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    MEP-804A OVERVOLTAGE where do I start?

    Yah i sorta went too far,, like some times you ask a person what time it is, and you end up building a watch... but break it into bits and you will solve your issues or at least determine what is wrong. And again, if your set is a 95 build and no Tier reset, you wont have the A1 fuz mod...
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    MEP-806B generator

    go for it, it has way more upside than down.. best mac/mc
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    MEP-804A OVERVOLTAGE where do I start?

    My offering ? open the control panel and to your lower left below the annunactor panel is the white Molex nylon type connector, find the holding tab and press and remove the connector at the same time. your set should start and run as normal, [hopefully] now i said normal, thats a bit...
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    MEP-806B generator

    Terry i think you have written me directly, i don't understand totally the PM aspect of this forum, my email and phone are not secret, I have been an elected public official, my phone and email are on most bathroom walls in this region of Texas so feel free to use : libbysales@austin.rr.com...
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    MEP-806B generator

    I will go away after this posting, i really do have a busy day, but Guyfang shares this all the time, this condition is not normal, dont get all gutsy and find a new cim and dump in, you pretty much have to make a solid determination of what caused this condition in the first place, otherwise...
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    MEP-806B generator

    On e more quick check, on the right control box inside wall is a stepdown power supply 24vdc to 5vdc look that over and measure, i have seen those be problems, sometimes they run just the "mouse pad" and more often the 5vd side of the CIM needs internally, this can be done as a stand alone...
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    MEP-806B generator

    Its peeing in the wind, but cheep pee as it is ... I would put a fuse in line or circuit breaker start with 1amp or so and see how it goes vs. what the screen does or does not do or perform, hardwire across if the board lands are truly burned off or away from the board. it can be debated if...
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    MEP-806B generator

    Your picture pretty much wraps up the conclusions or a compendium of the 19 or so replies already posted, Guyfang has given you the single best reply, get in touch with Peter at Inova tech .. the board you are showing is a TANO board, tano is a smaller offshoot of mcii and acts as a or did act...
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    MEP-806B generator

    Well Guy and Mr Pampa have you with good information, I do have several CIM's to work from, that yes i will sell. but do explore the possible reasons for the fuz blowing, and yup these things damn near act like a rain gauge how they collect water. Remember inside the control box there is also...
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    MEP 806B CIM Failure

    These sets are a POS, you or the customer will spend way more $$$$ trying to fix something usless and never have the assurance it will work the next time needed. My experience is rip out the whole mess, while i do reuse the regulator and gov nothing else remains.. Its a freeking technician...
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    MEP-831A and MEP-531A for sale

    SS readers, I have a MEP-831A for sale, it is near perfect , it has the single best addition or improvement that can be made to the sets? The Klopp engine controller, it also has the Solar charging panel fixed in place and working . The set works well and has no issues. Pricing at $1,400 ..I...
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    MEP-804A/B for sale

    SS readers: Lower pricing ..11-13-20 I have for sale 3 each trailer mounted MEP-804A/B models 1 each A model and 2 each of the B models all are trailer mounted and have roadworthy tires, each set is complete and each set runs and makes power and has been load banked at full and plus 33% with no...
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    Civy truck to MIL trailer wiring info

    Thank you so much emmado22, while it's dark now, i will get back out early in the morning with my 12 volt source and tools and get busy finishing sorting this out, and yes for the sake of expediency i did just get conventiential 12v bulbs but will move to LED style next effort as i have 3...
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    Gen Trailer light wiring hook up help please

    Readers, Im trying to take a gen set to a family member in HURRICANE Sally effected Alabama, after removing the military 12 pin head, I got 4 Red wires with tracer colors and 4 Black wires with tracer colors . Is or can someone offer to me the Running lights Left and Right turn and STOP...
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    MEP-803A and water, a rebuild story...Hopefully!!!

    Wow you're a demon for punishment but we are proud of you for your diligence and to keeping most of this in perspective between family, work and fun. But I am going to take advantage of your experience and list the sets i have for sale based on your experience. For Sale 5ea. MEP-803a sets to...
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    Gen set trailer help advice wanted please

    I follow these trailer threads and try to keep up with the topics, but i need help, I only collect, repair and or use generator sets. it seems recently all generators are coming to me on the original military trailer/s.. Once the sets get into the 30kw size and some even 15kw MEP sets are too...
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    Quad Field winding, purpose or how used MEP-802/3 series

    For some time I have skirted this and sorta faked myself into understanding what or how this QUAD FIELD WINDING is supposed to work as well the intent of it. I'm most used to just a plain old brushless era Field winding of some impedance with a + and - F1 and F2 designation . I welcome any...
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    MEP 805A in Texas little bit of HELP

    Send me your watt transducer p/n i mite have an extra one at a much better price .. mac/mc
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    Going to other Countries with an ex-milatary vehicle?

    Its pretty simple to me, WHY would you even consider this. Trying to travel into or thru these 3rd world countries with punk ass dictators or thugs for leaders and half witted border check points, all it takes is the suspecion of you leading or think about some form of insurection and we read a...
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    Bringing diesel generators back into service?

    Chainbreaker is so right here, the 300kw machine with Detroit Diesel, that at the least is a 450Hp engine or was at one time, more likely 530 or so Hp, not that, that is a fear factor, its just a caution and beware, and im just sure that all steel skid tank interior is very clean and no rust or...
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