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kmb1966
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Mar 26, 2017

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 hate to travel when it is that hot, but sometimes crossing Texas in June/July, it's unavoidable. When it's that hot it is also a time that you really need the a/c working well, and if the generator develops vapor lock, then no a/c and it's a miserable situation. I'd like some ideas on how to avoid this situation for this upcoming summer. Thanks.

Onan is installed in a Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome
  • Trace fuel line to make sure it is not running close to and parallel to rigs exhaust.
    Look at fuel line to make sure it is not sucking air. Between tank and fuel pump.
    Test or replace fuel pump
    Make sure you are well over 1/4 rank of gas.

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