MEP 1040 - Part 1

[@LarryeWhite61]

Everyone needs a Military Surplus diesel power station.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Yes, they do. It seems right now that most only want to pay the high prices at GovPlanet instead of buying for the same, or sometimes cheaper prices from small businesses that fully refurbish them like I do though. Bit of a head scratcher for me! I'm seeing them sell for way more in unknown condition at auction than I'm selling refurbished ones for!

[@allenshepard7992]

@@CallMeColtLLC Will have to remember that. Q: are parts like the GenHead and fuel pump hard to find? I'm thinking of long term maintenance.

[@LarryeWhite61]

@@CallMeColtLLC I found your eBay account and searched for them. I'd prefer the stationary version if I was going to pick one up.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

@@LarryeWhite61 I'm not sure what you mean, stationary version?

[@LarryeWhite61]

@@CallMeColtLLC not on a trailer

[@gordonwilloughby8793]

Always good to have a cute assistant.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Always!

[@allenshepard7992]

Oil filter date 11-18-20 Great purchase. Thanks for sharing.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Yes, sat around a little bit. Plan on changing the filters later.

[@timburk6097]

Such a lovely happy assistant you have!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I try to include the kids whenever I can. :)

[@davekauffman8727]

Your kid is an adorable girl, your baby is really cute too! Always good to make sure the ground wires are hooked up, but check everything, I've had an auto parts store find several bad batteries new on the shelf.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I always fully charge new batteries & pulse them as well. Try to keep all the kids involved. To many love those screens!

[@SpydrByte]

Just got out of the military late last year. I didnt do maintenance on 803s but I regularly operate them. I been thinking of getting one for my house 😅 so happy i found this channel 😁

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thanks for watching! Lots of generators out there. Just be ready to do some fixing. Visit my site if you end up needing parts. www.callmecolt.com

[@danhendricks9457]

Great job, Colt! Quite a good find.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thanks!

[@echohunter4199]

Military Gen sets have a very clean sin wave which is great for long term use on appliances and anything using a circuit system. Best to stick with older units that have less electronics which always act up during long usage periods or when the ambient temperature is hot. While in Iraq our older tactical quiet Gen sets ran fine for weeks on end but not so for larger and more complicated units. Incorporating an automatic throw circuit for your home is a good idea and most modern military Gen sets can function with an automatic system. SFC Devos, K. 11H/11B Retired.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

You can't beat having a good generator. People who think running a $500 generator for a few days is good are mistaking.

[@CaptainNero]

Nice score!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thanks!

[@Guido_Sarducci007]

A good save job!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Don't say that yet 🤣🤣🤣

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I just found your channel and subscribed! I work on generators too and was able to come across a 15kw load bank to load them up. Nice find!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thank you! I have my eyes on a load bank. LoadTech 155KW. That way I can load up the generators on all 3 legs and test them individually.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

@@CallMeColtLLC That one will load up anything!! Awesome!

[@chrisrhodes5464]

I think you have the best helper with the wrench and electrical tape

[@CallMeColtLLC]

The little ones do go most of the time, until they lose interest. 🤣

[@gregsappington9991]

I have that same heater in my shop. Great job!!!!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I have a few for load banking

[@andyk9685]

I don't give a damn about your generators, but that truck!!! That's beautiful!!!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

The M1078 LMTV? I have plenty of videos on the work I've done on that truck. I would help me out a lot of you watched through the video series I've made on it!

[@smplyizzy]

Your kid kicks butt!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

She's a pretty good helper when she wants to be.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey a thumbs up on that score. Very nice Excellent tutorial

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Appreciate it 😁

[@andrewsteele7663]

Good morning, [Oz time] I just recently found your channel and I am enjoying your video's, so I have moved the subscription to include the bell icon🔔 Cheers

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Amazing! Thank you. 😎

[@asoncrawford2391]

As a former 91D these are usually easy fixes. All you need is A TM. I loved working on Generators except for the 3k those were super annoying 😂. The problem is the guys tasked to maintain or operate them usually have no idea what they are doing or the Deltas don’t know how to do their jobs other than to perform services.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I agree with you 100%. Most of the stuff is not really that hard to do, you just need to take your time and plan a little bit before doing it.

[@JohnTreadgold-es8og]

Nice explainer

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thank you, I do my best.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

Very nice, how much did it set you back

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I don't discuss prices anymore since I'm a business and some people think I shouldn't make money if I choose to resell down the road. I will say the price written on it was not what I got it for. Hope you understand. 😎

[@milcommguy5927]

Good job

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thanks!

[@Displacement-destroyer]

The 2 fuel pumps that were on the generator that were bad. You can get those at any part store. They sell them as a universal behind the counter. And a lot of people used among the old fords. They're way much better pump. Then Little square diaphragm that you're using In this video.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Most auto parts stores don't carry 24v.

