Must Sell - 12.5 KW Perkins / Kohler Generator from 1983.
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03-25-2012, 18:03
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Must Sell - 12.5 KW Perkins / Kohler Generator from 1983.
Fellow Wanderlodgers,
I recently purchased a 8,000 watt Powertech geny that I want to install in my 83' FC-35 shortly. Before doing so, of course, I need to remove and sell the original 12.5 Perkins/Kohler generator that is in place. I've looked over the geny with a friend, and found some issues with it. I've had the coach for 7 years, and have not used the geny very much. I have put approx 120 hours on it. It now has approx 750 total hours on it. Here are the issues with the geny that I'm aware of: * When I took the coach out of hibernation a few days ago, I noted fuel dripping from the injector pump when the main fuel pump to the 3208 Cat is running. It does not drip when the generator itself is running. * When you start and start the geny numerous times, it blows the 15 amp fuse on the control box. It might need a new starter solenoid I'm told. * The oil pressure gauge on the coach dash does not work. To measure the pressure, you might want to bring a gauge with you to test the unit. Also according to my friend, the high oil pressure shut off switch also does not work. * This geny is putting out 160 volts instead of 120. I believe it needs a new voltage regulator. On the plus side, however, this generator starts every time. It only has 750 hours on it, and comes complete with everything - all I want to keep are the battery wires, the fuel lines and the battery itself. I replaced the fuel pump and starter in 2008. Also added a Donaldson air filter and new bearing on the fan pulley. The oil and antifreeze were changed last fall. Given its issues, I don't know what it is worth. It still has plenty of good parts a Wanderlodge owner might need. It would make a great spare, or can be fixed up to give many more years of service. Come see it and hear it run. I'll help you remove it, though the responsibility will be yours. Any reasonable offer will be accepted. Must sell! Andy Coleman 83 FC-35 Jackson, NJ |
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