How to prevent generator vapor lock
I have a Onan Gold 7000 generator. Runs fine normally, but sometimes when traveling in hot weather it develops vapor lock. When it happens, it has been when temperatures outside are above 97/98. We...
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There are several conditions mistaken for "Vapor Lock" Classic vapor lock is when the gasoline in the fuel pump vaporises so the pump is pushing gas. not liquid, since gas compresses easily it can not supply the engine with enough fuel.
This should not happen once it has started as the flow of FRESH gasoline from the tank will keep it pumping liquid.
One solution is to Choke the thing breifly on start up but.. Well, to be honest this should not be necessary on the ONAN since they use a fuel pump that is .. Resistant to Vapor Lock.
So are you sure it's vapor lock?
This should not happen once it has started as the flow of FRESH gasoline from the tank will keep it pumping liquid.
One solution is to Choke the thing breifly on start up but.. Well, to be honest this should not be necessary on the ONAN since they use a fuel pump that is .. Resistant to Vapor Lock.
So are you sure it's vapor lock?
