Generator woes

[Scott]

Hey Bob, that is what I have. About 1 1/2 yrs old and almost 500
trouble free hours. Could not be happier. We replaced the electric
fan and rad with one that lays on the genset tray and blows down
(keeps the heat away from sitting under the awning, and much quieter)
The fan looks like the one on the hvac unit at the house. Covered
the louvers with a sheet of black painted galv metal to keep the
original looks. My genset was installed horizontally, (front to back
of bus) with less than 3/4 of an inch clearance on the sides. Great
for maintenance, can change the oil with simply sliding out the
genset.

Scott B
86FC
SC

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