

If anyone has some spare time and will to talk me thru some trouble shooting. I have to go back to the pd tomorrow. And don't think I'll make drill this weekend.