THIS IS HOW I FIXED MINE, IN THE CASE OF.... "I CAN'T START MY GENERATOR" It's has been two years since last time it was running, so I started by checking oil level full at gen dipstick (it won't start if low oil because of sensors) then I checked gasoline more than 1\4 tank in the RV (also safety sensors), sparkplug checked for good spark, also checked the manual reset circuit braker ( to be ON) at front motorhome engine compartment for 12v current to the generator to be able to start it, also cleaned the carburetor and even installed new one but same situation, then checked wires and found some has been chewed like gum by rats at the back of starting switch generator panel so I replaced them, at this time the generator started but stay running only by keep pushing the switch on all the time, so then finally I knew it was internal electrical problem from the engine itself, so I took the generator out from my RV to work in my garage, (I did this by myself with some tools and old Mayan tricks ) lol, it's really heavy for one person. I disassemble the unit at my garage and started by removing the cover, then the cooling fan or flywheel unit (it's 2 items in one) until finally I was at the gen rotor and brushes assembly area and this is what I found: one more wire chewed by filthy rats plus the stinky rat nest in the middle of the generator motor coil, I fixed the wire and sanded the commutator copper contacts where the brushes are sitting becouse they were real duty with old urine from the rats, and of course I got rid off the stinky nest, lol!!! Then I assembled everything back together and... bingo it's runing like a champion!!! For this project materials involved was about $60.00 including an aftermarket new carburetor and an harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller (available at any auto parts for $25.00) to pull the aluminum fan out and (flywheel). Just picture this: (Any gasoline engine run smooth if gasoline and DC current aren't interrupted) so following this important principle you'll always find the problem to be fixed. Also if you have a onan microlite 4000 like mine, don't run it for more than a minute without the cover because you'll cook the engine real fast, also keep the eye on the aluminium fan and your fingers after cranking it in case you missing one or two members...just kidding, lol!!! After testing the gen then I did put the air cooling assembly back and the rest of components including the cover, now it's ready to be installed at my RV. Once the gen was installed back at my motorhome I started it to be tested for electric power but not before flipping the electric switch (on) at the gen starting control panel (sometimes hiding under or around the panel) to transfer power to my RV GFCI main outlet and electric panel as well, my motorhome it's equipped with GFCI so I reset it and tested for green led light indicating power is ready at my main breakers panel, so I turned my main breaker (on) along the others ones but no power was present at my breaker main switch (faulty main braker) so I flipped it many times, sometimes you can make it work again, mine did work, lol!!! I'm happy because everything works now including the ref for cold drinks and AC for this crazy summer, lol! Later I'll buy me a new main braker, for now this is a resurrected generator story that needed to be shared. If this can help eaven one person I'll be more happier!!!
Wow! Amazing how many critics can't figure out how to fast forward a video on RUclips... I also wonder how many video's they've shared on RUclips...🤔 Well I think the info was valuable and appreciate the courage it takes to share.
Cleaning the carb is a simple thing. Surging is from the regular or slip ring not ready voltage properly. Mine doesn't have a carb because it diesel. Your hunting for idle, easy fix. Surge is an electrical issue
My 2800 microlite is surging also. I'll try this simple fix before removing generator from under the chassis. Hopefully you have saved me hours of work. Thank You.
Well that was my first RUclips video and way too long but the generator is still running great after 5yrs of no problems...thanks for your patience and support
If its an onan,, problem anserwed. These damn things are trouble 6months out of the box. Not good for nothing but wasteing alot of cash and scrap price. Just buy a good Contractor bare bones gen set. Ya dont need all the bs
That must have been a very thin needle. I have needles but still... none of them were thin enough to slide through far enough to do any good. Might have to just let it soak for awhile... lol. Thnx for the heads up.
Ya do know that Cadillac is only Quality too the rich who can afford trading them in every year for a new one. This; "Onan" runs in the same circles. Buy a contractors Reliable bare bone Genset on wheels. Dump those Onans or use them as boat anchors!
Thanks for the video I think it may help me solve the surging problem with my Onan. The Onan parts catalog calls that thing you cleaned out a pilot jet.
First Thanks for the video and knowledge Second.. Get to the point faster .. alot faster Third I'm no expert but I think that is an emulation tube? Why is it so hard to find usefully info on these generators ? Are they that exclusive or obsolete?
That's nice to know that's nice to know but you know what would be nicer to know where that goes what part of the generator does that go in is it going to armature does it go into windings does it go in the crank cam carburetor intake where you need to tell people where it goes. Not a very good video.
Sure a lot of jerks on youtube. thank you for the video.Mine is doing the same thing they wouldn't smart off like that in person funny how big and bad they are behind a computer screen.
THIS IS HOW I FIXED MINE, IN THE CASE OF....
