Onan 4000 KY Clicking sound?
Our rig is about 2 yrs old with a 4000KY Onan gen set. It has about 160 hrs on it and runs smooth and well. It is used and cycled regularly (about every 2 weeks for 1-2 hours) under load. But of l...
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Now the fun begins. This is what we called the hunting game. When it starts clicking. Put your hand on the solenoid body. See if you can feel it moving. You might also put your hand on the valve cover. Feel for the clicking. Also check the floor where the genset mounts. Look for anything that could be hitting the frame.
OK will try detecting action on solenoid. Tried tapping it yesterday to get it to make a sound but no result. Will try to feel with my fingers if its activating. I will also check valve cover but that seems more towards rear of set and sound seem to emanate forward. All seems OK with the floor of the set. The solenoid is silent however when I engage the starter. Can't even hear it click, but will still check again.
My first thought was the starter bendix creeping out and touching the ring gear
I assume that would involve removing the starter and looking for wear? Could be though.
Do you have any rodents nearby with a propensity to drop a nut or seed into the cowling?
Yes I have the usual covey of squirrels in our yard but no evidence of their being anywhere near the unit or eating in the area.
Thanks for the input folks. I will attempt to check all today (after the rain :) )
