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[GMCnet] stupid generator [message #365535] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 14:40 |
Keith V
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I had it running nice last fall,
Now it's running like an old soviet tractor, lots of smoke and no power.
I've never actually used it for real in 12 years. Just worked on it and tested it.
It's a big ol Onan Emerald, I'd probably gain an MPG by leaving it at home
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View MN
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Re: [GMCnet] stupid generator [message #365537 is a reply to message #365535] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 15:50 |
lqqkatjon
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I would offer
To help. But I have a really bad track record when it comes to keeping generators working.
I can usually get them running, but they will fail you when needed. I am putting the hitch carrier and my backup generator(that has failed me too)
On for this weekend trip.
Can you check the voltage?? Onans like clean voltage to run well. Maybe slip
Rings??
Flight systems has some good troubleshooting.
https://www.flightsystems.com/troubleshooting/
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
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Re: [GMCnet] stupid generator [message #365539 is a reply to message #365535] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 16:21 |
Jim Miller
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Keith V wrote on Mon, 19 July 2021 15:40I had it running nice last fall, Now it's running like an old soviet tractor, lots of smoke and no power.
I'd be looking into a float problem in the carb. Lots of smoke = running rich.. and if you haven't moved the main jet adjustment then a float/needle not closing correctly is about the only explanation. If I didn't find the problem in the carb then I'd look into ignition (dirty points, fouled plug, etc).
Jim Miller
1977 Eleganza II
1977 Royale
Hamilton, OH
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365542 is a reply to message #365539] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 16:23 |
James Hupy
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Kinda sounds like the choke is not opening after initial startup.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 2:21 PM Jim Miller wrote:
> Keith V wrote on Mon, 19 July 2021 15:40
>> I had it running nice last fall, Now it's running like an old soviet
> tractor, lots of smoke and no power.
>
> I'd be looking into a float problem in the carb. Lots of smoke = running
> rich.. and if you haven't moved the main jet adjustment then a float/needle
> not closing correctly is about the only explanation. If I didn't find the
> problem in the carb then I'd look into ignition (dirty points, fouled plug,
> etc).
>
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> Jim Miller
> 1977 Eleganza II
> 1977 Royale
> Hamilton, OH
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365544 is a reply to message #365542] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 16:46 |
Keith V
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Yeah probably carb, maybe choke, I'll check that before I remove it with some C4.
Probably not points since it's an Emerald not a original Onan
I just see all that storage space and weight and wonder why I'm hauling that boat anchor around
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Kinda sounds like the choke is not opening after initial startup.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 2:21 PM Jim Miller wrote:
> Keith V wrote on Mon, 19 July 2021 15:40
>> I had it running nice last fall, Now it's running like an old soviet
> tractor, lots of smoke and no power.
>
> I'd be looking into a float problem in the carb. Lots of smoke = running
> rich.. and if you haven't moved the main jet adjustment then a float/needle
> not closing correctly is about the only explanation. If I didn't find the
> problem in the carb then I'd look into ignition (dirty points, fouled plug,
> etc).
>
> --
> Jim Miller
> 1977 Eleganza II
> 1977 Royale
> Hamilton, OH
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365546 is a reply to message #365544] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 16:54 |
James Hupy
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Probably could remove it, and fill that vacant space with spare parts that
you will never use and might outweigh the Onan.(GRIN)
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 2:46 PM Keith V wrote:
> Yeah probably carb, maybe choke, I'll check that before I remove it with
> some C4.
> Probably not points since it's an Emerald not a original Onan
>
> I just see all that storage space and weight and wonder why I'm hauling
> that boat anchor around
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> From: James Hupy
> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:23 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: stupid generator
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> Kinda sounds like the choke is not opening after initial startup.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
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> On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 2:21 PM Jim Miller wrote:
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>> Keith V wrote on Mon, 19 July 2021 15:40
>>> I had it running nice last fall, Now it's running like an old soviet
>> tractor, lots of smoke and no power.
>>
>> I'd be looking into a float problem in the carb. Lots of smoke = running
>> rich.. and if you haven't moved the main jet adjustment then a
> float/needle
>> not closing correctly is about the only explanation. If I didn't find the
>> problem in the carb then I'd look into ignition (dirty points, fouled
> plug,
>> etc).
>>
>> --
>> Jim Miller
>> 1977 Eleganza II
>> 1977 Royale
>> Hamilton, OH
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365549 is a reply to message #365546] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 20:11 |
Keith V
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you know me too well!
