Onan Generator Trouble - Won't Run With Load
We're getting ready for a 6 week trip and found our Onan 5500 generator won't run with a load. We have replaced the carburetor (service code 14) thinking that there might be a speck of dirt causing t...
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oldcarfun wrote:
Thanks, all good ideas. Lots of videos on youtube about sliprings, who knew? Our first stop on our trip is Reno (Hot August Nights) and we're told there is an Onan shop close to our campground if we don't get it going. I'll let you know
Not knowing anything about the slipring sounds like a collapsed fuel line, When you get to your first (or you could call ahead to get the number of the local mobile repairman, and have him meet you) - he will likely just work his way back to the problem. If it shuts off it's from lack of fuel or spark. the reason it will fuel back up is because the fuel pump pressure refills the bowl. Only other simple fix would be a pinhole or a fuel filter gasket leak.
Runs but not under load is usually FUEL.
Reportback if you solve the problem,
BOL,
PS - Water?
