"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:

On Tue, 07 Sep 2004 08:31:50 -0400, g wrote:
I have a quick silver 7.5 KW genset
and its been sitting for a wild. we started it up and it wont hole RPM
it just surges
vroom-vroom-vroom

IT will generate power
any idea how I fix this?

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You don't say whether or not it is gas or diesel, or whether or not
the surging occurs with no load or not. If gas, the most likely
reason is a gummed up carburetor from sitting idle (you don't say how
long). Is the choke opening up properly after it warms up? If not
you could try spraying some "Gum Out" into the carb. When the engine
is surging, it is generating something other than 60 cyce power which
can damage non-resistive loads or electronic gear. Test with light
bulbs or electric heaters which don't care about line frequency.



If you have a standby genny for your house, you should run it for at
least an hour a week, and under load. First, you want to make sure it is
running properly, in case you need it. Second, you want to cycle through
the fuel. Third, you want to make sure your electrical hookups are wired
properly. Fourth, you want to become and remain competent in use of the
device.

In fact, even on your boat, you should run your genny at least once a
week, and for the same reasons.

We have a 500-gallon liquified gas tank buried in our yard to fuel our
hot water heater, gas range, fireplace, and as the primary fuel for our
main heat pump. It was a minor expense to have the plumber run a line to
the household backup genny.



You did not address his question Harry. You only posted to brag about your
"household backup genny". So typical of you.

g...looks like others have addressed your question and there is nothing more
I can add.