hermanmullins

There are a few things in life that are certain, Death, Taxes and the fact that both FMCA's Tucson and Lincoln Conventions have been canceled. SO, what all of us can do now is buckle down and help FMCA make the Perry 2021 101, 102 or will it be 103, whichever, the COMEBACK International Convention and RV Expo the best ever. WE CAN DO IT! Herman

From the FMCA Website this morning. A message from FMCA President Jon Walker I am sorry to announce that on Friday, March 20, 2020, FMCA’s Board of Directors voted to cancel the association’s 102nd International Convention & RV Expo, scheduled for August 26-29, 2020, at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in North America – in particular, how long it might last -- FMCA’s leadership made the complex and agonizing decision to cancel this event. For the health of our members and the association, it was the most sensible and appropriate thing to do. Hopefully this pandemic will be under control by next spring and we can gather for our next convention scheduled for March 10-13, 2021, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Until then, please follow the recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help stop the spread of COVID-19. And travel safely. Herman

DM, Do you have the old drain hose or you can't locate the one on your unit? Is yours worn out, not there or not draining properly? If you have found the old one can you remove it and go to shops that do auto A/C work and ask if they can match it or direct you to someone that can. Herman

Just my thinking. If you do that will you know if there is anything in the fuel line and if done do you want to put it back in the tank so it may end up in your engine where you could have the same issue with the coach that you are having with the generator? Herman

ROBBDRELL, Welcome to the Forum. You answered so emphatically it sounds like you speak from experience. Herman

Clark, Check your ignition solenoid. Herman

DB by some chance do you have rubber fuel lines? If so it could be possible that they a partially collapsed. If this has happened there may be debri in the fuel lines. Herman

I am due to renew my membership this month. Now my question to myself is "To Renew or To Not Renew, That is The Question: Whether 'its nobler in the minds to spend my money or to take Or take arms against the arms of the Greedy that care not for other but for themselves." Man, that Bard is relevant as much today as he was way back then. Herman

Most likely. But if I know DOT regulations he would have to get a permit at every state line he would cross and possibly need an escort. Herman

Don, all refrigerators should cycle of and on. That is how they maintain the even temperature as set. Herman

Yes, I got this today. https://www.rvtravel.com/is-good-sam-finished-as-an-active-rv-club/?fbclid=IwAR1YaXXNcTttGMKlNse33CeX6_XTku_pVjQl_ybctdJ2YSQyYC4r4fZLFMI 👎 Herman

Thanks Brett. Herman

If I heard correctly Gov. Abbott of Texas has closed all restaurants dinning rooms. As of now drive through or curb side pick only. Herman

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Let's call them "FMCA to the Rescue Wipes" Herman

Here is where I got the information. I have never seen it but this starter (as pictured) may be one that all the solenoid does is make power contact which spins the motor and by centrifugal it will throw the Bendix into the flywheel. If this is the case then yes the motor may be turning at a very slow rate but without enough RPM and torque to throw the bendix into the flywheel. Installed bad - bench test good - reinstalled bad. Has to be a bad ground. Someone suggested to run a jumper cable from the gen. set to the chassis, has that been done? Speaking of Generator Ground. Take a look at this gen. set. See the tan wire, it is a ground strap added from the gen. slide to the coach chassis. Herman

Brian, If you haven't change your AquaHot yet talk to John about the Propane Unit. From all I have heard it is a really good unit that doesn't require the annual maintenance. If ours was to go out as your did, that is the way i would go. If I remember, when I spoke to John, it was in the same ballpark as he quoted for the reman. We also have the Samsung residential unit and we love it. Now the only thing we use our propane for is our three burner range. We have had our coach for going on 13 years and I have only bought propane twice. Herman

I have two filters on my 400 ISL. When I check mine I will drain, into a clear container, just enough so I can see if there is any seperation of the fuel aka water or trash. I have been very fortunate that I have never found either. Herman

Two comments, I would love to be on the road now. It would be a pleasure to fill the Motorhome, Truck, even the lawn mower with the prices of fuel right now. Second, I have been a member of the NRA for over 40 years and have every issue of American Riflemen since I have been a member, I don't have to worry about toilet paper. (I may even try to sell some) Herman

DTnME, Welcome to the Forum. I am sure like most people, as long as they have T/P and soap, they can stay safe. Those places where you were going will still be there when it is safe for everyone to travel. Enjoy your time to relax get the RV spruced up and ready to go. Till then stay safe, healthy and congratulations on Todd's retirement. Herman

Rich, since the OP has stated that the starter in "running " but not turning the engine over, the only way that could happen is if the plunger has broken off from the lever that engages the bendix. However the OP stated that the bendix was moving while it was being bench tested. Can you see where I'm confused. Herman

Rich, I know you know this but here goes. With a starter with the solenoid on top two thing happen when current is supplied. First the solenoid plunged is pulled in which causes the bendix to move to engagement. at the same time as to plunged moves it then engages the Battery power to starter. (via the brass bolt from the battery, through the brass disc. to the brass bolt out to the starter motor) Where I am having difficulty is if the starter it running when energized by the solenoid why isn't the flywheel turning? You can can take the solenoid apart clean and polish the two brass bolts and the brass disc. But that doesn't seem to be the issue. Am I missing something or, sorry, are we getting the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Herman

Rich, thanks for the correction. The picture I showed was all I could find for the 7.5. As always you have a much better search engine then I have. Carl, I agree with what you said however I did not know about holding the Gen. stop to prime. I have always just pushed the Gen. start, wait and boom it has always started. Now as for the 400 ISL in cold weather, now that's another story. My engine doesn't like cold weather and if I haven't plugged in the Block Heater, when I start it , it moans and groans and puff out white smoke and then it will start. Live and learn. Herman

I looked up Onan starters and found that they have a centrifugal bendix and no solenoid on top. So if the started,when installed, runs and the generator won't start either the bendix is not being slung forward enough to engage the flywheel, the engine is turning but not starting or heaven forbid there are no teeth on the flywheel for it to engage. As can be seen in the picture below there is only a centrifugal bendix. Herman

As been said several time before here on the Forum. How is the Ground? I broche this question after something I saw yesterday. I was looking at a 2005 Monaco Signature with a 12.5 KW gen. set. there was a cable attached from the sliding frame of the gen. set to the chassis of the coach. I thought to myself, the owner did not have a good ground on the generator and put the cable there to make sure there was a good ground. Just my 1 and 1 1/2 cents worth. Herman