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onan generator
All,
I have an Onan genset in my '86 searay 340. It looks like the cooling pump is not pumping water, and the genset is overheating an shutting down after a couple of minutes. What is involved in changing this pump? Does anyone know of a place of the web that might offer directions? Also, the generator "hunts" causing the voltage to fluctuate greatly. Anyone know how to fix that? Thanks Ian |
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Ian,
Your description is very vague, but your cooling problem is simple. First, there are probably 2 water pumps as most generators are fresh water cooled. So the first question would be what pump? I assume it is the raw water pump, because somehow you detected that there is no water flow. If so, it is most likely a rubber impeller self priming sea water variety. These are driven by belts. Is the belt broken? Is there blockage in the sea water inlet, like a plugged strainer? You know, the tank thing with a removable cover that the water hose connects to from the pump. If not those, perhaps the impeller is burned out because you ran it dry? I don't mean to be condesending, but your question indicates you are not a tool person. If that is so, perhaps a mechanic is in order. On the hunting issue, that is most likely a governor issue, which will be part of the fuel injection pump. Although there are adjustments for this type of a fault, I assume it once ran correctly, if so, this indicates that something changed, like mechanical wear, so a detailed inspection should be performed BEFORE any adustment is made, but if you are not a tool person, definitely hire a mechanic. Steve "Ian Taylor" wrote in message ... All, I have an Onan genset in my '86 searay 340. It looks like the cooling pump is not pumping water, and the genset is overheating an shutting down after a couple of minutes. What is involved in changing this pump? Does anyone know of a place of the web that might offer directions? Also, the generator "hunts" causing the voltage to fluctuate greatly. Anyone know how to fix that? Thanks Ian |
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"Ian Taylor" wrote: All, I have an Onan genset in my '86 searay 340. It looks like the cooling pump is not pumping water, and the genset is overheating an shutting down after a couple of minutes. What is involved in changing this pump? Does anyone know of a place of the web that might offer directions? Also, the generator "hunts" causing the voltage to fluctuate greatly. Anyone know how to fix that? Thanks Ian Give us a bit more information....Diesel or Gas... Model Number..... Kw Rating.... then we can help with specific information.... |
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