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Re: UPDATE: Generator Help, Spark plug and filter
Reply #25 –
Yahoo Message Number: 154661
John, Write yourself a note with detailed instructions, diagrams, and even photos. Write it as to someone unfamiliar to the job.

Rrad it in several years when you need to do it again.
Joel
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: UPDATE: Generator Help, Spark plug and filter
Reply #27 –
Yahoo Message Number: 154664
John, if you do as Joel suggests, I'd like to add a copy of it to add to the LD Companion.

Thanks!

WxToad www.wxtoad.com www.ultimatecampgrounds.com

Posted by:   johndacrema Date: Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:51 pm ((PDT))

Good idea Joel.     John, Write yourself a note with detailed instructions, diagrams, and even photos. Write it as to someone unfamiliar to the job.  Rrad it in several years when you need to do it again. Joel
Re: UPDATE: Generator Help, Spark plug and filter
Reply #28 –
Yahoo Message Number: 154665
I definitely agree with "documentation" and photos of a "fix" or installation or anything else! One thinks one will remember the procedures and details, but time has a way of erasing big chunks of a process! Write it down, spell it out (including parts numbers and specifics), take pictures, and save the information.

Details blur; take it from one who is only about 75% effective at remembering where the car is parked in the lot!

As ever, YMMV.

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
Re: UPDATE: Generator Help, Spark plug and filter
Reply #29 –
Yahoo Message Number: 154666
I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has replaced the spark plugs in an Onan Emerald 4000 generator. It looks like the only way to get to the rear cylinders plug is by dropping the generator from the chassis. Not a fun job from what I see.

bobmoore14
Re: UPDATE: Generator Help, Spark plug and filter
Reply #30 –
Yahoo Message Number: 154672
Bob:

In my 2000 LD 30 IB, there is an access window in the rear. For me at least, it is very cramped and difficult to see what you are doing.

Also, I found that adjustment of the proper generator speed was tricky. There are several variables which affect each other to get the correct voltage and frequency at no-load and varying loads. And, you need a digital meter that will read both AC voltage and frequency (Hz).

Kevin Lindsay Garden Grove CA 2000 Lazy Daze 30 IB
Kevin Lindsay
2000 Lazy Daze 30 IB
Re: UPDATE: Generator Help, Spark plug and filter
Reply #31 –
Yahoo Message Number: 154673
Hi, John--

And perhaps you could leave a copy of that Letter to Yourself in the "files" section for those way smarter than me who may have the courage to attempt this sort of "rocket surgery" on their own...  I love this site--it's given me the courage to try lots of things; I'm not sure I will reach this level of competence/confidence, but I love reading the discussions amongst those of you who do.  Thx!

Lynne LDy Lukubelle, '05 31' TB Lilly, 4-Legged Alarm
Lynne
LDy Lulubelle, Green '05 31' TB
Lilly, the 4-Legged Alarm
 
Re: UPDATE: Generator Help, Spark plug and filter
Reply #32 –
Yahoo Message Number: 154676
Kevin, Thank you for the info. You may have saved me from a huge headache. I have replaced all the filters, just need to change the plugs now. It's running good so no need to mess with the idle/running speeds. I hardly ever use the generator but it's a good back up. Especially if we lose power in these 100+ degree days.

bobmoore14