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Mon, 16 October 2017 14:05 |
James Hupy
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Luke, that Onan should not idle. It should run at the governed speed that
produces 50-60 hertz and around 124-130 volts AC at no load. Somewhere
around 1750 rpm. Might sound like idle speed compared to a Honda or other
late model generators. DO NOT REV IT UP BY PULLING ON THE GOVERNOR LINKAGE
WHILE UNDER LOAD, IT WILL FRY WHATEVER IS PLUGGED INTO IT.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Oct 16, 2017 11:47 AM, "Luke Walling" wrote:
> Just fired up the Onan! Still have to sort fuel line and pump issues,
> used gravity feed and a little external fuel.
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> The problems were easy - points were nice and new but corroded at the
> contacts, and ironically the fuse was good but the contacts on the board
> corroded too not allowing the circuit to close.
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> Cleaned up those things and she started right up and idled nice!
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> More to come as I try to figure out the fuel pump circuit problems.
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> On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:34 AM -0400, "James Hupy" > wrote:
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> Like Terry says. Long periods of inactivity on Onan engines will nearly
> always result in some slight corrosion in the contact breakers. A points
> file or in lieu of that a fingernail file, NOT AN EMERY BOARD OR SANDPAPER,
> a few quick strokes through the closed points followed by a business card
> to clean the residue should restore the points. A quick visual check to
> verify that the points are actually opening, and you should at least have
> spark. If that is not the case, save trouble down the road and install one
> of Gary Bovee's electronic ignitions. Set it right, and forgetaboutit.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
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> On Oct 16, 2017 6:42 AM, "Terry" wrote:
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> Clean the points. Check for fire by shorting them with a screwdriver when
> you are cleaning them.
> --
> Terry Kelpien
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> ASE Master Technician
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> 73 Glacier 260
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> Smithfield, Va.
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Re: [GMCnet] Onan not firing, but turns over great
By: JohnL455 on Sun, 15 October 2017 18:13
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Re: [GMCnet] Onan not firing, but turns over great
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