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I also wanted to upload this picture to make sure there is not something here that I'm missing that is out of place.

@kloppk R13 & R12 are getting the same, elevated voltage readings as I posted above. So, this is making me think there is an issue with the CT or the wire trail going through CT3 that is making the CT read higher? If I recall, the TM test for the CT in the machine is a simple continuity test &...

I don't want to bury my specific issue in this thread, so I started my own here if you'd like to follow; https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/mep-803a-overload-fault-troubleshooting.219463/

Years back when I first joined the forum, I think you said this. It stuck & I have found it to be a good SOP. It can be annoying when you are on your 4th or 5th time of going through the 6hr load test. But, after getting my first unit through it & considering it done, I went 4 years with no...

Okay, thank you. I don't know why I didn't check it. I must have read incorrectly in another post where you talked about this and thought only the first 3 were for each leg. This is what happens when brain fatigue sets in!

Running doesn't mean working. But, it's half the battle. If you are new to these, a good rule of thumb to go buy is if it will pass a 6 hour 100% load test without a single fault or issue, then it is good. At least that is how I base "rebuilding" them. Any gremlin that a machine will have...

I did not take a measurement of R13. Good catch. Your diagram shows this & I kind of ignored it for some reason. I will have to pull the trailer back up to the shop & set the load bank up again to test. This afternoon I moved onto my M4K with about the same results as the generator. Should have...

Added a few things to my original post that I forgot to put in there. Also, After letting the contact cleaner dry & touching/tracing each wire to confirm it is in the proper place, no luck. I also unbolted to CT to make sure I could get a good look at the side of the S8 & some of those...

The load has nothing to do with it. It is a fault in the way it is sensing. The generator is working fine. If you set S6 for 3 phase, it is monitoring for such, it is not setting the generator to make 3 phase power. You set the way the generator makes power with S8. You set how the generator...

Everyone, I know there are a few threads on this already. Have read through them & learned from them. Used that & have troubleshooted, but am still a but stumped. My situation is a little different, so I will try to consolidate what I have done as much as possible so that I can get some...

Great thread. Troubleshooting a like new MEP 803A that looks/runs otherwise perfect. Opens contactor on overload. Will run all day with Battle Short on. I didn't realize the switchs need to be soaked, I only lightly cleaned. Going to try again.

Amazing for troubleshooting. Trying to find an issue with a like new set & this is very helpful!

That's about the going fee via the various state level programs for federal surplus that goes to eligible parties. You probably will need to spend a little time with it like them all, but none the less if you need a good unit, you'll be happy.

ATF is my go-to! Glad you got going. The well nut doesn't need to be to tight. That is a great idea with the seal washer like the CTIS banko bolt. I may actually add these to the kit to this if you are saying it works better in some applications. I have installed a lot of these without issue...

Don't overthink it. Even though the injection pump is a very precise piece of equipment, as long as you don't bang it up, it is fairly simple. I use ATF. Take it apart, let is soak for a few hours or overnight. Then, use something like a toothbrush & brake cleaner. Soak again. Then, reassemble...

:cool:When I get the first video edited, I will be back to post about it. Waiting on some parts & stuff to come in.

I plan on it! Already recorded most of what I need to so I can make a Part 1. :)

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Everyone, Finally got myself one of the new generation AMMPS MEP 1040 generators. Is marked as a "parts" unit that didn't power or anything when slave cable was hooked up. All I've done is look at it & get it unloaded. Took the batteries out & collected the loose stuff inside...