| Onan generator [message #336399] |
Sun, 26 August 2018 18:17  |
Gary M
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Registered: August 2018
Location: SW Virginia
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I recently purchased a 77 Royale and have been soaking up as much information as I can here on the forum. It's great to have so much experience to learn from.
My starter was making a lot of noise and found that the bracket had been welded several times. I purchased a new one from Ragusa and even more noise was made, found out that the end bushing was all but gone. A new bushing is being made and machining the armature shaft. This should be finished Monday.
Now to the fuel pump. When I hook up the battery next to the generator I can here the fuel pump turn on! I don't need a fire with fuel pumping everywhere. The owner I purchased it from said it worked fine before he welded the bracket and that may have caused a problem. I have checked the solenoid and appears to be working correctly but not sure if the wires are insatlled correctly on it. Have been unable to find a picture showing where the wires go. Any thoughts of where to look next are appreciated.
77 Royale
455
Rear bath, SW Virginia
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| Re: Onan generator [message #336400 is a reply to message #336399] |
Sun, 26 August 2018 18:42  |
77Royale
Messages: 461
Registered: June 2014
Location: Mid Michigan
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I have a bag full of the nose bushings. If you PM me your address I stick one in the mail for you. I also have the rear end cap bushings as well. Free.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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| Re: Onan generator [message #336401 is a reply to message #336399] |
Sun, 26 August 2018 19:16 |
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Matt Colie
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Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
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Gary M wrote on Sun, 26 August 2018 19:17<snip>
Now to the fuel pump. When I hook up the battery next to the generator I can here the fuel pump turn on! I don't need a fire with fuel pumping everywhere. The owner I purchased it from said it worked fine before he welded the bracket and that may have caused a problem. I have checked the solenoid and appears to be working correctly but not sure if the wires are installed correctly on it. Have been unable to find a picture showing where the wires go. Any thoughts of where to look next are appreciated.
Gary,
Good start on the sigfile.
What you are describing could be either a mis-connection of the control board, or a failure of the control board. In any case, if you have not downloaded the Onan manuals, go get them at B'dub's. Check the connections first. I am not sure how this could happen, but there is a lot that I do not know. If you can't get that hammered flat, then go to: http://www.gmcws.org/Tech/dsimmons/onan/onan.html And work with what the late/great Duane Simmons left us. As a possible (and frequent) correction, look <www.dinosaurelectronics.com> or get one from JimK. These old machines are actually simple, but can be confusing.
Now that you are here, you are part of an community of very supportive and helping people. We all want you to enjoy your coach and what it can do for you. The only other community as outgoing and helpful as this one is that of the watermen that are my world. For this reason, I like to welcome all new owners that show up here much as any new owner is welcomed there. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Gary
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: Onan generator [message #336411 is a reply to message #336399] |
Mon, 27 August 2018 10:08 |
jhbridges
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Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
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A sticking relay on the control board can cause this, as can miswiring. Check the wiring first.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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