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| Re: [GMCnet] Onan Experts? [message #352890 is a reply to message #352888] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 15:31   |
Jay Honeycutt
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BTW, where do I source stainless "wheel simulators" for the factory 16.5
steel wheels?
My tires are near new, but the wheels are not.
Jay
On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 3:16 PM Jay Honeycutt wrote:
> Thank you so much!
>
> We are following Mr. Simmon's very detailed troubleshooting steps.
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> Will report our (expected) success.
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> Jay
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> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 2:44 PM Billy Massey via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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>> http://www.bdub.net/manuals/index.html
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>> http://gmcws.org/blog/technical-articles/
>> Onan stuff is about 3/4 the way down the page.
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>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 2:31 PM Jay Honeycutt via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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>>> We are trying to invoke action from the Onan 6000 in my 78 Royale.
>>>
>>> We are not getting fire to the plugs, even when tapping direct to the
>>> battery.
>>>
>>> Can anyone tell us what is the point gap? . . .
>>>
>>> . . . and what else to check?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jay
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| Re: [GMCnet] Onan Experts? [message #352893 is a reply to message #352890] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 16:04 |
jimk
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Jay,
As usual we have them.
Not much we do not carry.
On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 1:32 PM Jay Honeycutt via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> BTW, where do I source stainless "wheel simulators" for the factory 16.5
> steel wheels?
>
> My tires are near new, but the wheels are not.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 3:16 PM Jay Honeycutt
> wrote:
>
>> Thank you so much!
>>
>> We are following Mr. Simmon's very detailed troubleshooting steps.
>>
>> Will report our (expected) success.
>>
>> Jay
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 2:44 PM Billy Massey via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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>>> http://www.bdub.net/manuals/index.html
>>>
>>> http://gmcws.org/blog/technical-articles/
>>> Onan stuff is about 3/4 the way down the page.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 2:31 PM Jay Honeycutt via Gmclist >> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> We are trying to invoke action from the Onan 6000 in my 78 Royale.
>>>>
>>>> We are not getting fire to the plugs, even when tapping direct to the
>>>> battery.
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone tell us what is the point gap? . . .
>>>>
>>>> . . . and what else to check?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Jay
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| Re: [GMCnet] Onan Experts? [message #352894 is a reply to message #352886] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 16:05 |
jimk
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Re. Onan, we can assist you as to how to analys.
On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 2:04 PM Jim Kanomata wrote:
> Jay,
> As usual we have them.
> Not much we do not carry.
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 1:32 PM Jay Honeycutt via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> BTW, where do I source stainless "wheel simulators" for the factory 16.5
>> steel wheels?
>>
>> My tires are near new, but the wheels are not.
>>
>> Jay
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 3:16 PM Jay Honeycutt
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thank you so much!
>>>
>>> We are following Mr. Simmon's very detailed troubleshooting steps.
>>>
>>> Will report our (expected) success.
>>>
>>> Jay
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 2:44 PM Billy Massey via Gmclist >> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://www.bdub.net/manuals/index.html
>>>>
>>>> http://gmcws.org/blog/technical-articles/
>>>> Onan stuff is about 3/4 the way down the page.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 2:31 PM Jay Honeycutt via Gmclist >>> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > We are trying to invoke action from the Onan 6000 in my 78 Royale.
>>>> >
>>>> > We are not getting fire to the plugs, even when tapping direct to the
>>>> > battery.
>>>> >
>>>> > Can anyone tell us what is the point gap? . . .
>>>> >
>>>> > . . . and what else to check?
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks,
>>>> >
>>>> > Jay
>>>> > _______________________________________________
>>>> > GMCnet mailing list
>>>> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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>>>> >
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> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Onan Experts? [message #352895 is a reply to message #352894] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 16:14 |
Jay Honeycutt
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Jim,
Is there a number to reach you?
Jay
Two calls, 3 hours apart went to person, then voicemail.
Jay
Or, call me at 912-996-6296?
On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 4:06 PM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Re. Onan, we can assist you as to how to analys.
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 2:04 PM Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
>
>> Jay,
>> As usual we have them.
>> Not much we do not carry.
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 1:32 PM Jay Honeycutt via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> BTW, where do I source stainless "wheel simulators" for the factory 16.5
>>> steel wheels?
>>>
>>> My tires are near new, but the wheels are not.
>>>
>>> Jay
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 3:16 PM Jay Honeycutt
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thank you so much!
>>>>
>>>> We are following Mr. Simmon's very detailed troubleshooting steps.
>>>>
>>>> Will report our (expected) success.
