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brisath
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Jul 23, 2013

Onan Marquis 7000 Generator Starter Revs But No Action

Parents just got a 1996 Winnebago Vectra. Using the starter switch on the generator, the starter revs very high but no attempt to turnover or start. It is an Onan 7000 with 1800 rpm 6.8 kW. Fuses look...
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brisath
Explorer
Jul 25, 2013
Installed a new starter and it's not moving the flywheel. There is just a lower sounding buzz noise with not engine engagement. I tried it with the engine running too. I was able to reach my fingers into where the starter goes in and move the flywheel. It turns but it is not exactly easy to turn. I'm unclear on what you are suggesting Kpack. Any recommendations from here?

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