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    Rust-Oleum Camouflage Ultra Cover 2X Spray Paint

    Howdy, OK, A MEP-802A mounted on a LTT-TQG trailer Tan. Not all paints are equal. But for touch-up places, this sure does blend well. spray cans Rust-Oleum 279180 Specialty Camouflage Ultra Cover 2X Spray Paint, Sand, 12-Ounce and the same product line for the Rust-Oleum 279179 Specialty...
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    M1101, M1102, LTT-TQG Trailer Jack

    Howdy, I have found some good replacement parts. Trailer Jack Handle Replacement Bulldog Sidewinder Handle part# 100105 Inside Gears Bulldog beveled gear set Part#500106 Push-to-release pin 5/8" x 2.5"grip L handle Ready for action, Trailer Jack
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    MEP-8xx wet stack info

    Howdy, MEP-802A/803A wet stack information. sample MEP-802A wet stacking A lot of the military units are run lightly loaded, or simply not loaded. They might even be started and run for a hour or two every other month. Whatever the situation, the above picture shows a case of wet stacking...
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    Electronic Parts Replacements Info for the MEP-802A

    Howdy, I will look at the control box I have and see if I can remove the whole assembly. I will compare it to my MEP-802A to see if they are the same.
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    MEP-8xx stainless steel screw information

    Howdy, For those thinking about swapping a bunch of the screws on your MEP-802/803 MEP-8xx stainless steel screw information The main screw used 80% of locations on the panels #10-32 x 1/2" Hex - Unslotted Drive Indented Hex Washer Head Grade 18-8 Stainless Steel Machine Screw #10 18-8...
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    M1101/M1102/LTT-TQG any newer aluminum trailer height

    Any newer Light Tactical Trailer M1101 / M1102 / LTT-TQG / LTT-Heavy / LTT-Flatdeck / LTT-Cargo based on HMMWV 37 X 12.50R 16.5LT Rims and Tires With the trailer itself being perfectly level. The lunette ring height is almost 25.5 inches from the ground Hook-ups to your towing vehicle will vary.
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    MEP-802A/803A gauge lighting

    Howdy, There are 3 gauges which can have the inside lit. Your fuel level, coolant temp, oil pressure gauges. I simply made a jumper wire from the pos+ post from the panel lights over to the open 1/4 blades on each of the gauges. Now they light up when I flip on my panel light switch. :)
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    MEP-8xx series fuel pump

    MEP-802/803 fuel pump Howdy, The 800 series TQG has 2 different fuel pumps. The older style is a square Facet electric fuel pump. The newer style is a round Airtex E1074 fuel pump. This is the primary pump location item. A lot of the units already have these mounted, or have been replaced with...
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    MEP-8xx series Replacement parts

    MEP-802/803 Filters MEP-802A ONAN DN2M 2-cylinder engine (Lister-Petter LPW2) MEP-803A ONAN DN4M 4-cylinder engine (Lister-Petter LPW4) MEP-802A Filters List, MEP-803A Filters List Oil Filter Spin-On (FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID NSN#2940-01-154-5127 ) Prefer WIX 51374, Napa 1374, works also(WIX...
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    Feb 2016 state of Generator sales

    Howdy, For conversation sake, this thread really is for talking, moaning, and bitching about generators for Feb 2016. Prices are on the rise. I do not know the reason behind it, but the surplus units keep rising dramatically. Even then add on the GL 12.5% fee, or the GP 10% fee, with the...
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    MEP-802A and MEP-803A coolant overflow cap

    Howdy, MEP-802A and MEP-803A coolant overflow cap If you need a cap. DORMAN 82594 Coolant Cap
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    Nov 2 2015 state of genset sales

    Howdy, I wonder if the auction companies will get the idea that the reserves are way to high. Point in fact= GL closed out almost all MEP-803A generators with only 4 making reserve, out of 40 lots across America.
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    What is AMMPS generators

    We had MEP-003 10kw then we had MEP-803A 10kw we now have MEP-1040 10kw Advanced Medium Mobile Power Sources represent the third generation of Department of Defense military standard generators. AMMPS are replacing second generation Tactical Quiet Generators, which have a 25 year old design...
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    MEP-8xx Battery Information

    MEP-8xx batteries MEP-802A 5kw generator The military is currently using Optima Yelloptop 51R batteries x 2 in series for the 24 volt system MEP-803A 10kw generator The military is currently using Optima Redtop 34/78 batteries x 2 in series for the 24 volt system Optima batteries are...
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    MEP-8xx Filters Information

    MEP-803A + MEP-802A Filters Information MEP-802A ONAN DN2M 2-cylinder engine (Lister-Petter LPW2) MEP-803A ONAN DN4M 4-cylinder engine (Lister-Petter LPW4) MEP-8xx Filters List Oil Filter Spin-On (FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID NSN#2940-01-154-5127 ) Prefer WIX 51374, Napa 1374, works also(WIX...
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    Hints or tricks for mounting solar charger on a MEP-8xx

    Howdy, Does anyone have any mounting location ideas for a 24VPSC PulseTech Solar Charger? Yes, I know how to mount it. I am looking for some ideas of oops, I should have mounted it in the middle, or I should mount it more to the left side, I should have put more silicone underneath, etc...
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    Break-In oil for the low hour MEPS

    Howdy, I noticed nobody has mentioned anything about break-in oil. My MEP-802A had 14 hours on the meter (3/07 unit) so it really has been sitting a while. But with so low hours, I wanted to change the oil and all the filters. I put in break-in oil. Sometimes the meters are not true, but in...
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    MEP-803A Exhaust manifold temps

    Howdy, Looking for some confirmation about what should the exhaust manifold temps be? MEP-803A, the inner 2 ports are obviously higher than the outer ports. What is your sustained temp? In example, running at least 30 minutes with a load of 50% or greater, what temp do you have for the...
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    List of Trailer mounted generator accessories

    Howdy, I have most of the accessories for my PU-798A (Mep-803a on a LTT-HC high mobility) Pictured; slide hammer slide rod driver/puller rod, with rod knuckle ground rod clamps remote 55gal/5gal fuel pickup adapter aux fuel supply line 6awg braided copper ground carbon dioxide fire...
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    Acquired a Military surplus load bank

    Howdy, Essex Electro Engineers A427 Load Bank It was made around 1970. 0-33kw coverage, single and 3 phase. 3kw, 6kw, 9kw, 12kw switches in any combo, and a 0-3kw variable turn knob. It really makes thing easier to keep a generator in shape. The MEP-803A can really pull some power. It...
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