[@JayWeldy]

very cool

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thank you!

[@carolinapondscapes9139]

Lots have changed since 1987... Was A Generator Mechanic (52 Delta) they called it for many years.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Yes it has!

[@comeasyouare4545]

Have a MEP-802A and Mep-803A If I get a chance, I'll pick up A MEP-1040. Don't know why, just like military generators. I changed my 802A over to a mechanical fuel pump. There is a cover plate on the side of the engine. The pumps are cheap, and available. Need to mode the fuel lines, get, or make a fuel pump rod that goes between the fuel pump and the cam shaft. Made mine out of a bolt that I turned down to the right diameter, had to guess at the length. But it works great. I use an old clothes dryer as a load. You lucked out. But your troubleshooting is effective. I also bought an MEP-831A Got it producing power, put wheels on it, and then the inverter went out. I'll never buy another one.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I know you can change to a mechanical lift pump. I thought about doing a video on that, but there is a reason the military went with the electrical one. It was to prevent run away engines. If there is some sort of failure with to governor or shut of linkage, when power is cut, it may not stop right away, but it will run out of fuel in the filters after 30 seconds or so. There is a kit to change an MEP 831A to a traditional generator. I have plans to make a video on this. I may have an inverter for sale down the road as well.

[@comeasyouare4545]

@@CallMeColtLLC ``Yes, I know about the MEP-831A can be converted to a conventual non- inverter generator. Which seems to defeat the whole purpose of being 3kw and ideal down. So off to the junk yard for scape value.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

@@comeasyouare4545 you get 4.5kw out of the conversion.

[@comeasyouare4545]

Still not worth it.

[@IanGSully]

16:44 It looks like you have a loose bolt that is supposed to hold the generator head down. I don't know if you or anyone else noticed it or not. But this is a very nice generator I think!!!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

It's from the missing vibration isolator I pointed out at the beginning. Threads are bottomed out.

[@IanGSully]

@@CallMeColtLLC Oh sorry 😅😅😅

[@projectswithjw]

Thats a really cool generator. Any ideas how to find people or places to buy them?

[@CallMeColtLLC]

These are not to common to see. A few on eBay. Be ready to spend!

[@jakemcdowell4607]

Awesome score. Did the place have any more?

[@CallMeColtLLC]

No

[@Jthumper]

glad i spotted a mep803a before iron planet was sold. 3K for a solid unit was a score

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Yes, pretty good deal!

[@jmonsted]

Suggestion: put a little more in the title, given most people have no idea what a MEP 1040 is :)

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Honestly, the videos are geared for people who know what the generators are anyways, so that's okay! :)

[@diesel-legend]

You should try reviving The bad pumps. It might just need some diesel fuel to lubricate the impeller, just some thoughts.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

They use a reciprocating rubber diagram to pump, at least I'm pretty sure. They're not jammed. Pretty common for them to go, especially with 4,000 hours. If they were run dry, it will do them in too. Less than $100 to replace both & know they'll be good.

[@diesel-legend]

@@CallMeColtLLC yep

[@WilliamTang]

i like your video, does it possible make a new one video about how to grounding the generator probably 17:41?

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I already have a video on properly grounding & load testing a military generator on the channel. I uploaded it before this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJCYXmeMisd7hZo

[@goldenfinchartistry]

😎

[@CallMeColtLLC]

You know it!

[@aakashroy2501]

Thats awesome

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thank you!

[@lukewinkler3284]

How well do you figure it will do against A EMP?

[@CallMeColtLLC]

No idea. I don't pretend to know anything about all that to be honest. I expect nothing to work if that happens.

[@lukewinkler3284]

@@CallMeColtLLC thank you for your honesty

[@mikeadler434]

👍👍

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thanks!

[@melliefarrell]

I watch mostly for the kid cameos :-)

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Plenty of them!!

[@lukewinkler3284]

It sounds quieter and the older units🤔

[@CallMeColtLLC]

It's about the same on paper, but there is less vibration on these it seems so less to rattle.

[@lukewinkler3284]

@@CallMeColtLLC ok cool

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Cops: If you're going under the speed limit, you suspicious. If you're speeding, you look suspicious. If you're going the exact speed limit, you look suspicious. ME : Have you ever heard of cruise control?

[@swift4311]

What is the best military generator out there?

[@CallMeColtLLC]

The one that fits your application the best!

[@robertpeters9438]

For lead acid batteries you need a desulfation cycling charger.😊

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Optima AGM batteries are in these. I have a NoCo charger that desulphats, pulse charges, and can be changed depending on what type of battery/voltage it is charging. I have revived many batteries with it but these ones were done.

