No fuel for generator......line to gas tank?
Onan generator would run then cut off. Pulled fuel line to carburetor off and hit start button but no fuel coming out. Put it in shop and they said it would suck gas in from a can and run but wasn't g...
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One way to test your fuel line is to push air back through it with a compressor. Make sure you open the filler cap first.
You should be able to chase the line as well - check for wire ties pulled to tight, kinks in the line, or anything else that would restrict the flow.
I've posted pictures of the sender/pump/pickup assembly from when we replaced the pump in our '00 E350 (chassis year 1999), but here it is again:
The generator pickup line is the smaller line starting at the lower right, crosses over and extends up to the left.
Full size images of the entire project are located at Photo Sharing Site - Fuel tank pump replacement.
I also replaced the pump in the generator as it would run for about 5-10 minutes, then quit. I researched this issue & found this to be the typical symptoms of a failing generator fuel pump.
Let us know what you find!
You should be able to chase the line as well - check for wire ties pulled to tight, kinks in the line, or anything else that would restrict the flow.
I've posted pictures of the sender/pump/pickup assembly from when we replaced the pump in our '00 E350 (chassis year 1999), but here it is again:
The generator pickup line is the smaller line starting at the lower right, crosses over and extends up to the left.
Full size images of the entire project are located at Photo Sharing Site - Fuel tank pump replacement.
I also replaced the pump in the generator as it would run for about 5-10 minutes, then quit. I researched this issue & found this to be the typical symptoms of a failing generator fuel pump.
Let us know what you find!
