Generator Clacking
My Onan 4kw generator has been making a clack, clack, clack noise since I purchased my motorhome in Jan, 2011. I didn't realize what a problem this was until the generator started cutting off after a...
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wildmanbaker wrote:
Holstein, The fuel pump clacking noise has got me baffled. Ours is mounted fairly solid and the noise is very low, unless you are at the generator when priming it. Have you gotten any further with the shut-off problem? Those temps are not unusual when driving in hot weather. You have verified that the baffles are in place on the bottom of the generator? If they are, then adding some sheet metal baffles to help get cooler air when driving down the road. As for the fuel pump noise, maybe try rubber mounting the pump to isolate the noise. Maybe use sections of tire side wall as isolators.
I should specify that the loud clacking noise only occurs when the generator / MH is hot. Otherwise, the fuel pump is very quite.
I received a call from Fleetwood on Friday and apparently, they are working to isolate the problem as several other MHs are exhibiting the same problem. At this point, they are almost certain it is heat related, but they asked me to not do anything further until they respond with their recommendations.
