Cost for a new carb

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Of course the viton on the needle "rebuilds itself".

Good call, Mex.
But I have use a new drill bit, by hand, to lightly clean the seat and the needle drops in a little farther on untouched viton. Of course the float has to be reset. Also, my local small engine shop has an assortment of new needles that I can sometimes make work.
Just a little thinking outside the box. GRIN

Richard

Of course the viton on the needle "rebuilds itself".

I have had hit and miss luck with Seafoam and other additives.

I call BS on blaming CARB/EPA for carburetors NOT being rebuildable. Carburetors kits are available on eBay as are new carburetors. $600 to install a NEW carburetor is close to robbery in my book. They figure if you can afford the rig, you can afford the repair bill

I have torn down and cleaned many small engine carburetors, 4 in the past 2 weeks ! If you are careful and don't ruin any gaskets, NO REBUILD KIT IS REQUIRED !

If you suspect bad fuel, before reinstalling a fresh carburetor, empty the tank, rinse with fresh fuel and install a new fuel filter.


Get me the EXACT model number and I will bet I can find a kit/gaskets.

You just assume everything is clogged just because its been setting un used for a while, w/o even trying to start and run it ? What is the matter w/you ?
Or else you been hangin out on this forum way too long, and deserve to be taken to the cleaners,....your words !

SidecarFlip wrote:


Exactly, plus most shops (at least ours) has a minimum labor time rate. In our case it's 1 hour at 130 bucks per, no matter if it takes 5 minutes or 59 minutes. Our rate is higher for RV's than commercial trucks because RV's are harder to access components on.

Last time I check service pricing in California, it was $150/hr.
No matter Mercedes mechanic, or sewer plumber.
I check those prices YEARS ago.
I ditto Seafoam. I did not have good luck with it personally, but few bucks with all the reviews sure is worth a try.

Dad has a toyhauler and has to remind himself to pump the gas out (usually into his pickup) to keep the gas fresher. He runs his generator monthly so it runs ok, but that 30 gallon tank for the toys gets old.

X2 on Seafoam. I also put some Lucas injector cleaner in occasionally.

dougrainer wrote:

romore wrote:
That doesn't surprise me, Onan has always been very proud of their parts. If the shop is not familiar with the carb they will just replace it, it will be faster and cheaper than trying to refurbish and hope it works. The repair kit will be close to half the price of a complete unit plus $100/hr+ labor. Is it worth it?

Has nothing to do with it. 25 years ago California EPA came up with such strict rules that Onan built all their carbs to meet California rules. That means SEALED Carbs. No fiddling with them. So, NO rebuild kits. You RUIN it and you have to buy a new carb. But, they can be removed and disassembled and cleaned out. Rarely will you destroy any of the seals and gaskets needed. Most shops will not disassemble and clean out due to the labor cost. Doug

Exactly, plus most shops (at least ours) has a minimum labor time rate. In our case it's 1 hour at 130 bucks per, no matter if it takes 5 minutes or 59 minutes. Our rate is higher for RV's than commercial trucks because RV's are harder to access components on.

new carbs look to cost in the $300.00 range. then there is the labor and filter. if your not going to use it or run it at least drain the carb of gas like they tell you in this manual on pages 27-28 onan handbook lots of good info on your generator. why do generator manufacturers use any type of electronic ignition shutdown on any generator the only method of shutdown should be gas shutoff and let it run dry. they could have separate temporary and storage shutdown switches i guess that would be too confusing or they like the repair money to much.

x2 I,ve seen sea foam clean up some nasty stuff.

How long was the generator sitting without being used? If there is a bunch of crud clogging the carburetor, probably the fuel filter is bad.
I would try Seafoam before taking it to the shop.