| Re: Who loves and understands their Original Onan ? [message #365616 is a reply to message #365608] |
Wed, 21 July 2021 21:31   |
Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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I love my 6-K Power Drawer. I wouldn't even think about replacing something that was specifically designed for our coaches with something that needs to be adapted. My original Onan had 1679 hours on a broken clock when I got the coach. I replaced the clock, but really had no idea how many hours were on it. It always started right up and ran fine, but it was a little tired. The only problem I ever had with ti was that the fuel pump would overheat and stop working under extreme conditions.
I was fortunate enough to purchase a "reconditioned" Power Drawer that Steve Ferguson had obtained from Kerry Tandy several years back. I installed it, and after fixing a few workmanship issues from the 'reconditioning' it has given me good service, especially after retrofitting it with the Gary Bovee Pertronix ignition kit and a new Facet fuel pump from Applied GMC. The only issues I have had with it were the one time I had the circuit breaker trip while running both AC units on a 117 degree day. and having the generator shut down (from an overheated fuel pump) in 104 degree heat. I fixed the latter problem by simply opening the generator door, giving the pump some fresh air.
Any other issues have been self inflicted (burned traces on the control board that could be fixed with some wire and solder patches}
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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