>>>>
>>>> Jay
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Mar 18, 2020, 2:44 PM Billy Massey via Gmclist >>> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > http://www.bdub.net/manuals/index.html
>>>> >
>>>> > http://gmcws.org/blog/technical-articles/
>>>> > Onan stuff is about 3/4 the way down the page.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 2:31 PM Jay Honeycutt via Gmclist >>> > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > > We are trying to invoke action from the Onan 6000 in my 78 Royale.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > We are not getting fire to the plugs, even when tapping direct to
> the
>>>> > > battery.
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Can anyone tell us what is the point gap? . . .
>>>> > >
>>>> > > . . . and what else to check?
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Thanks,
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Jay
>>>> > > _______________________________________________
>>>> > > GMCnet mailing list
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>>>> > > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>>> > >
>>>> > _______________________________________________
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>>>>
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>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
>>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Onan Experts? [message #352905 is a reply to message #352886] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 19:19 |
Ken Burton
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There is not much different on this points ignition that any other one you have ever seen.
EXCEPT:
1. There is no iignition resistor
2. This is a wasted spark ignition so both plugs fire at the same time.
3. Both plugs are in SERIES with each other so and one side will prevent the other side from firing. Do not try to crank it with the opposite plug disconnected. One open wire or plug will kill both sides from firing.
A quick way to insure integrity of the wires and secondary of the coil is with the power off, disconnect both plug wires and put on ohmmeter across the two. You should get a reading other than open I think it would be around 15 K to 20 K but anything the K range will do. If it is open then go find your bad plug wire or coil.
More hints to follow. A lot of people here have Onan experience. Just ask away.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Onan Experts? [message #352913 is a reply to message #352905] |
Wed, 18 March 2020 22:02 |
Jay Honeycutt
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"Dirt in the fuel line, just blewed it away".
Michael Pollard, "Bonnie & Clyde"
Ken,
Your wisdom would have saved us a lot of time. The three old (not so wise)
men tinkering with this lump tried to find a spark with a plug wire
disconnected using the old "screwdriver" short that used to work on '57
Chebbies, Ford tractors and the odd motorcycle. We did not the benefit of
your input at the time.
However, we finally we cleaned the points and the old lump roared to life.
We tweaked the carb as per our experience and Jim's phone guidance, under
load.
I am in awe of the quality and speed of assistance from the list.
Thank you, profusely!
Jay
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On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 7:19 PM Ken Burton via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> There is not much different on this points ignition that any other one you
> have ever seen.
> EXCEPT:
> 1. There is no iignition resistor
> 2. This is a wasted spark ignition so both plugs fire at the same time.
> 3. Both plugs are in SERIES with each other so and one side will prevent
> the other side from firing. Do not try to crank it with the opposite plug
> disconnected. One open wire or plug will kill both sides from firing.
>
> A quick way to insure integrity of the wires and secondary of the coil is
> with the power off, disconnect both plug wires and put on ohmmeter across
> the two. You should get a reading other than open I think it would be
> around 15 K to 20 K but anything the K range will do. If it is open then go
> find your bad plug wire or coil.
>
> More hints to follow. A lot of people here have Onan experience. Just ask
> away.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Onan Experts? [message #352916 is a reply to message #352913] |
Thu, 19 March 2020 07:47 |
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Matt Colie
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Jay Honeycutt wrote on Wed, 18 March 2020 23:02Ken,
Your wisdom would have saved us a lot of time. The three old (not so wise)
men tinkering with this lump tried to find a spark with a plug wire
disconnected using the old "screwdriver" short that used to work on '57
Chebbies, Ford tractors and the odd motorcycle. We did not the benefit of
your input at the time.
However, we finally we cleaned the points and the old lump roared to life.
We tweaked the carb as per our experience and Jim's phone guidance, under
load.
I am in awe of the quality and speed of assistance from the list.
Thank you, profusely!
Jay
Jay,
Now that you know it lives, I will suggest that you look around for the mod to put a Pertronix on the fly wheel. The set up for the ignition points was kind of shaky 48+ years ago. It was so bad even then that the manufacturer had to retard the timing to keep it from becoming dangerously advanced.
My actual advice, get all the parts and tools. Run it for a while and then install the modification. Now restart it and be amazed at how smoothly it runs and how well it holds load.
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: [GMCnet] Onan Experts? [message #352940 is a reply to message #352913] |
Thu, 19 March 2020 14:42 |
Ken Burton
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You got it running and that is what counts. Cleaning the points and stopping the engine with the points open then using a jumper wire with a couple of alligator clips across the points to electrically short and open them was going to be my next diagnostic suggestion.
You got it going. Great .
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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