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Nov 06, 2020

Onan generator carb replacement notes - 4k microquiet

Generator started running rough and stalling under load.

Cleaning and soaking carb in cleaner for a week helped but not enough.
I tried two Chinese carbs off eBay ($36 and $47 if memory serves). Both ran very poorly if at all.

Bit the bullet and bought Onan (Cummins) carb from ppl motorhomes for $290 + 10 shipping. Runs sweet again now.

Here are my notes in case of use to others:

Removal notes
Remove air filter; tight fit, need to pull front end far down and out
Remove gas line (plug if
Remove 2 carb bolts; my 3/8 socket on 6” extension (1/4” drive) worked well
Each bolts has a small flat washer
Warning don’t drop bolt or tools onto starter solenoid
Remove black plastic spacer (need to close throttle plate – move linkage all the way toward motor)
Push tin plate away from carb to compress foam to help insert/remove carb
Remove ground wire with T30 for ground wire; needle nose pliers to hold engine wire to help disconnect solenoid wire connector;
Tip carb to slide linkages out
Installation notes:
Warning: make sure choke linkage is behind the carb (it can be in front and that hold the choke closed)
short 3-4” socket extension help to insert and start bolt s
Other notes
Service manual say pump should be 3-4 psi but mine reads in the 2’s (on two gauges) and appears to work fine