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Currently (1) MEP-531A, unknown hours (broken hr meter) but runs well (1) MEP-016B, not functioning Wish list MEP-952B, to charge batteries for a future hybrid solar/battery/inverter system as backup power for my house

The 952b is built to charge batteries and will do so all day.

I had to google that one. It looks like the old Mechron version of the MEP-501A. Those are no good for charging deeply discharged batteries because they can put out only 90 amps for short periods. Keep an eye on the load meter if connecting it to a vehicle because starting one will drop the...

I know jack squat about the military support systems but I like the EMT based canopy frame systems. They are very sturdy at a reasonable price point. The last one I set up was from Canopy Masters. http://www.canopymasters.com/

Did you check charging voltage with a DMM? I have had very bad luck with the DC voltmeter in your photo.

Set up a PLC to autostart it based on battery charge. Buy some batteries and big inverters and run your house.

In my experience, the 501A can charge pairs of lead acid or AGM batteries as long as they are not deeply discharged. If you attempt to charge large, deeply discharged batteries, they can draw enough current to overload the generator and cause major problems. The starter is not wired to the...

You nailed it. Parker BH2-60 and BH2-61 are the typical fuel quick disconnects used in military portable diesel systems.

I have a few notes on 531A 12V conversions. The starting system is completely separate from the rest of the controls. Swap in the 12V starter and you should have no problems. The Nato connection powers only the starting system and preheaters. If you have a Nato plug and want to wire it to a...

Sounds like a great project and I look forward to seeing your photos. Don't forget to hook up a return line to the small barb on the injector on top of the head. EDIT: If you want to convert to a 12V starter, I have a spare I would gladly let you have it for the cost of shipping. I got a...

My experience is with trying to reduce noise in Yanmar L48 and L70 powered stuff. With the flywheel end drawing outside air in through a plywood enclosure, oil temp starts to run away at higher sustained loads when temps are above 80F. An 800 to 1600 CFM fan pulling additional outside air...

Based on my experience, the engine cooling fan in the flywheel of air cooled diesels does not move enough air to keep an enclosed unit cool. I suggest you add an additional fan to move air through your enclosure before operating it in warm weather.

An air conditioning unit rated at 30 amps might draw 90 amps or more (90A = 10.8kW @ 120vac) during startup inrush. The 2kW (16.6A) will absolutely have trouble at those inrush levels. The 2kW breaker should trip pretty quickly above 20A (125% load) as well. Cranking up the voltage should...