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Edit: oops! Just realized that question wasn't directed at me...but I'm sure he's doing the same 120/208 setup I am. Dang small screen on my phone! Hey...no problem. It's a legit question! Yep...I have an -004 for backup power for my house and shop. I just pull 120/208 off of 2 separate...

Might sound like a crazy question...but have you tried to reset it yet? I have worked on a few sets that developed spurious warning lights the first couple of times I ran them... After the set is running, just hit the lamp test/reset button for a second or so. It should reset. If it won't...

-002's and -003's have a built in switch that allows 120/240 double delta, 120v single phase, or 208/120v 3 phase wye. The re-configuration for these would be more complicated, as all 12 leads go to that enormous switch. My plan would work well for an MEP-004, -005, or -006 and their precise...

So…most of us with 3 phase MEP generator sets have wondered if it is possible to rewire the set for something other than 120/208 or 240/417v. Some have asked the question in the forum here and the consensus seems to be that it won’t work. I think it will. *I am using one of my MEP-004a’s for...

I'm still around 10%; nothing special noted over time. At 10%, there's no real noticeable power increase (although I'm sure there is a few extra HP). But, it does keep the water from freezing here in NW oregon. It rarely gets any colder than about 20 degrees F, so I don't have the same...

added a few "cold start" videos to the end of my first post...quite a bit of smoke from the -006a!

It was pretty cold this morning, so I shot a cold start video; the genset fails to start on the first attempt. When it finally does start, it is just on 2 cylinders so there is plenty of diesel smoke! It does demonstrate what the PLC is capable of with no input from me...

added part 2 to my first post; but I'll put it here as well so it isn't missed. A series of functional checks and tests uncover additional problems that needed repair.

Yep! Pics posted below. To everybody who I emailed the PLC program to, here is how the connections should be made: Power to the PLC: tb 5-10 Fuel pump/shutoff solenoid output Q1: TB 5-7 Manifold heat/glow plugs output Q2: K2-X1 Start relay output Q3: TB 5-9 Field flash output Q4: TB 4-10...

That's a pretty complete list! I typically don't bother cleaning my fuel tanks; I'll look inside to make sure there is no water, but with the -004 and larger sets there is no easy way to get inside. So, I just drain the water trap and primary filter housings while I'm running the pumps with...

Thanks; that's an easy one to add. I do typically check to make sure the charging current drops to near zero, but that certainly isn't fool proof. A voltmeter on the batteries is...

I have been buying and repairing MEP generators from Ft. Lewis now for a few years; I have a pretty standard method of checking one out and doing the first startup. Basically, I do a walkaround, noting any obvious missing parts, damaged components, melted wires, etc. I pull the intake manifold...

I don't know if there was any logic one way or the other...they remove with a hex head wrench (or allen wrench) and are easy to turn around. I have had maybe a dozen of these sets and they all open different directions. Here is my logic: The intake side should open from the inside to...

I have posted a few videos in their own threads of a few MEP's that I have tested, modified, etc. I figure that they may be helpful for those that are working on their own MEP's, or for those that have questions about their capabilities, etc. So, I decided to post all of my videos in one...

I typically use 1/8" 6011 rod; it seems to work the best for the variety of situations you encounter outside of the shop. With the 24v from the batteries in the truck, you can weld 1/4" without difficulty. You actually can control the heat with how close you hold the welding rod to the weld...

Made this video about a month ago using the deuce as a stick welding power supply; I've used this method a lot out on the trail with good success. The deuce works well because it already has a 24v electrical system. I posted this in a separate thread, but since this is my build thread I...

In a gas vehicle, the water meth mixture is used to suppress detonation and reduce EGT at higher boost levels. Gasoline is either drawn in (carburetor) or sprayed in (injection) before the compression stroke, so there is an air/fuel mixture ready to go off at any point during this stroke...

I've been running 10%; I never did get any higher than that. No hint of detonation at that level, and I have run probably 3000 miles with it. I kept meaning to go higher, but haven't had a chance (or motivation) to do it just yet. I have been dedicating my time to a waste oil centrifuge...

No problem; if anybody wants the file, just shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll send it to you. You can download the programming software for free from FactoryMation...here's the link: SG2-SW And some links to some documentation: http://factorymation.info/plr/SG2PLR_AppEx.pdf...

No problem; it is small and I can email it to you... I'll take all of the extra compressor control stuff out of it. The one thing I ran into was that the output relays would "flutter" while the engine was cranking. This only happened if it was really cold out, or the batteries were partially...