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Guyfang, Strangely enough, TM 24 (Depot Maintenance) doesn't actually have much detail for testing the transducer other than connecting a known good freq meter to the set and verifying 60hz. I've looked though all the TMs for the 002A & 003A units but haven't located any further details for...

Morning Chainbreaker--On the reverse swap-out of meter & transducer, that's not a bad idea. I'll give that a try today. Also, thought about the cabinet grounding issue the other day but all I did was to connect a small alligator-clipped ground wire from the main ground lug (for earth ground)...

I guess everyone's stumped just like me.... this evening I checked voltages on a few terminals on a known-good MEP-003A unit that I've had for many years. #2 AC input to transducer reads 120v & #1 AC input reads none or residual voltage. These values are from L0 to each terminal separately...

I used to do the "gas on a rag" method for my Perkins 6-354 in my shrimp boat whenever I had to start up in the wintertime (no glow plugs on this engine) and it worked great. I quit using that method however as I didn't really want gasoline on my boat even in small amounts and also there's...

Rather than start a new thread I'll use this one since it's basically the same issue for me with an MEP-002A. At governed speed the generator is producing proper voltage and frequency (verified by a known good external meter). The problem is that the unit's freq meter generally pegs to the...

Commercially available starting fluid will still destroy a perfectly good engine. I've used it a few times when up in the snow country but very sparingly and always sprayed the WD-40 or equal first and then followed with just a shot of the starting fluid. On the fuel line nut, carefully put...

Agree--never use ether! When I need a little "boost" when trying to start a diesel I use WD-40 or the WM Super Tech spray lube (much cheaper). It has a lower flash point than diesel and it also provides lubricity to the cylinders...

Maybe you got lucky and the alternator fuse blew. Look for the holder on the back side of the alternator, pull the fuse and see if it's blown. (AGS 40 amp)

It took me awhile to search & locate this thread but I wanted to add a few details that will reinforce m16ty's concerns about the NAPA 3113 filter dimensions. I got an MEP-002A in a few days ago and started doing the standard fuel system maintenance and installed two new NAPA 3113 filters (have...

If the unit hasn't been run since the reset and the one time you ran it, I'm not sure you need to change it to a new break-in oil. If you're concerned about water or contamination you could always drain a little from the bottom fitting after several days of no running to see if any water comes...

As Guyfang said that sticky oil is leaking from the thermal watt converter which you can find by opening the meter/gauge board. This is a common issue that I've seen on several MEP-004A & 005A units. From what I've observed the TWC will leak for a long time (so far I have one that's leaked at...

A few comments to consider: 1. The part where you mentioned "couldn't get the fuel separator off" would cause a little uncertainty just in case it was partially clogged or something. It would be nice if that uncertainty could be crossed off the list. 2. On the frequency variations I...

That's a good deal! I have a few spares but not many new ones. Might order a couple sets. Thanks.

Good point doghead--that went right by me since it wasn't a generator or 5 ton or something.

Guyfang--glad you mentioned this. The filter info I provided was actually from what I've been using on MEP-004A units but I checked the NSNs in both TMs for the 004A & the 005A & the same NSNs were listed for both units, though different numbers for primary & secondary filters. I did find an...

Forgot to mention that the fuel strainer housing is secured by a single 1/2" acorn nut at the bottom. Loosen this nut and bump the housing with a rubber hammer and it will break loose and drop. Only problem is that you'll need to re-bleed the system up to the injection pump anyway to clear out...

Shouldn't be any harm since the primary & secondary will catch any trash coming from the strainer. The only risk is the possibility of fuel starving during a load test or extended run in service. The other risk or result is early clogging of your filters but you should be good for many hours...

Hey Kevin--great post. At the risk of sounding ignorant, can you clarify which wiring diagram you used on the link? Also what specific connections did you use on the generator? Which existing generator components are still used with this alternate system? Maybe a simple one-line schematic...

Do not run the unit until you remove the fuel strainer housing and do a thorough cleaning! Often you can get away with re-using the existing o-ring, depending on when it was last changed. Older ones will dry rot and crack and eventually will leak. Also (and I'm not certain here), maybe the...

I use NAPA Gold # 1004 (or equal) for the oil filter. Canister on low side of engine opposite starter side (and on same side as fuel filters). Single bolt holds down lid, 3/4" hex head. Remove bolt and lid and pull old filter. IIRC there's a 1/8" NPT brass plug that can be loosened to drain...