Reporting back on the Gentron generator. Here is what I found:#1. The metal drive hub for the recoil starter that attaches to the fan and flywheel was not centered. This cheaply made piece was pressure formed and the hole was not in the center like i...
I've checked valve lash which was fine. Found some very sloppy workmanship and loose bolts. But cannot pinpoint the noise. All I can say at this point is it sounds internal. Increasing rpm or decreasing it doesnt change the noise. What I am going to ...
I have run it now with all the recoil start stuff off and the side cover (remember I am electric start). Still have the noise. Metallic noise...not really a ratlle. Valve cover off...that looks ok (pretty chinsy rocker setup but it is just a generato...
The noise is not the fan. The noise is metallic. Like something rattling but yet inside the engine.I called GeneratorDepot.us and they say take to mechanic (which I pay for)...call them and tell them what parts are needed (warranty is parts only for ...