Kohler/Perkins Generator Expert

[Jay Darst]

Greg,

That could be! Exhaust is looking a little shabby on the Perkins...


Jeff August suggested that there may be something in the exhaust
system causing the rattle.


Certainly will look into that!

Thanks
Jay Darst
85PT40
Springdield, IL where I just got done installing a new Leece NeVille
320 amp alternator and replaced the wire with 1/0, new conduit,
cleaned things up a bit. Runs front a/c off the inverter at 13Volts
all the time- ;~} ye-a baby!


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>