gwtriker Report post Posted January 26, 2015 The generator in my 1998 Fleetwood Bounder 34J will not start. I am trying to troubleshoot the problem. I have several questions I hope someone can answer. First, Is the fuel pump for the generator in the gas tank? Next, Does the fuel pump start when you press the generator starter switch? Any suggestions on how to determine whether or not the fuel pump is actually picking up gas from the tank? Any and all suggestions welcome. Thanks Marty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Marty, How much fuel do you have in your tank? Less then 1/4th and it will not start. That is a safety feature so you wont run out of fuel. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Marty, You did not mention when you ran the generator last. The fuel pump for the generator is part of the generator. What is the oil level in the generator? Herman did mention the possibility that the fuel level in the tank is below the pickup for the generator. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenp Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Friend had a Bounder of the same vintage as yours. Problem with the generator not starting ended up being a bad fuel line (cracked and checked, thus leaking air). Had to drop the tank to replace the line. Try connecting the generator fuel line to an external tank/can of fuel and see if it will start. Lenp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 27, 2015 When was it last serviced? Try lenp's idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwtriker Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Answers to the above: There is about 3/4 tank of gas. I have run the generator with a lot less. Generator has not been run for about 4 months, due to wife's medical problems. It has been a hectic time since. Oil level is good. Fuel pump does not seem to be on the generator, but I may be wrong. The fuel line goes from the filter (at the carburetor) down under the vehicle. I have not had a chance to crawl under and trace it yet. I will be trying to use an external fuel supply tank to see if it will run. At this point, I am trying to get information that will give me ideas of what to look for. I have read information an some sites about about the deteriorating fuel lines, but want to cover all other options before I even think about dropping the tank. Thanks for all the inputs. Marty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Marty, Think your coach is equipped with a gas generator so you might try a little starting fluid sprayed into the air filter to see if you get it to fire up or at least know you have spark. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aztec7fan Report post Posted January 28, 2015 What type of generator? Are you getting spark when turning over? The fuel pump should be on the generator. Check for an in line filter on the fuel line from the tank. Chris g. F3508-s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