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Subject: [GMCnet] Re: stupid generator
Probably could remove it, and fill that vacant space with spare parts that
you will never use and might outweigh the Onan.(GRIN)
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365550 is a reply to message #365536] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 20:29 |
sgltrac
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A working generator can really be helpful if
You lose your alternator but want to continue to drive
Your cab ac malfunctions, it’s hot out and you would like to continue to
drive.
Your dc/propane/ac fridge malfunctions and will only work on ac mid trip.
I’m sure there are other compelling reasons.
Sully
Bellevue wa
On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 6:11 PM Keith V wrote:
> you know me too well!
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> From: James Hupy
> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:54 PM
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> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: stupid generator
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> Probably could remove it, and fill that vacant space with spare parts that
> you will never use and might outweigh the Onan.(GRIN)
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77 Royale basket case.
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Seattle, Wa.
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365552 is a reply to message #365550] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 20:56 |
James Hupy
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Used mine a lot and for all the reasons you mentioned, plus making
cappuccino when we did not have hook-ups.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 6:29 PM Todd Sullivan wrote:
> A working generator can really be helpful if
>
> You lose your alternator but want to continue to drive
> Your cab ac malfunctions, it’s hot out and you would like to continue to
> drive.
> Your dc/propane/ac fridge malfunctions and will only work on ac mid trip.
>
> I’m sure there are other compelling reasons.
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa
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> On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 6:11 PM Keith V wrote:
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>> you know me too well!
>>
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>> From: James Hupy
>> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 4:54 PM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: stupid generator
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>> Probably could remove it, and fill that vacant space with spare parts
> that
>> you will never use and might outweigh the Onan.(GRIN)
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Re: [GMCnet] stupid generator [message #365553 is a reply to message #365535] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 21:51 |
lqqkatjon
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Generators are great when they work.
Not so great when they don’t.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365559 is a reply to message #365553] |
Mon, 19 July 2021 23:16 |
jimk
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In my book, a good running gen is like a good spare tire.
Great to fire up the microwave,roof a/c.
On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 7:51 PM Jon Roche wrote:
> Generators are great when they work.
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> Not so great when they don’t.
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> 75 palm beach
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Re: [GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365568 is a reply to message #365565] |
Tue, 20 July 2021 10:48 |
TR 1
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Matt Colie wrote on Tue, 20 July 2021 09:21jimk wrote on Tue, 20 July 2021 00:16In my book, a good running gen is like a good spare tire.
Great to fire up the microwave,roof a/c.
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Jim,
I hope you don't mind if I borrow that one from time to time.
Matt
I've got a "good spare tire" around my waist...
And I'm usually the one that fires up the generator to run the rooftop ac and microwave...
Maybe that's what Jim was talking about ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Mark S. '73 Painted Desert,
Manny 1 Ton Front End,
Howell Injection,
Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes,
Fort Worth, TX
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365571 is a reply to message #365570] |
Tue, 20 July 2021 13:31 |
jimk
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We supply rebuilt Onan carbs, not a one with a new kit only as that does
not address the worn parts.
On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 9:48 AM Robert J. Gogan
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> Besides the multiple problems that I have encountered with my original 6k
> Onan, the one that resisted rebuilding of the carb, jet adjustment etc. was
> a terrible hunting rpm problem. Just for the heck of it, I sprayed carb
> cleaner on the carb while the unit was running and immediately the rpm
> smoothed out. Found that the axle for the throttle leaves was so loose in
> the carb body that air was coming in through the gap throwing off the fuel
> air mixture. Didn't have an immediate way of rebushing this but found a
> substitute carb on Ebay with almost the same manufactures number, installed
> it and the Onan runs like new.
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365600 is a reply to message #365580] |
Wed, 21 July 2021 11:07 |
sgltrac
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Right?? Haha
Sully
Bellevue wa
On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 8:30 PM John R. Lebetski
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> A motorhome with no generator is a van
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> Woodstock, IL
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[GMCnet] Re: stupid generator [message #365621 is a reply to message #365600] |
Thu, 22 July 2021 08:36 |
Keith V
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Update,
It looks like the float isn't shutting off the fuel so it's overfilling the bowl and running really rich.
If I pull the pump fuse it runs better until it empties the bowl.
Carb rebuild kit on the way.
Maybe I'll keep it 😋
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Right?? Haha
Sully
Bellevue wa
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