| One electrical problem fixed! [message #97122] |
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RF_Burns
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Registered: June 2008
Location: S. Ontario, Canada
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Last night I thought I would tackle my high resistance on the neutral wire from the Onan problem one last time.
There is a junction box at the back of the generator compartment where the 120v wires from the Onan connect with the wire from the generator receptacle. I figured that would be the only place I could have a bad connection, otherwise I would have to replace the entire wiring to the receptacle.
Problem is, I could see it but not reach it, or reach it but could not see what I was doing! I did not have a hoist to remove the Onan, so I had to fix blindly. This is not new to me since installing and fixing two-way radios means alot of blind under dash work.
What I found was the neutral junction connector was loose. The junction was made using a slotted bolt type of connector that had a molded plastic cover for insulation. I've used this type of connector on ground wires on towers etc, but never seen a molded insulator for them. I also checked the hot wire connector for good luck and it was tight.
Getting the connectors back in the box and the cover back on was alot of fun.... and the new pup took advantage of situation to give me lots of puppy kisses while I was at it.. yucky!
Another Onan problem to add to the check list!
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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