Seized up generator crankshaft?
I have had a 3000 watt generator for a while now, and it has at least 3000+ hours on it. Maintenance has been changing the oil out and the other basic stuff, including cleaning the carb.
It has worked perfectly until last weekend where when I tried to start it via electric start, the solenoid clicked, nothing happened. Tried pulling on the rope, it snapped.
I'm pretty sure it has given up the ghost, but I've never seen a generator actually seize up like this. Usually it might run a bit then just die, but this is the first time I've seen a generator hard-sieze where the camshaft couldn't be turned at all.
This is a head scratcher. Guess it is beyond my expertise, because it probably may require a valve job. Any ideas where to look?
It has worked perfectly until last weekend where when I tried to start it via electric start, the solenoid clicked, nothing happened. Tried pulling on the rope, it snapped.
I'm pretty sure it has given up the ghost, but I've never seen a generator actually seize up like this. Usually it might run a bit then just die, but this is the first time I've seen a generator hard-sieze where the camshaft couldn't be turned at all.
This is a head scratcher. Guess it is beyond my expertise, because it probably may require a valve job. Any ideas where to look?
