onan 4.0 BFA-1R/1600C
I have an older Onan generator--4.0 BFA-1R/1600C.It would not crank so I checked the output side of the start solenoid and was only getting 2.5 volts. I replaced it with a Ford solenoid which appears ...
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84jaymini wrote:
Thanks for the help.
On to another problem. I am not getting spark while cranking. Took the points cover off and they look like they have been replaced at some time. Where should i start to diagnose a no spark problem?
If the points (1 point) is opening and closing when cranking, the odds are the Condensor right next to the Point is bad. Replace it. But, have you replaced the Solenoid with the CORRECT solenoid? Down in the bottom below the Solenoid will be 2 Bosch type square relays. Check them and make sure they do NOT have ants in them. Ants like to get inside those relays and foul them up. Doug
