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June 15th, 2022: Both "Ever Start" batteries from 2019 still tested good. Rated for 230 CCAs and tested at 291 CCA and 265 CCA. June 17th, 2022: I made a very hard decision and sold the trailer and both generators. If I had a lot more money, I would have absolutely kept them because they're...

I've been a little MIA from the forum here, so let me get things caught up. June 2nd, 2022: I replaced the frequency transducer (Thanks @Light in the Dark!) on the rear-most generator and it seemed to help. Here's a little operational test: In taking off the side acoustic panel, one of the...

Well, about 3 hours north of Salt Lake City, but I love that place too! I've been going there since I was little and it was in like a garage or something.

Sounds like a long drive, but can be fun with the right people! I don't have anything specific for your LMTVs, but I'm right next to I-15 in Davis County (~20 miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah). I do have some products I've made my self and other surplus for sale that you could stop and save...

Thank you for the grease suggestion. I shall do that. Awesome, thank you so much for the part number!

With much THANKS to Daybreak and the sticky in this forum: https://steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-802a-mep-803a-filters-and-parts.186068 Even though the oil in both generators looked clean and still amber in color, and the units are both low hours, I have no idea when they were last serviced, so...

I bought an Autel AL539B OBD2 Scanner, but mostly for its other testing capabilities, such as the battery CCA tester. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B079GXRV1M And tested the Optima Red Top Group 34 batteries, rated for 800 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps), in both generators: In the Tan MEP-803A, the...

I ended up actually receiving an SF-97 from Gov Planet, and it claims that my green 10KW trailer here is actually a 2006. Unfortunately I already have it titled in the State of Utah as a 2000. I re-filled out all the paperwork, had another VIN inspection by the local Police (as I was...

As others have said, I also was a beneficiary of the extra goodies he added in "tools" packages. The multimeter I carry in my deuce sits in a faux leather case, and the flashlight in my basement work room are both items Frank had included in such packages with his hand written notes. You don't...

I'll have to go through the manual and find the P/N for one, buy and replace and see if that solves the issue. Thank you for the info!

The nuts on all of the shackles had been welded, surely to keep the shackles from "wandering off", but most of the welds look rusted/cracked through now or that they wouldn't hold up against an impact wrench. I spent a few hours last weekend cleaning off the many GovPlanet stickers. A heat...

The trailer's tires were NEW. Maybe not the newest MTR style, but these do not have a blemish on them or sidewall crack and the nubs and writing still perfectly intact. Also, the trailer has the highly sought after 24-bolt wheels. It came with a decent loadout in the tool box: 3 copper...

Well, I just purchased a second M116A3 mounted MEP-803A generator! This one directly from Gov Planet auction. It was refurbished in 2012 (vs the 2010 'reset' of the tan generator above) and has 703.4 hours. The Gov Planet listing said it had a bad starter and the oil pressure gauge was...

Thanks guys for your input. Yeah, I will be in 120/240, because I'll use it as a whole home generator, but I need a bigger transfer switch now (I only have a 30A Generlink automatic transfer switch) :wink:

Update: I haven't tried swapping the Hertz gauges yet, but I'm thinking there is actually nothing wrong with the gauge. I started up the front generator yesterday to show the generator to a friend and its Hertz gauge behaved the same. I let the generator run longer and the gauge started acting...

This rear generator has exhibited another problem which I believe is a grounding issue on the frequency (HERTZ) gauge. While running the gauge will appear pegged, or maxed out (above 65 Hz) even though you can hear the RPM change when you adjust the Throttle knob. In this video you can see the...

I noticed a fuel leak on the rear generator. It took me a while to get around to identifying and fixing the issue. It slowly leaked even while the generator was off. Running the generator made it easier to identify the source, then it was obvious to me how deteriorated the hose was. It was...

That's a good point. I don't *have* to have the little vinyl cover with the draw strings there. Thanks! Edit: What was the previous purpose other than for the electrical power cord to pass through?

I had hoped I could store the short "always connected" plug inside the acoustic housing but unfortunately these massive twist lock plugs are just a little too big. However, the cord section is long enough I think I can just put the plug under the generator skid and that'll protect it from most...

I've built my own custom power connection cable for this generator. I'm sure it would have been cheaper to buy a pre-made cable (such as for an RV), but this way I was able to make it the way I wanted, such as I wanted to leave a short section always wired in place so I didn't have look up the...