| A different Onan question [message #180894] |
Sun, 19 August 2012 23:29  |
kerry pinkerton
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Harvest, Al
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Today, I started to try and get the 4K Onan that came with, but was not installed, my coach.
I checked the oil, pulled the plugs, hooked up the battery and pressed the start button. Spun over but no spark. Pulled the cover off the points and they weren't moving. Realized that the points box was not down tight so I fixed that and set the timing. Hit the button and still no spark.
Went through the trouble shooting section in the manual and it tells me the board is dead.
So here is the question. What exactly does the board do? Can I bypass the board and just put hook the coil up like a car?
I don't mind buying the board but I sure would like to know that the generator actually generates and the motor runs works before start throwing money at it.
Second question is will the circuit board from a 6X work on the 4K? If so, I'll try the one on my parts coach.
I haven't checked compression yet but it 'feels' good. I'll deal with fuel issues when I get spark. The fuel pump runs which is a good sign. I'm expecting the carb will need to be cleaned up.
I really hate small engines. I do really well fabricating things and am a decent mechanic but electronics and I don't really speak to each other.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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