MEP-002A & MEP-016D Just Arrived

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Picked up (3) Gen Sets from GL Auctions; my first ones. (1) MEP-002A and (2) MEP-016D’s. I have read a lot of the posts regarding both these units. One recurring thing I keep seeing is, “do not just let them run at idle”

After changing fluids, filters and flushing fuel lines I want to fire the engine up to make sure their functioning correctly.

So, my questions are:

Can you run the engine with no load and the main breaker(s) off?

If not, can I just apply a load via the convenience outlets and run the engine without issue?

If not, how do I check the engines functionality?

 

[Speddmon]

Congrats on the scores


Yes, it is perfectly fin to run the generator with the main breaker Off. It will not hurt a thing. Just make sure you don't run it at idle...I had to say it

 

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Tom,

I just wanted to make sure I got it straight before I fire them up.

This 002A is the one I got your spin-on for.

Thanks,
Dave

ps. Also looking for a Slave Receptacle Bracket for the 002A, don't really care what it looks like as long as it not snap in half like mine. Let me know if you have a lead on one.

 

[derf]

You may need to bleed the injector lines to let the air out. I'm not sure if that was included in "flushing fuel lines".
If the Yanmars have been sitting a while you may have to remove and clean the injector pump as they get sticky sometimes.

 

[storeman]

By "not running at idle", it means run it at 60hz = 1,800 rpm.
Jerry

 

[derf]

Unless you bought a heap most of the gens are DRMO'd for minor reasons. The 16s might need VRs or something. Starting them is not hard, they're Diesel. Fuel and air and compression is all they need. Post some pics if you can.

 

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Will post some pic's later today.

 

[REDWOLF]

Yes pics please that is one of the toys i would love to get a gen.

 

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Pic's

Here's some pic's. Looks like the 002A was PM'ed in 2010 from the looks of the air filter. The battiers still had output of 12 volts between them. After charging only came up to 21 volts between them. Will pick up a couple from Costco the weekend.

 

[storeman]

I assume you charged them separately with the ground to the generator disconnected and the link between them disconnected. Most govt batteries with any life in them can be rejuvenated unless a hygrometer shows dead cells.
Jerry

 

[derf]

Very nice.

 

[Speddmon]

Pretty nice looking set of generators you have there.

But the pictures don't show any issues with the slave receptacle on the 002a? It looks like it's all there.

 

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Took them completely off the gererator and charged seperately. Levels were just alittle low in a few cells, toped them off and charged each one at the 6 amps charger setting for about 18 to 20 hours. May be some more time?

I assume you charged them separately with the ground to the generator disconnected and the link between them disconnected. Most govt batteries with any life in them can be rejuvenated unless a hygrometer shows dead cells.
Jerry

 

[storeman]

I use a small solid state Schauer Chargemaster (I believe that is the name) It is an automatic pulse charger which charges quickly and has a "rejuvenation" (de-sulfate) cycle and a cell equalization cycle. I charge at 16 amps. A couple of batteries have required a couple of treatments to regain strength. As I recall, it cost about $60 on the web a year or two ago. Rejuvenation can be done for 24 hours at a time and can be done repeatedly.
Jerry