Onan Generator 1000 hour service
We are going to have to have the 1000 hour service done on our Onan 8000 generator in the next few months. It will require removing the generator to perform the service. Interested in hearing from a...
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Everybody is responding about the mechanical maintenance. What about maintenance on the electrical end? Such as the generator slip rings, brushes, rotor, stator, cleanliness. Is it full of dust (dirt)?
All of the dust and grime that accumulates can break down the insulation on the electrical parts and the resistance of the insulation to ground drops. After 1000 hours of service there is more to look after than lube, oil, spark plugs, hoses, etc.
Removing the generator will be cheap compared to a new rotor and / or stator or the possibility of another generator (used) that will then need to be PMed before installation. Bite the bullet and do it. Remember the oil filter add years ago, "Pay Me now Or pay me later".
This is the same thing.
All of the dust and grime that accumulates can break down the insulation on the electrical parts and the resistance of the insulation to ground drops. After 1000 hours of service there is more to look after than lube, oil, spark plugs, hoses, etc.
Removing the generator will be cheap compared to a new rotor and / or stator or the possibility of another generator (used) that will then need to be PMed before installation. Bite the bullet and do it. Remember the oil filter add years ago, "Pay Me now Or pay me later".
This is the same thing.
