3-kW TQ Generator: Power Distribution Unit Now Available
By | 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.…...
CBRN EOD M165 SKO Generator: New TM Available
By | 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…...
PQAS-E: Newer SST25 Generator Needs OEM Support
By | Aug. 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,...
HMMWV Shelter: Searching for Generator NSN
By | 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…...
MEP-831A 3kW TQG: NSN Confusion Leads to Faulty Orders
By | 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...
MEP-831A/832A TQGs: Return Correct Engines Only
By | 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...
Ground Vehicles: Remove Battery Corrosion
By | 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...
MEP-805A TQG: Replacement for Obsolete Engine Parts
By | Feb. 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...
MEP-531A TQG: AC versus DC Voltmeter
By | 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)...
Generators: Hunting for Terminal Clips
By | July 14, 2021
Dear Half-Mast, Our unit has a lot of missing terminal clips on the generators we service, from 2K up to 60K. Can we just order the terminal clips instead of having to buy the entire terminal studs? See Half-Mast's answer...
2kW MTG: LOP Switch Update
By | June 23, 2021
The low oil pressure (LOP) switch on 2kW military tactical generators (MTGs) MEP-531A (120 VAC, 60Hz) and MEP-501A (28 VDC) has changed. The new LOP switch requires a different coupling that must be changed when replacing...
MEP-903A: Engines Wanted—Dead or Alive
By | June 11, 2020
Does your unit have Kubota® engine model D722TB-11, NSNs 2815-01-456-6955 or 2815-01-543-7016? It supports the 10-kW auxiliary power unit (APU) model MEP-903A. Don’t scrap these engines! ...
Shutting Down? Turn Off Generator Last!
By | March 17, 2020
This article initially appeared in PS 778, Page 48. Dear Editor, after a long, hard day, Soldiers are often in a rush to shut down and get home. But one mistake Soldiers need to avoid is shutting down a generator that’s...
MEP-531A: Generator Stud Terminal (Literally)
By | Nov. 21, 2019
Dear Half-Mast, I’m having trouble finding a valid NSN or PN for the stud terminal on an MEP-531A 2-kW generator. It’s listed as Item 11 in Fig 1 of TM 9-6115-673-13&P (Jun 10). Neither the NSN 5940-01-374-3138 or PN...