Onan Gen--hard starting and surging
I was gifted a 95 Bounder 34ft with the big block Ford engine. 30kish miles. Sat a lot. I've resurrected it back to 90% operational. I've made several statewide trips. The generator. At f...
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After years of setting the carburetor is probably gummed up. Replacing it may be the easiest fix. I've heard there are 3rd party carbs on eBay at reasonable prices. You'll need the model and serial and "spec" numbers of the generator to find the right part.
The fuel pump may be on the back side of the generator. The fuel line to the gas tank may have a crack allowing the fuel pump to suck air instead of gas after so many years. You can use a short piece of hose stuck in a gas can next to the generator bypassing the fuel line to see if that related to your problems.
The fuel pump may be on the back side of the generator. The fuel line to the gas tank may have a crack allowing the fuel pump to suck air instead of gas after so many years. You can use a short piece of hose stuck in a gas can next to the generator bypassing the fuel line to see if that related to your problems.
