So four years later I have finally got time to get around to getting my MEP-803a up and running. She purrs like a kitten now and makes power just fine and runs at full load no problem. I noticed however when I start the set the starter stays running until I let go of the start position and the switch returns to the run position. I did not think much of it but my 003a and 005a do not do this the starter automatically cuts out once the motor is up and running and you then can put the switch into the start position to flash the field but the starter motor does not engage.
On my 803a however, if I were to move the starter switch back to the start position it will grind the starter in even though the diesel engine is up and running. Is this normal do all these sets do this? Its making power once I start it so I have no reason to move the switch to the start position after the motor is up and running but found it a bit different than the other sets and have no other experience to compare it to. If this is not supposed to occur is this a problem with the S14 switch (which happens to be brand new on my unit) or possibly the sensor lead to know the motor is running?
Thoughts welcome look forward to hearing others thoughts on this. I can post a video if anyone is unclear.
Thanks in advance
Lee
On my 803a however, if I were to move the starter switch back to the start position it will grind the starter in even though the diesel engine is up and running. Is this normal do all these sets do this? Its making power once I start it so I have no reason to move the switch to the start position after the motor is up and running but found it a bit different than the other sets and have no other experience to compare it to. If this is not supposed to occur is this a problem with the S14 switch (which happens to be brand new on my unit) or possibly the sensor lead to know the motor is running?
Thoughts welcome look forward to hearing others thoughts on this. I can post a video if anyone is unclear.
Thanks in advance
Lee