generator surge
Onan 5500 in our Class A had run quite well last fall on our way down to Florida. Since arriving and storing the unit it has run well, when it gets used (about every two weeks to keep it fresh), but I...
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I had a surging problem with my Onan 5000. I removed the air cleaner and used a spray can of Seafoam, I sprayed it into the carburetor intake until it almost stalled.
Then I left it idle a few seconds,and sprayed again. I did that several times and finally sprayed the Seafoam until the generator stalled.
I left it sit several hours (actually overnight).
When I started the generator it ran smooth and continues to run smooth.
Its worth trying and is easier than cleaning/replacing the carburetor.
Sometimes Snake Oil works.. :)
Then I left it idle a few seconds,and sprayed again. I did that several times and finally sprayed the Seafoam until the generator stalled.
I left it sit several hours (actually overnight).
When I started the generator it ran smooth and continues to run smooth.
Its worth trying and is easier than cleaning/replacing the carburetor.
Sometimes Snake Oil works.. :)
