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Generac Q55-G retrofit
I was given a Generac Q55-G generator that was pulled from a 99. Since mine is an 85 with a Kohler 2.5kw that needs a new ignition set. The Q55 was apparently dying pretty quickly - I think it's likely failed switches based on some forum posts I found. So, I'm going to go through the generac and bring it back to life. Once that's done I plan to refit my RV for the newer genset. A quick look at the wiring wasn't impressive. The starter contactor has been replaced by a generic one and some of the leads have been hacked on a bit. I'm going to clean up the wiring, replace the spark plugs, fuel filter, change the oil and see where I am. Any suggestions to improve my chances of success? I don't know how long it sat, so I may have to break out some seafoam for the carb at a minimum.538Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sorting out 12v system on 85
I thought I'd follow up with a bit of status. I poked around and found no 12v coming from the converter at the main 12v distribution panel by the battery. I disconnected the charge wire and hooked up my new battery pack. I found 12v on the charge side, so the issue appears to be the converter itself. Here's my plan: 1) eliminate the isolator pack. I'm going to use a battery combiner to allow charging from either side. 2) Replace the converter with a modern one. I want the hum to go away and since the battery charger portion is dead I have an excuse. (OK, I could repair the thing but I'm not going to.) 3) Install a luna national dual battery monitor. 4) Resize the battery compartment to hold a pair of golf cart batteries. It's too short right now. It'll be a fun welding project. Later projects: 5) Install solar charging. 6) sine inverter - On my to do list will be a power inverter for laptops, etc.280Views0likes0CommentsSorting out 12v system on 85
My project RV is a 1985 Monitor class C. I'm working on the 12v coach system and hoping to get it sorted out. My coach battery drained dead multiple times over the winter, even when the RV was on shore power. 1) There is a battery isolator. I checked last night and found that on shore power, no charge is applied to the coach battery. 2) When running, the RV does charge the coach battery. 3) I am going to switch over to a pair of 6v golf cart batteries. 4) I am going to add a solar charging system as well. 5) I have no idea where the farkin 12v rectifier is. The main breaker panel is under the stove. Maybe it's hiding behind that. 6) The power steps only work when a battery is present and charged. Shore power doesn't supply that system. (Not a surprise, it extends when door is opened and retracts when ignition is on fired.) Clearly, I need shore charging to actually work. (I'll be much happier once I find the rectifier and get the specs off of it.) Questions: Any ideas where that rectifier lives? Under the stove maybe? The breaker panel is directly under the stove. Should I consider a dedicated battery charger and leave the wiring as is? If I find the rectifier and don't like the specs, perhaps I should update it and rewire the isolator so that it can charge.1.6KViews0likes7Comments
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