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gas Onan 5500 built-in runs for half an hour then stops

joebedford
Nomad II
Nomad II

It seems to be doing this consistently regardless of the outside temperature. It's <1000' above sea level.

It's a 2011 model. It worked fine for years and suddenly started doing this last winter (FL).

Any suggestions?

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opnspaces
Navigator II
Navigator II

I hate thieves

 

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2001 Suburban 4x4. 6.0L, 4.10 3/4 ton **** 2005 Jayco Jay Flight 27BH **** 1986 Coleman Columbia Popup

joebedford
Nomad II
Nomad II

Finally got back together with my Onan. I started it in storage to help run the jacks while I hooked up. It ran for an hour without problem. I will investigate further.

Oh, yeah, my golf cart and three bicycles were stolen out of my locked rig (toy hauler) in a locked storage compound.

MNtundraRet
Navigator
Navigator

Have you checked in air intake filter?

Is the carburetor clean?

 

 

Mark & Jan "Old age & treachery win over youth & enthusiasm"
2003 Fleetwood Jamboree 29

joebedford
Nomad II
Nomad II

I looked at a youtube video - I may have too much oil in it. I don't remember adding any, but I'm old.

IB853347201
Nomad
Nomad

Sounds like the fuel pump. Had the same problem with my 5500 2 years ago.

2010 Suncruiser

I know nothing is easy on the Onan built-in, but is the fuel pump change simple?

Yes, easily accessible from the bottom. It's underneath the front left hand corner, when facing the front of the generator. Basically a couple of clamps on the fuel line and a wiring harness to unplug, plug in. You might want to also change the fuel filter as well. it's on the same line in beside the fuel pump.

2010 Suncruiser

MNtundraRet
Navigator
Navigator

Did you set the altitude adjustment lever to correct altitude?

 

Mark & Jan "Old age & treachery win over youth & enthusiasm"
2003 Fleetwood Jamboree 29

I'll check the altitude adjustment, but like I said, I'm , <1000' and it has always worked this way.

way2roll
Navigator
Navigator

Is it throwing a code?


Jeff - 2023 FR Sunseeker 2400B MBS

I second the code check. Update us

I'll be at my RV in a month. That is if Milton spares it. I'll report back then.