Onan Gas Generator

[carlpeterson]

This is to pass on info that may be helpful to others having generator problems. For several months my Onan gas gen. in a 2006 Safari Simba has been stopping. I run the gen. under load every month, so I didn't think it was dirty carb. I finally took it to a RV gen repair place. After running it all day, it finally stopped. They replaced the fuel pump, and I have had no problems since. They said many times fuel pumps give random problems, run for a while, then stop. Hope this is helpful to anyone having similar problems.

[dickandlois]

Thanks Carl, All this kind of feedback and information makes the forum so much better. Everyone's feedback adds to the total value of the information.

Rich.

[desertdeals69]

On a hard to fix generator simular to this one I discovered foreign debris in the tank that would plug up the fuel pickup and we couldn't get rid of it so I drilled a cross hole near the end at the bottom end of the tube so nothing could block it.

[wg4t50]

What is the correct ignition timing on an old Onan CCKB 6kw 1800 rpm and how do you adjust it?

It is an old unit but has been a good one.

Thanks

Davw

[dickandlois]

Dave, Think this link will get to the manual for your engine information.

Timing info. starts on page 37.

http://www.cumminson...ls/927-0754.pdf

This link is to the Generator section Manual.

http://www.cumminsonan.com/www/pdf/manuals/900-0196.pdf

They are about as old as we are !!! Good luck.

Rich.

[desertdeals69]

Since spark occurs when the points break, the gap is what controls the timing.