Onan Generator Life
OK, maybe a silly question - but - I've got a 2006 National SeaBreeze LX with a 5500 Onan. It has about 490 hours on it. I've owned the MH for about 6 months, and I find I'm using the genny even whe...
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A properly maintained internal combustion engine should easily last many thousands of hours. The things that go bad on high hour engines (in no particualr order) are :
Most lightweight single cylinder internal combustion engine (think lawn mower) have a cast aluminum block and steel piston rings. Not the best combination for extreme durability. Some "industrial" models either have cast iron/steel cylinder liners or the whole block is cast iron.
Modern synthetic oils are truly amazing in how much the reduce wear.
- piston rings/cylinders
- valves/valve seats
- valve seal/guides
Most lightweight single cylinder internal combustion engine (think lawn mower) have a cast aluminum block and steel piston rings. Not the best combination for extreme durability. Some "industrial" models either have cast iron/steel cylinder liners or the whole block is cast iron.
Modern synthetic oils are truly amazing in how much the reduce wear.
