Generator woes

[robertnloomas]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Todd Desgranges
wrote:

Hi Todd About five years ago I replace my old worn out Kohler
generator with a 12kw powertech 4 cyllinder kubota.Have not had any
trouble with the new unit.I did keep the remote radiator and and fan.
Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36
>
> RE,
> I believe it's a John Deere.....
> Todd
> '87 Stuart, FL
>
> putneyflash@... wrote:
> Eric: If its a perkins engine a caterpillar daeler
generator shop may be able to help.
>
> RE in Georgia
> >
> > From: "Eric Johnson"
> > Date: 2007/03/07 Wed AM 09:06:10 EST
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator Woes
> >
> > Todd,
> > From your story, I'm pretty sure you've decided to stick with
the original Kohler generator
> > since you've put quite a bit of effort and money into it.
However, you may want to
> > consider replacing the whole unit with a new diesel generator
from Powertech. You don't
> > have to shell out many $2,200 repair bills before you've bought
a new generator.
> > Powertech's factory is located in Leesburg Florida. They're easy
to work with. They let us
> > stay in our coach overnight at the plant while they did an
install for us.
> > Eric in San Antonio
> > 84FC35SBWL2
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "tdesgranges"
wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Everyone!
> > >
> > > Long time since I've been here..... I'm having a problem again
with my
> > > Generator on the '87 Wanderlodge.... I had Kohler work on it
for a
> > > week, misdiagnosed the problem and now I'm in a worse jam. The
> > > bearing seazed and the main shaft that holds the Generator to
the
> > > Engine snapped. The Kohler repairman informed me that it was
an
> > > injector problem, installed a new starter and handed me a
$2,200.00
> > > bill. After I finished pouting, which took about 2 months, I'm
ready
> > > to start looking for someone in the South Florida Area,
preferably
> > > Miami, to do the job. I know the Diesel Engine is in good
shape, and I
> > > had a new Generator portion installed about 4 years ago. We
will be
> > > heading back North in about a month and sure would like to
have an
> > > operational Generator prior to departure. Any help sure would
be
> > > appreciated. Thanks!!!
> > > Todd Desgranges
> > > 87Wanderlodge40
> > > Stuart, FL
> > >
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