Generator vapor locking
So I've been trying to track down this issue I have been having with my 5500 Cummings/Onan generator. It will die out intermittently. I finally tracked it down to it dies when you hit a very rough hig...
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dodge guy wrote:
You guys are aware this is the Generator engine right? The generator runs In completely different parameters than the vehicle engine.
Well, I know it's been said several times already and I know you don't want to think it's the problem but your description of the problem indicates that you have an oil pressure issue. Either from low oil level, high oil level, wrong oil or bad oil pressure sensor. I usually do the easy stuff first.
The generator needs to be level when checking and just because the motorhome is level doesn't mean the generator is level. Also, are you screwing the dipstick in to check it or just sticking it in and pulling it out? It makes a difference.
