Kohler/Perkins Generator Expert

[Gregory OConnor]

Jay, maybe the noise is the muffler, it may have internal rust and
lose baffles??? I have newage /Kubota gensets (Coleman)on light
towers with 15,000 hours but the demand-load is high and constant, I
hear that gensets spin apart due to low use and light load. I would
like to find a small 2K diesel to use as a light load- low
consumption generator.
Greg O'Connor
94pt Romoland California

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
wrote:
>
> Who is the Kohler Generator expert?
>
> While at the Maxton Rally, Scott heard a rattle noise in my
> generator over and above the Perkins.
>
> He had problems with his generator where the support bearing(at the
> opposite end of the rotor from the Perkins) had wallowed out the
> bearing holder thingy. Anyway he replaced his generator.
>
> I'd like for mine to die so it make sense to move up to a 15kw
> PowerTech.
>
> I have heard that the Perkins/Kohler's have seen 30,000 hours of
> use. So, with proper maintenance, the dam thing is going to outlive
> me.
>
> Would like someone to suggest what this rattle might be. Have
> ordered the replacement bearing and support parts. And get installed
> see if thats it.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> Spfld, IL
>