Recent content by Strangersolz

I'm leaning towards replacing the the controller. Being a work generator, I'll have to get approval. However, I'm one that wants to know why and how something works, or is not working. That and the fact I'm the one that gets to know all our ex-military generators intimately. Since it seems the...

I'm working on a MEP-831A trying to set the governor. However, I can't seem to get the engine to run smooth to be able to do the adjustments on the board. Here's a link to my video showing the surging. https://youtube.com/shorts/k-vkYqSrpfM When I hold the governor arm, the engine runs...

That worked. The AC contactor closed. However, I noticed when I turned the Hertz adjustment knob that the needle didn't move. Looking at the diagrams on the inside cover of one of the doors, I'll trace and see if I can find a break or short in a line. I'll also check connections. -EDIT: I...

I'm working on an MEP-009A genset for our Public Works department for our city. We (Emergency Management) purchased the genset a few years ago. I got it running today, but have a few issues. The main issues are: 1) Overload light, on the front panel, stays lit after starting. 2) the Circuit...

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I hate to dig up an old thread, but we have a similar problem with our emergency generators We have 2 MEP003a generators with the 2 prong receptacle. We also have an old HMMWV for parts. Would it be possible to replace the 2 prong receptacle with the NATO receptacle from the HMMWV? Thanks in...

Bulldogger, Do you know the name brand of the plug you bought from AA? The few I've found, according to this website: http://mykin.com/rubber-chemical-resistance-chart-2 , do not have good diesel resistance. Godspeed, Brandon