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    New grunt from Texas.

    Thanks for the welcome guys! I hope you all are high and dry from Harvey.
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    MEP-831a help cranks won't start.

    Thanks. All the relays and K15 switch are correct. I have extra of the relays. I will try holding the fault reset in and see if the unit starts once the monsoon stops. After humping in the rain for 24 years I try and stay out of it now a days.
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    MEP-831a help cranks won't start.

    206 hours on the unit and compression lever works as intended.
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    MEP-831a help cranks won't start.

    All new along with fuel lines. I replaced it thinking I might be sucking air from somewhere.
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    MEP-831a help cranks won't start.

    That has been my thoughts! Heck it's a diesel, I have fuel, air and yes compression. Like I said I will compare the fuel flow to a running unit that I have and will follow up. One other thing is there a good way to bring the 24v battery back from who knows how long of not being charged or should...
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    MEP-831a help cranks won't start.

    Yes I get a good squirt of fuel but, I have not compared it to a running unit which I will do.
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    MEP-831a help cranks won't start.

    I have just started dealing with the MEP-831 units and so far I have had good luck with the ones I have bought but, I have one that I just can't figure out. The unit in question cranks over and puffs smoke but will not start and run. The following is a list of things I have done to the unit so...
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    MEP 831 FAQ for owners or potential buyers

    Thanks for the help I will start a new thread.
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    MEP 831 FAQ for owners or potential buyers

    Yes the governor releases plus I replaced it with one from a running unit along with the governor control. I will try and bleed the system again but I do have fuel coming from the line when it's cracked open.
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    MEP 831 FAQ for owners or potential buyers

    Question here. I have a 831 that I just pick up and can not get it started! The unit cranks over but won't run. I have checked everything on the trouble shooting guide and have replaced the following items from a good running unit injector, governor control, governor actuator, both diodes, and...
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    New grunt from Texas.

    Thanks for the add. I have read many post on the site in the past that relate to the MEP gensets and they have been very helpful. Thanks for the knowledge. i am a retired grunt 85-2009 and now I travel full time in our RV that we tow with a 2016 Western Star 5700XE class8 tractor. I buy and...
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