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  1. 155mm

    MEP-804A VOLTAGE REGULATION CIRCUIT QUESTION.

    Did you check magnetic pickup? Have you tried bumping the start switch again after the engine is running? Also called modified start sequence.
  2. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    If you are the only operator, run it forever bypassed. Heat is the important part
  3. 155mm

    804a will not crank from master switch

    https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-804a-intermittent-cranking-no-starting.192838/page-2#post-2269649 Read and test thru this thread
  4. 155mm

    MEP-804B Missing Gauges

    The rim offset for the dual is too much to go from singles to duals. Duals to singles is no problem. The dual wheel rubs on the springs before you get the thimble on.
  5. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    Still no start?
  6. 155mm

    Profile Picture Albums where are they

    Following, i thought i was loosing it, could find photo albums to save my neck. after some long learning curves, i like the new setup if my vote counts for anything
  7. 155mm

    A Guy, a Dog, an M1083, and 2700 Miles

    Follow up? Updated? Made it back west?
  8. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    Yes, that is the only tm, did you attempt to clean and adjust? Adjustment is on page 0028 00-5 just dont forget its bypassed, if its only you operating it, i have no issues running it bypassed
  9. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    If its bypassed, be overly overly cautious about keeping he box sealed up, if he box isnt sealed up, the heat exchanger can overheat and blow the end out, then you get flames and a big fan pushing the flames I have one in Montana that has ran for 3 winters now bypassed, but the heater never...
  10. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    Clean it out, it get filled up with dust, then readjust, i think there is a procedure in the tm
  11. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    Go to your local semi truck parts house, they will have the mpu, tell them, 2003 peterbuilt 379 vin 3d588760, 18 speed tranny speedometer sensor or jazz hands the googler if you want to wait. As long as the mpu is long enough, the threads are correct, any mpu will work, all a mpu does is...
  12. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    Guy says k2 is on big e auction site,
  13. 155mm

    MEP-804A - intermittent cranking, no starting

    It does look rubbed, i would get another for sure, but that one may still be serviceable. Did you test it before removing?
  14. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    Print off that pdf, and take to him. To troubleshoot the fuel actuator, also have him test the magnetic pickup before yall spend a bunch of time doing some other troubleshooting
  15. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    If you by accident bypass that switch, make darn sure the box is sealed up as much as possible other than minimal open doors for inspection
  16. 155mm

    Choctaw H140 - no ignition arc

    Look at atmosphere pressure switch
  17. 155mm

    Glow plug "tip" didn't come out with the body

    You will need to pull injector and go fishing, If you change 1, change 8. So it doesnt matter if you over volt the 7 dont thread The broken head in to move, maybe you can blow the broken part out
  18. 155mm

    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    Does the unit shutdown when switch is turned to Off? what gave the idea that there is a malfunctioning fuel shut off? https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-805b-806b-electric-fuel-cutoff-tm-troubleshooting-install-manual.145444/
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    Need help with diagnostic on this generator in Indianapolis. Any help would be appreciated & compensated.

    I copied and pasted reply so it is inline “Unfortunately your photo does not show the complete MFG's data plate at top of photo. What is the MEP-XXX model? Are you looking for onsite help, online help or both? What is history of genset...new to you?, running or not running?, has it ever...
  20. 155mm

    Mep806b

    Verify that the backlights work, those are replaceable, i think i remember researching LED replacements as well.
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