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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

MEP-1050 Generator: Oil Slobbering Solution
November 28, 2022 — Oil slobbering is a problem in some generators. Learn how to tackle the problem here…... MORE

Generators: Associated TMs Give More Info
August 18, 2022 — Important generator oil filter info and NSNs aren’t found in the -24P TMs but in the associated diesel engine TMs. To learn more, read on…... MORE

2kW Novatio Generator: Oil Maintenance Sticker Gives Guidance
April 21, 2022 — Lack of PMCS has caused issues with the 2kW Novatio generator. Specifically, Soldiers aren’t properly maintaining oil levels in this model. Read on to learn more... MORE

MEP-531A TQG: AC versus DC Voltmeter
July 27, 2021 — Dear Editor, I work with CECOM as a Power and Environmental Systems LAR. I need to alert power generation system maintainers of a parts mix-up in the 2kW MEP-531A tactical quiet generator’s (TQG) TM 9-6115-673-13&P (Jun 10). ... MORE

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