MEP-802/803 Filters and Parts

[Guyfang]

Eatont999,

tell us what line you want. There is several threads that list what hose fits, and where to get it.

 

[Bmxenbrett]

Fuel lines to the fuel pumps, injectors or fuel pump?

 

[eatont9999]

The fuel line going from the tank to the fuel pump. Looks like 5/16"

 

[Bmxenbrett]

Thats more of a hydraulic style hose so you wont beable to compress it with your fingers. If you bend it and it crunches and makes odd noises i would replace it. Replace it with hydraulic hose. I believe it has -4jic fittings.

 

[Daybreak]

The fuel line going from the tank to the fuel pump. Looks like 5/16"

Take it off and go to a hydraulic hose maker.

 

[eatont9999]

I'm having a hard time finding a replacement radiator for one of my 803A units - at least one that does not cost twice what I paid for the whole unit. Any recommendations out there?

 

[DieselAddict]

Is your current radiator not repairable?

 

[Guyfang]

All these companies make and supplied radiators to the army for the -803A. Give them a call and see if someone cant sell you one a bit cheaper. Org cost was $196.00

DIESEL RADIATOR CO.

1990 JANICE AVE

MELROSE PARK

IL

60160-1008

JOHN BOYD ENTERPRISES INC

DBA J B ENTERPRISES

DIV JB RADIATOR SPECIALTIES, INC

8401 SPECIALTY CIR

SACRAMENTO

CA

95828-2523

MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC

1500 DEKOVEN AVE

RACINE

WI

53403-2552

MODINE MFG CO

1500 DEKOVEN AVE

RACINE

WI

53401

POROBOND PRODUCTS, LLC

80 SANFORD ST

HAMDEN

CT

 

[eatont9999]

Is your current radiator not repairable?

One of the tubes in the core was punctured and leaking. I tried to flow some solder in it to fill the hole but it would not take the solder. I pinched the tube on both ends of the leak with a pair of duckbill pliers but I am not confident it will hold under pressure. Not to mention the other questionable corrosion spots on the core. Not sure if the core is as difficult to find as the whole rad is.

 

[DieselAddict]

See if a radiator shop can give you an estimate to repair. They can evaluate any of the other areas and let you know if its worth working on. That may be a reasonable choice cost wise. They may be able to find a core. Certainly possible.

What kind of flux were you using on that? You need a good acid flux and you may need to flux it a few times before hitting it with the solder.

Sorry if I'm explaining something you already know.

 

[eatont9999]

See if a radiator shop can give you an estimate to repair. They can evaluate any of the other areas and let you know if its worth working on. That may be a reasonable choice cost wise. They may be able to find a core. Certainly possible.

What kind of flux were you using on that? You need a good acid flux and you may need to flux it a few times before hitting it with the solder.

Sorry if I'm explaining something you already know.

It was the same kind I use for sweating copper pipe. Not sure if it says acid on it. The can is probably 40+ years old and most of the writing is faded. It's a dark brown almost black color flux.

 

[DieselAddict]

That should be the right kind. If its really dark it could be oxidized. Its normally a tan color similar to caramel.

 

[eatont9999]

That should be the right kind. If its really dark it could be oxidized. Its normally a tan color similar to caramel.

Yeah, that's the color when applied to a surface. In the can it looks darker. I'll have to look around for a radiator shop local to me. I don't feel right selling one of these units with a hack-job radiator in it. Certainly not for the price one of these goes for after it has been gone through.

 

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Howdy,

The Military MEP generator reset information manual has lots of good information in it.

You can also decipher a lot of the parts NSN numbers from it if needed. It also covers the Quad winding fuse updates which all should have applied.

The last few pages list any and all manual numbers for all generator sets.

 

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bump,
it's getting lost deep

sticky time

 

[Guyfang]

You know how I feel about it. Do it!

 

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Howdy,

Very good input from member Zed254 on sourcing a Mark 3 start switch MEP-802A/803A S1 Master Switch Source - Electroswitch

 

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Howdy,

Generator AUX fuel connections

Generator Accessories

 

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Howdy,
Things to have on hand for emergencies

oil
oil filter
fuel water filter
fuel cartridge
fuel return line hose
fuel
checked your unit for function

 

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Howdy,

The infamous Well Nut info

Added pointers to Ultimate well nut repair