PowerTech generator problem

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Roger,

I will try your suggestions this evening after I get off work. Thanks
for your speedy response.

Alvie Miller
Arthur IL
1993 WLWB

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, rogerwwebb@... wrote:
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> A couple of suggestions:
>
> * verify the fuel solenoid is opening - when you preheat (or
start) the
> engine the solenoid opens, and stays open for matter of seconds
after you
> disengage the start or preheat button - you'll hear clicking - it
then will
> return to the closed position - this solenoid is a booted device
on the curb
> side front of the engine.
> * possible air in fuel line. have someone crank the engine
while you
> open the T handle valve that is inline with the fuel lines (this is
located
> above the solenoid mentioned in the first bullet. Opening this
valve allows
> excess fuel to return to the pump, purging air that may be in the
lines. Some
> people advise this valve should be left open a small amount.
> Generally, if it cranks and gets fuel, it should start. If it
just cranks
> but won't start, and you're fairly sure your getting fuel, check
for a bad
> electrical connection, a prime area is the gang plug with multiple
wires on the
> curb side of the engine. Move/shake the plug to see if that
helps. You can
> also feel (careful) the glow plugs to see if they are warm.
>
> Roger Webb
> 91WBWL
> Cedar Rapids, IA
>
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