Onan starts and dies
Onan 2800 Microlite. 2.8KVFA11574J, F010254711. New to me 2002 Roadtrek with generator of unknown history. Very low hours with what appears to be newer carb and manifold and choke element/spri...
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I used to keep a bunch of old leftover can tips that I had cleaned and simply replace the tip when I encountered a clog..
Not so much now days, the clogs seem to happen deep in the can somewhere and all I end up is two tips that need cleaned and a completely full can of paint that if only I could get the clog cleared I would be so in debt to the can manufacturer for saving a couple of bucks and help not adding to the landfill a full can of paint..
The last 5-6 cans really have made me angry about that, didn't even get a full squirt before they clogged off completely.
Took a small board the length of the can, added a short heavy duty bungie and a 1/4" carriage bolt in the center of the board. Then strapped the can to the board and the leftover threads of the bolt go into my 3/8" drill..
Take the whole thing outside and twirl the can at high speed for 15 minutes (safety glasses and other precautions apply just in case it goes south in a hurry)..
Much less clog issues after it has spun for a while.
Have looked into paint shakers but even air driven ones are awful expensive.
Not so much now days, the clogs seem to happen deep in the can somewhere and all I end up is two tips that need cleaned and a completely full can of paint that if only I could get the clog cleared I would be so in debt to the can manufacturer for saving a couple of bucks and help not adding to the landfill a full can of paint..
The last 5-6 cans really have made me angry about that, didn't even get a full squirt before they clogged off completely.
Took a small board the length of the can, added a short heavy duty bungie and a 1/4" carriage bolt in the center of the board. Then strapped the can to the board and the leftover threads of the bolt go into my 3/8" drill..
Take the whole thing outside and twirl the can at high speed for 15 minutes (safety glasses and other precautions apply just in case it goes south in a hurry)..
Much less clog issues after it has spun for a while.
Have looked into paint shakers but even air driven ones are awful expensive.
