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3-kW TQ Generator: Power Distribution Unit Now Available
March 30, 2024 — The Product Manager Mobile Electric Power Systems (MEPS) has developed a power distribution unit (PDU) for the 3-kW tactical quiet generator (TQG). Keep reading to get the NSN and learn more about it.…... MORE

CBRN EOD M165 SKO Generator: New TM Available
March 13, 2024 — The new TM 3-6665-447-13&P (Feb 24) for the alternating current small tactical generator, NSN 6115-01-707-8923, in the CBRN EOD M165 SKO, can be found on the ETM website. Find out how to get it here…... MORE

PQAS-E: Newer SST25 Generator Needs OEM Support
August 18, 2023 — The PQAS-E SST25 generators have one of two electronic and wiring systems, but only one is currently covered in the system’s TMs. The OEM is available to provide wiring diagrams and troubleshooting support. To find out more, read on…... MORE

HMMWV Shelter: Searching for Generator NSN
June 26, 2023 — A Soldier is looking for the NSN for a generator in a HMMWV shelter. Half-Mast explains that one doesn’t exist and how and where to repair them. Read on…... MORE

MEP-831A 3kW TQG: NSN Confusion Leads to Faulty Orders
June 26, 2023 — This article was updated on 6/26/23. The MEP-831A 3kW tactical quiet generator (TQG) set, NSN 6115-01-285-3012, is covered in TM 9-6115-639-13&P (Aug 17). Before this publication, there was an error with the callouts for the 60Hz and 400Hz frequency converters in the RPSTL. This resulted in invalid requisitions. Learn more here... MORE

MEP-831A/832A TQGs: Return Correct Engines Only
April 21, 2023 — The 3-kW tactical quiet generators (TQGs) MEP-831A/MEP-823A are powered by two versions of Yanmar L70 diesel engines. Each is disposed of differently. CECOM needs units to double-check which version they have before disposition is undertaken. Read on to learn the details…... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Remove Battery Corrosion
March 9, 2023 — When cleaning and removing corrosion from your vehicle’s lead-acid batteries, follow the guidance in WP 0027 of TM 9-6140-200-13 (May 11) and your vehicle’s operator and field maintenance TMs. Get more info... MORE

MEP-805A TQG: Replacement for Obsolete Engine Parts
February 2, 2023 — Units currently using the MEP-805A that need secondary parts or line replaceable units (LRUs) for repair must replace the next higher assembly, which is the entire system. In short, MEP-805As with consistent repair issues need to be replaced by MEP-805Bs. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

MEP-1050/1051 Generators: Finding Elusive Oil Filter
February 1, 2023 — A Soldier is looking for an NSN for the MEP-1050 generator oil filter. Get the scoop here… ... MORE

MEP-831A Generator: Finding an XB-coded Part
February 1, 2023 — The 3-kW MEP 831A generator has a metal plate that’s coded XB. What does it mean when a part is coded XB? Keep reading to learn Half-Mast’s answer…... MORE

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