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KendallP
Explorer
Jul 27, 2017

1986 Onan BFA 4 - Starts every time, but runs just 5 sec.

So today I finally got around to pulling the top off the carb, including float, needle and spring. But first I started er' up and ran her for a minute or so. But I didn't want to heat her up before ...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Jul 27, 2017
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
"Condensers" are in fact - capacitors. To end "condenser problems" forever I used to select apppropriate microfarad 450 vdc rated caps - seal the wires forever with JB Weld and mount the cap somewhere convenient. A good cap will minimize flicker point erosion.


A Onan condensor cost about $10 and has a specific mount on the point plate and has 1(ONE) wire which goes to the Point. What the hell are YOU talking about?????? Doug

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