Onan 4000 won't start...again
A month or so ago I posted about my generator not starting. I thought it was the starting solenoid. I did buy a new one, installed it, and it's exactly the same problem still. The generator click...
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The starter motor may spin with a bypass of the solenoid and still the starter motor might be bad.
Under load of cranking the flywheel the sickly spin will stall -- so don't be fooled by an ambiguous free-air spin test. Free air spin should be no more than 20 amps continuous.
Lots of garbage amateur rebuilds out there. And trouble have been reported with new Chinese starters.
Dependable rebuilts without insane Onan prices can be had at
ROMAINE ELECTRIC. Google for the store nearest you. You will need the stamped number right off the main case. Count the starter gear teeth to be sure. Sandpaper rubbed across the numbers stamped in the case will bring out the numbers.
Under load of cranking the flywheel the sickly spin will stall -- so don't be fooled by an ambiguous free-air spin test. Free air spin should be no more than 20 amps continuous.
Lots of garbage amateur rebuilds out there. And trouble have been reported with new Chinese starters.
Dependable rebuilts without insane Onan prices can be had at
ROMAINE ELECTRIC. Google for the store nearest you. You will need the stamped number right off the main case. Count the starter gear teeth to be sure. Sandpaper rubbed across the numbers stamped in the case will bring out the numbers.
