New-to-me-803A!

[Light in the Dark]

Is the back silver item a removeable cap? Is it the same size as an oil tank (2" NPT)?

 

[Light in the Dark]

OK so if this is the same tank, it does appear to have the 2" NPT setup

https://www.northerntool.com/products/rds-aluminum-transfer-fuel-tank-toolbox-combo-60-gallon-rectangular-black-diamond-plate-model-72548pc-47058

So you can just utilize that during use with one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/135127494784 and the stock MEP fuel line (or one made shorter for this close mounting).

@FarmingSmallKubota can get you squared away with the ebay linked item, if you wanted to deal direct and cut the middleman out.

This adapter has a hidden pressure weep hole built in, so no additional venting or pressure regulation is needed (and its in a spot where water ingress shouldnt be a concern).

 

[BeStihl]

Totally agree with LITD, you can install the bung/pickup the military uses. It vents well and allows you to pickup fuel just above where any water may settle in the bottom of your tank. You may have to customize your pickup tube length to sit 1/2” from the bottom as it is designed to fit a 5 gallon Jerry can or extended to fit a 55 gallon drum. If i recall correctly it accepts a male 1/4” NPT fitting in the bottom of the bung. They have a clean look and function well.

 

[Fungal]

Alright… got parts inbound… thanks to several members here.

Is it recommended to add anything to the ULSD for these generators? Does there seem to be any consensus on whether lubricity additives (in addition to the usual biocides for algae prevention) are either necessary or advisable?

The favorite choices seem to be Sentry Diesel Plus, or Pri-D.

 

[cstumpf750]

I use Opti-Lube XPD because I use it in my truck. They make an agricultural variant that has more biocide to prevent algae growth and they have the most lubricity by far of any additive. If you have biodiesel in the B5 tp B20 range you don’t need any additional lubricity, but you will have issues when it gets cold sooner. Also, no need for cetane booster in these engine. It won’t hurt, but it won’t help either.

 

[WWRD99]

Alright… got parts inbound… thanks to several members here.

Is it recommended to add anything to the ULSD for these generators? Does there seem to be any consensus on whether lubricity additives (in addition to the usual biocides for algae prevention) are either necessary or advisable?

The favorite choices seem to be Sentry Diesel Plus, or Pri-D.

I use the diesel clean white bottle in all of mine. The oil company uses the same stuff for freezing in the winter. I would highly recommend you chat with people in your area about keeping diesel free of goo. What works for me will be radically different for you in Florida. I don't get the heat or humidity remotely close to what you all get. The only consistent thing that works is keeping the tanks out of the sun in the summer. There could be some additives in your area the diesel companies use for storing it.

 

[Fungal]

This board of Kurt's is pretty nifty.

 

[Fungal]

You gentlemen can tell me if I’m being an idiot here…

But I GREATLY dislike opening up my generator to work on it, or service it… and encountering a nest of Vespula sp. (wasps) of whatever size/stripe. Not that they don’t serve their ecological niche, but they don’t need to be in my generator. Even mud daubers (though less aggressive than the social wasps), still make a mess by plastering their mud nests all over everything.

So I resolved to keep the stingy little buggers out of my machine. I got some adhesive metal, cut some screen, and am using Neodymium magnets to attach it to the housing (took advantage of pre-drilled holes, but otherwise didn’t want to make new ones).

I don’t think this setup will have an appreciable difference in airflow or temperatures, but if it will, I’m open to being called out and reproached about it.

 

[FarmingSmallKubota]

No issues will keep out mice nicely as well, but make sure you cover the hole in the bottom of the generator and just make sure leaves dont build up. Looks good other wise

 

[Ray70]

I use Opti-Lube XPD because I use it in my truck. They make an agricultural variant that has more biocide to prevent algae growth and they have the most lubricity by far of any additive. If you have biodiesel in the B5 tp B20 range you don’t need any additional lubricity, but you will have issues when it gets cold sooner. Also, no need for cetane booster in these engine. It won’t hurt, but it won’t help either.

I use Opti lube XPD for the lubricity ) in everything as well. Everything other than the skid steer also gets ATF added in.

 

[WWRD99]

You gentlemen can tell me if I’m being an idiot here…

But I GREATLY dislike opening up my generator to work on it, or service it… and encountering a nest of Vespula sp. (wasps) of whatever size/stripe. Not that they don’t serve their ecological niche, but they don’t need to be in my generator. Even mud daubers (though less aggressive than the social wasps), still make a mess by plastering their mud nests all over everything.

So I resolved to keep the stingy little buggers out of my machine. I got some adhesive metal, cut some screen, and am using Neodymium magnets to attach it to the housing (took advantage of pre-drilled holes, but otherwise didn’t want to make new ones).

I don’t think this setup will have an appreciable difference in airflow or temperatures, but if it will, I’m open to being called out and reproached about it.

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You have smart bugs down your way. Mine find the tiny spot of each door corner and wiggle in that way. I used some basic caulk to cover them up. They haven't figured out the open grills yet.

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[Fungal]

What’s the hole in the bottom of the generator? I have looked around inside, and I don’t see any holes.

 

[FarmingSmallKubota]

What’s the hole in the bottom of the generator? I have looked around inside, and I don’t see any holes.

MEP-803a Spring Cleaning

After reading someones post here about an oil leak with their 803a I decided to do some spring cleaning on my unit. Glad I did. Discovered a family of mice had moved into the storage box where I keep back up filters. They chewed up the Wix box and made a nice nest. Fortunately no wires chewed...

www.steelsoldiers.com

see this post

 

[Ray70]

What’s the hole in the bottom of the generator? I have looked around inside, and I don’t see any holes.

There's a large hole directly under the engine, there's a sheet metal cover over it with a 1" space and usually foam between the space.
Mice can easily climb in through this hole.
It can be covered with hardware cloth or screen from underneath the generator.

 

[Fungal]

There's a large hole directly under the engine, there's a sheet metal cover over it with a 1" space and usually foam between the space.
Mice can easily climb in through this hole.
It can be covered with hardware cloth or screen from underneath the generator.

Aha... totally didn't see that.

and I'll have to zip-tie around the cable entry too. Didn't think of that.

 

[Toolslinger]

Don't forget the holes under the batteries too. I mean the battery should take care of that, but it's easy to deal with while you're getting the center hole.

 

[Fungal]

Totally agree with LITD, you can install the bung/pickup the military uses. It vents well and allows you to pickup fuel just above where any water may settle in the bottom of your tank. You may have to customize your pickup tube length to sit 1/2” from the bottom as it is designed to fit a 5 gallon Jerry can or extended to fit a 55 gallon drum. If i recall correctly it accepts a male 1/4” NPT fitting in the bottom of the bung. They have a clean look and function well. View attachment 963002
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So that bung adapter isn't threaded... it's just rubber, and it doesn't quite fit into the threaded NTP opening. I got it about halfway in, but that's the best I could do.

 

[Light in the Dark]

Is the handle on it flipped up, or down?