generator woes

Doc Weaver · 05-16-2011, 08:12 AM

My generator is taking a dive. One leg is giving 160v to ground while the other leg is giving 80v. The strange thing is both are 115v to neutral. Unless someone has a fantastic easy fix that my electricians can't figure out, I need extra eyes to look for a generator for my truck. Gasoline, or diesel. 5k to 10k.

Thanks

volvoman · 05-16-2011, 02:48 PM

fastavenger has a couple in classifieds. i talked to him about them. i decided i wasn't ready for one yet. need to spent money for outer walls and roof first.

fastavenger · 05-16-2011, 05:29 PM

hay doc i got one for u it is a 7 kw onan runs great has ben in are toter and just took it out let me know if it helps

Doc Weaver · 05-16-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastavenger

hay doc i got one for u it is a 7 kw onan runs great has ben in are toter and just took it out let me know if it helps

Its gas right? I would like to go diesel this time if I could, but I will keep you in mind.

thanks

Doc Weaver · 05-16-2011, 10:46 PM

Nobody has any ideas on what is going on with the current generator?

Doc Weaver · 05-17-2011, 03:17 PM

I found an Onan Emerald for $475.00 at the local RV shop that I buy some parts from. I don't know how many hours are on it. Any ideas on how to evaluate it or if anyone has experience with this model.

mmmc101 · 05-18-2011, 06:31 PM

Doc,
What brand and size is your generator? A friend has a 5500 watt Generac that threw a rod on the engine. The generator is OK. I am sure he would sell it dirt cheap. Could your's be rebuilt? Although, that sounds like a reasonable price on the Onan if it checks out OK. Michael

Doc Weaver · 05-18-2011, 08:28 PM

Micheal, the current generator is a cheap chinese unit. I guess you get what you pay for. :-) I got a buddy that has rebuilt everything from mini bikes to big Detroit diesels, but he is on the road and won't be around till after I need to be gone.

The biggest problem with mine is I still don't know what is wrong with it.

mmmc101 · 05-19-2011, 08:08 AM

I don't know much about them but I am pretty sure it should not have any voltage going to ground. Surely someone on here can point you in the right direction. Michael

Doc Weaver · 05-19-2011, 12:46 PM

I talked to a retailer today that sell the Chinese made units and he said that they were only meant to be worth about 3000 hours. That explains a lot.

05-16-2011, 08:12 AM	#1
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	generator woes My generator is taking a dive. One leg is giving 160v to ground while the other leg is giving 80v. The strange thing is both are 115v to neutral. Unless someone has a fantastic easy fix that my electricians can't figure out, I need extra eyes to look for a generator for my truck. Gasoline, or diesel. 5k to 10k. Thanks __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

05-16-2011, 02:48 PM	#2
volvoman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockford Il Posts: 241	fastavenger has a couple in classifieds. i talked to him about them. i decided i wasn't ready for one yet. need to spent money for outer walls and roof first. __________________

05-16-2011, 05:29 PM	#3
fastavenger Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 47	7 kw hay doc i got one for u it is a 7 kw onan runs great has ben in are toter and just took it out let me know if it helps __________________

05-16-2011, 10:46 PM	#5
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	Nobody has any ideas on what is going on with the current generator? __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

05-17-2011, 03:17 PM	#6
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	I found an Onan Emerald for $475.00 at the local RV shop that I buy some parts from. I don't know how many hours are on it. Any ideas on how to evaluate it or if anyone has experience with this model. __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

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05-18-2011, 06:31 PM	#7
mmmc101 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Choctaw,Okla Posts: 103	Doc, What brand and size is your generator? A friend has a 5500 watt Generac that threw a rod on the engine. The generator is OK. I am sure he would sell it dirt cheap. Could your's be rebuilt? Although, that sounds like a reasonable price on the Onan if it checks out OK. Michael __________________

05-18-2011, 08:28 PM	#8
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	Micheal, the current generator is a cheap chinese unit. I guess you get what you pay for. :-) I got a buddy that has rebuilt everything from mini bikes to big Detroit diesels, but he is on the road and won't be around till after I need to be gone. The biggest problem with mine is I still don't know what is wrong with it. __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

05-19-2011, 08:08 AM	#9
mmmc101 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Choctaw,Okla Posts: 103	I don't know much about them but I am pretty sure it should not have any voltage going to ground. Surely someone on here can point you in the right direction. Michael __________________

05-19-2011, 12:46 PM	#10
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	I talked to a retailer today that sell the Chinese made units and he said that they were only meant to be worth about 3000 hours. That explains a lot. __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

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