"I CAN'T START MY GENERATOR"
It's has been two years since last time it was running, so I started by checking oil level full at gen dipstick (it won't start if low oil because of sensors) then I checked gasoline more than 1\4 tank in the RV (also safety sensors), sparkplug checked for good spark, also checked the manual reset circuit braker ( to be ON) at front motorhome engine compartment for 12v current to the generator to be able to start it, also cleaned the carburetor and even installed new one but same situation, then checked wires and found some has been chewed like gum by rats at the back of starting switch generator panel so I replaced them, at this time the generator started but stay running only by keep pushing the switch on all the time, so then finally I knew it was internal electrical problem from the engine itself, so I took the generator out from my RV to work in my garage, (I did this by myself with some tools and old Mayan tricks ) lol, it's really heavy for one person.
I disassemble the unit at my garage and started by removing the cover, then the cooling fan or flywheel unit (it's 2 items in one) until finally I was at the gen rotor and brushes assembly area and this is what I found: one more wire chewed by filthy rats plus the stinky rat nest in the middle of the generator motor coil, I fixed the wire and sanded the commutator copper contacts where the brushes are sitting becouse they were real duty with old urine from the rats, and of course I got rid off the stinky nest, lol!!!
Then I assembled everything back together and... bingo it's runing like a champion!!!
For this project materials involved was about $60.00 including an aftermarket new carburetor and an harmonic balancer/steering wheel puller (available at any auto parts for $25.00) to pull the aluminum fan out and (flywheel).
Just picture this: (Any gasoline engine run smooth if gasoline and DC current aren't interrupted) so following this important principle you'll always find the problem to be fixed.
Also if you have a onan microlite 4000 like mine, don't run it for more than a minute without the cover because you'll cook the engine real fast, also keep the eye on the aluminium fan and your fingers after cranking it in case you missing one or two members...just kidding, lol!!!
After testing the gen then I did put the air cooling assembly back and the rest of components including the cover, now it's ready to be installed at my RV.
Once the gen was installed back at my motorhome I started it to be tested for electric power but not before flipping the electric switch (on) at the gen starting control panel (sometimes hiding under or around the panel) to transfer power to my RV GFCI main outlet and electric panel as well, my motorhome it's equipped with GFCI so I reset it and tested for green led light indicating power is ready at my main breakers panel, so I turned my main breaker (on) along the others ones but no power was present at my breaker main switch (faulty main braker) so I flipped it many times, sometimes you can make it work again, mine did work, lol!!!
I'm happy because everything works now including the ref for cold drinks and AC for this crazy summer, lol! Later I'll buy me a new main braker, for now this is a resurrected generator story that needed to be shared.
If this can help eaven one person I'll be more happier!!!
Wow! Amazing how many critics can't figure out how to fast forward a video on RUclips... I also wonder how many video's they've shared on RUclips...🤔 Well I think the info was valuable and appreciate the courage it takes to share.
Cleaning the carb is a simple thing. Surging is from the regular or slip ring not ready voltage properly. Mine doesn't have a carb because it diesel. Your hunting for idle, easy fix. Surge is an electrical issue
My 2800 microlite is surging also. I'll try this simple fix before removing generator from under the chassis. Hopefully you have saved me hours of work. Thank You.
Well that was my first RUclips video and way too long but the generator is still running great after 5yrs of no problems...thanks for your patience and support
Skip to 8:05
Wow rough crowd...Thanks for the vid I'm working on the same genie and thought it very useful
SKIP TO 8:30 FOR FIX
You're doing God's work!
Thanks for the video. Might want to jump to the chase a little quicker next time. But great you are sharing.
If its an onan,, problem anserwed. These damn things are trouble 6months out of the box. Not good for nothing but wasteing alot of cash and scrap price. Just buy a good Contractor bare bones gen set.
Ya dont need all the bs
So you cleaned the carb? You just cleaned that jet?
That must have been a very thin needle. I have needles but still... none of them were thin enough to slide through far enough to do any good. Might have to just let it soak for awhile... lol. Thnx for the heads up.
Ya do know that Cadillac is only Quality too the rich who can afford trading them in every year for a new one. This; "Onan" runs in the same circles. Buy a contractors Reliable bare bone Genset on wheels. Dump those Onans or use them as boat anchors!
Thank you
Thank you!!
Thanks for the video I think it may help me solve the surging problem with my Onan. The Onan parts catalog calls that thing you cleaned out a pilot jet.
Thanks a lot for the vid!
That screw you don’t know is the altitude regulator
First
Thanks for the video and knowledge
Second..
Get to the point faster .. alot faster
Third
I'm no expert but I think that is an emulation tube?
Why is it so hard to find usefully info on these generators ? Are they that exclusive or obsolete?
You win the prize for being the guy who can talk the most, while saying the least. Get to the point man, we don't have all day.
Literally couldve been a 1 minute video not 10 minutes of bs and 30 seconds at the end tellin tou what he did
That's nice to know that's nice to know but you know what would be nicer to know where that goes what part of the generator does that go in is it going to armature does it go into windings does it go in the crank cam carburetor intake where you need to tell people where it goes. Not a very good video.
Sure a lot of jerks on youtube. thank you for the video.Mine is doing the same thing they wouldn't smart off like that in person funny how big and bad they are behind a computer screen.
no fruitful information.
the video sucks....shows nothing...