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    Glow plugs for MEP-002a/MEP-003a

    If anyone picks these up, you should be able to use the promo code 'NEW10OFF' if you have never purchased from them before, to kick 10% off.
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    Hurricane season [emoji302] preparing

    Yeah thats a sweet little load bank!
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    Mep003a generator surging

    The cap is stamped open and closed, but is often tough to read from years of vapors.
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    Mep003a generator surging

    The vent is in the fuel cap. Its a little bar that has two positions (closed and open). You would just close it if you were travelling with chance of fording. Take the cap off and just look at the underside, you will see it.
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    Glow plugs for MEP-002a/MEP-003a

    One per cylinder
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    Glow plugs for MEP-002a/MEP-003a

    CH49 are for the air intake. There are 2 different plugs on these machines, depending on installation position.
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    MEP-803a not putting out the same power as a 7kw gas Briggs and Stratton?

    Different viscosity and different smells. Have you run this set with the doors open for a short time, to see if you can visually pinpoint the culprit(s)?
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    Mep003a generator surging

    Turn the switch to prime + run so you hear the pumps cycling, but don't crank it. Just let it run for a while in this state (your batteries will be fine, if they are in good condition already).
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    MEP-803a not putting out the same power as a 7kw gas Briggs and Stratton?

    You could have an oil leak (Ive had a front crank seal go, which drips oil onto the belt, subsequently spitting it all over the enclosure and engine in a radial manner), or you could have leaking fuel return lines. Photos are worth gold here.
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    DIY load bank

    Correct, but depending on your design, it should be grounded for safetys sake somehow.
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    DIY load bank

    120 to each terminal
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    MEP 003A Oli cooler

    The factory exhaust is black iron NPT threaded material... so you have many options. The best thing you can do is to have a flexible exhaust joint section leaving the machine, then tying to your rigidly mounted (but not mounted on the machine) exhaust travel path. The flex section takes up the...
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    MEP-803a help finding the fuse for the FU1 Battery charging circuit for the alternato

    I do have a spare cap, but with the cost of shipping these days, that ebay complete assembly is probably a better choice for you.
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    MEP-803a help finding the fuse for the FU1 Battery charging circuit for the alternato

    Good call Daybreak. Use the phrase 'NEW BUSSMANN FHN26G1 FUSE HOLDER ' and you will see the ad for $8.75 with free shipping.
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    MEP-803a not putting out the same power as a 7kw gas Briggs and Stratton?

    Do you have an idea of what caused it to shut down? Any lights? Change in load?
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    MEP-803a help finding the fuse for the FU1 Battery charging circuit for the alternato

    Ill look through my parts stash, I might have a cap...
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    Grid Protection Device

    I saw those go off, and also had no idea how they were used. I am sure someone will have a use.
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    MEP-803a not putting out the same power as a 7kw gas Briggs and Stratton?

    If you turn on EVERYTHING besides the AC... whats the load meter say you are using on the 803?
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    MEP-803a not putting out the same power as a 7kw gas Briggs and Stratton?

    Do you have an electric range or other high draw items you can turn on thats NOT the ac?
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    MEP-803a not putting out the same power as a 7kw gas Briggs and Stratton?

    What CAN you load it with heavy? I assume its the LRA (startup amps) thats your problem now. If its spitting carbon at lower kws... you got some work ahead of you. Can you source Seafoam locally?
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