[@OurLifeWithAvaAndOllie]

Aye sir!

[@CallMeColtLLC]

SCREAM

[@robertdinicola9225]

Gain is for droop and stability

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Thank you!! 👍

[@steelfabmechanic6545]

Does that one have the Isuzu engine or Yanmar??

[@CallMeColtLLC]

The MEP 1040 only has a turbo charged 3cyl Yanmar as far as I know.

[@steelfabmechanic6545]

@CallMeColtLLC sorry, I was thinking of the MEP-804 series, the A has the Yanmar and the B has the Isuzu engine.

[@mickwolf1077]

what does the 'battle short' switch do?

[@CallMeColtLLC]

In a nutshell, it bypasses most of the safeties to keep the unit running.

[@andyscott5978]

@@CallMeColtLLCI used to manage generators for television outside broadcast and buried deep in the menus on our generators was a setting called “War Mode”. Like the man said, it pretty much just runs itself into the ground and ignores almost every alarm unless it’s a dead short.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

@@andyscott5978 short circuit is the only one that the battle short won't ignore. 👍

[@mickwolf1077]

ahh that makes sense, thanks for answering my question.

[@Jc-m1a1]

how did you buy from FSB?

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I'm a DVSOB.

[@kg4gav]

@@CallMeColtLLC DVOSB Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (Not DVSOB: Domestic Violence Son of a B...)

[@Jc-m1a1]

@@CallMeColtLLC lol that accurate I’m not familiar with veterans small underutilized business?

[@johnjelinek7643]

Is that a GENERAC with an ISUZU engine??

[@CallMeColtLLC]

No, the military doesn't contract with companies like Generac that have mostly China made products.

[@johnjelinek7643]

@@CallMeColtLLC Really. I would have thought they would go away from the Chinese stuff.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

@@johnjelinek7643 Most of Generac products are just rebranded units purchased from Chinese manufacturing plants and painted orange. The bigger ones are more US based. I wouldn't ever rely on a Generac product myself unless I was certain of the manufacturer behind the particular unit.

[@jamiedill3042]

where can i get one?

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Here is one for sale. ebay.us/hppsGF

[@timburk6097]

I’ve wanted one of these but they command way too high a price. Someday. My Mep831a is starting to get tired.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

If you are using an MEP 831A now, and MEP 802A would suite you well I'd think.

[@timburk6097]

@@CallMeColtLLC I have an 803 and not enough load to keep it busy. I love the inverter style generators for the quiet fuel efficiency. A 1030 would likely be fine though. We live off grid and in the long cold northern winters sometimes go 30 days with no solar. Last winter 42 days with almost no solar panel activity.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

@@timburk6097 That's why I figured an MEP 802A would be good. MEP 803A is a lot of power. These newer ones have flaws. I have two more parts to upload.

[@VinniePepperoni]

What do you think the ballpark cost was when new to tax payers, I’m guessing 25 grand or higher. Im not interested what you paid, but it would be cool on a little trailer

[@ahbushnell1]

Good video. But I couldn't read the screen.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Sorry, but it is very hard to record it with the glare it has.

[@ahbushnell1]

@@CallMeColtLLC Just a suggestion for the future.

[@GOLTURBO555]

Perfect unit when WW3 arrive...

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Anything is better than nothing!

[@benbogg5430]

MIL-DTL-32496/3

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I have it in the TM, but thank you!

[@Hitman-ds1ei]

I watched this for humour value of someone who seems to know zero about diesel fuel systems fault finding escapade

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I have fixed a ton of diesel fuel systems, including this one. Sorry it's not done your way. Either way, glad you found it entertaining.

[@kylegoldston]

All that heavy diesel equipment, you should learn how to prime a diesel fuel system. Doing it this way is going to cost you one day, it puts a lot of unnecessary load on the starting system.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

So, every fuel delivery system is the same on a diesel? It has an electric pump to prime the system for you. If there is an issue, it struggles & that's what I was working through. What would you have done differently? Once the pump was discovered as the issue, it started fine.

[@robertduncan2742]

There costly

[@CallMeColtLLC]

For sure

[@raymondhunt751]

15 Weight 40? Go to school.

[@CallMeColtLLC]

I didn't do good in school

[@bobbygene8274]

Please, please say "MEP" one word, not spelled out "M. E. P.". We never called them "M. E. P".

[@CallMeColtLLC]

It's an acronym. Either way is fine.

[@moneybilla]

hey bobby if you wanna be one of those nerd emojis just say that lmao cs MEP is an acronym like it or not its pronounced by letter, can only imagine how you pronounce other acronyms like FBI or DEA lmao, no wait CIA would prob be funny too

[@stephenhewitt5835]

👎

[@CallMeColtLLC]

Sorry!