somewhat local source for military generators?

[hornadylnl]

I've found an online PDF of the manual already but I hate reading text like that on a computer monitor. Besides, I'll probably need it when my generator isn't working.

Jeremy, if you have a copy you don't need, I'd gladly take it.

I don't think the seller has any more. From what I've read, these 10k generators are usually capable of putting out 14-15k. My geo heat pump needs about 27 amps to run. This set won't be enough to run everything by any stretch. I'll probably get a second one in the future to run just my geo, water heater and sump pump and use this one for the rest of the house. I want to run the well a few hours a day. Enough to get showers, fill the tub and buckets to be able to flush toilets, etc. If it looks like I'll be out of power for really prolonged periods of time, I may just put a space heater in the basement and run the generator a few a day to save on fuel.

 

[jeremy]

MEP003A Manual for 10kW Military Diesel Generator

That is the Operator's Manual...

Now to find the Other 4 that tell you how to fix the Generator...

 

[jeremy]

Jeremy, if you have a copy you don't need, I'd gladly take it.

I have every one but this DED unit. Give me some time to dig through Army Pub's WEb and I'll have them for you in PDF Format...

 

[birdslayer]

check for online auctions from gov surplus holders..There's one in Ohio thats the closest one to Indiana.

 

[hornadylnl]

I got a nice MEP-003A off of ebay for a total of $2405 freight to Lafayette. I got it home tonight and put my new Optima batteries in it. It started up and ran great. I do need to get an air filter for it and I'll have to try my googlefu to find one. I'm not sure if I can use an Onan filter or if I'm going to have to find a "military" one.

I've got my plugs for the cable, I just need to get the cable yet and install the plugs and I'll be in business. Tomorrow, I'm going to look at a 280 gallon diesel tank from Craigslist. It's supposed to have 100 gallon of fuel in it and it was used as a genset tank. I'll then need to get a fuel transfer pump so I can fuel my tractor off of it. I'll probably get set up with the co op to have fuel delivered as well. I figure I can get farm diesel delivered for cheaper than I can load the tank up and get road diesel at a gas station.

It looks like this generator already has a remote tank kit on it. I'm not sure I'm going to hook it up that way though. I figure if I have to go out and fuel it every 8-10 hours, it will force me to give it a once over and check it out.

 

[meyer4589]

Last time i was at the military surplus store in Crown Point they had a few generators but im not sure how big or any details on them

 

[hornadylnl]

I picked up this tank today. There was only 50-60 gallon in it though. It's a UL listed 280 gallon double walled tank. I also got some sort of filtration system with it that's powered by a 12vdc motor. I've got a fuel transfer pump coming any day as well. I'll get this baby wired up by this weekend and I'll be in bidness.

 

[hornadylnl]

Looks like I came out pretty good on this filtration system. This appears to be what I got. FASS | HD 150G | 150/150 Versatile Application

 

[woowoo2]

What does that thing use, camlock type welding cables?
Or some type of large hubble twistlock.

 

[hornadylnl]

What does that thing use, camlock type welding cables?
Or some type of large hubble twistlock.

There are big posts with a slot in the middle and a nut that tightens down on the post. You slide the wire in the slot and tighten the nut. Similar concept to speaker terminals.

 

[woowoo2]

Pigtails....
I play with 75KW construction gennys from time to time.

 

[hornadylnl]

Here's the type of plugs I'm using for the transfer switch. I got 4 pin 100 amp plugs.

 

[jeremy]

I have the Manual Set for this From the LO all the way to the 34&P in PDF Format I'll try to Message it to you when I get to a computer.

 

[hornadylnl]

I have the Manual Set for this From the LO all the way to the 34&P in PDF Format I'll try to Message it to you when I get to a computer.

Thanks!

 

[Hotdoger]

Pigtails....
I play with 75KW construction gennys from time to time.

Pigtails with cam locks are the only way to go.


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