HELP--- generator wont stay running

[Wilhelmus Schreurs]

Ed:
My generator was doing the same thing. I had a leak on my linkage of my
governor, so I got it rebuilt. When I reinstalled it, it was much more
difficult to operate and the shutdown solenoid would not pull in, if I pushed it
in by hand then it would stay in.
I then encountered another problem where the generator would shut down after 30
minutes of operation. It was traced to a sensor near the radiator, a temp sensor
I believe. Finally, it would quit altogether and not start up.
The radiator fluid was just covering the top of the rad, but I guess that was
not enough, as when I filled it to the top, I have not had any problems since.

So what I have to offer is four checks -
once generator is running - does your fan turn? If yes, then continue below, if
no, then I would start with looking at the generator part.
If yes, check for full radiator,
check to ensure closed continiuty of oil pressure switch when stopped and that
it opens with pressure.
disconnect the water temperature switch, for the test.

Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada




----- Original Message ----
From: Peggy & Ed McStay
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 9:12:52 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] HELP--- generator wont stay running

gen will start and run for about 2seconds then stop. what is happening
is the start -stop selonid closes off the fuel to the injector pump.
now i can make the thing run if i reach over and hold the cutoff lever
on the injector pump open. it will run all day. have looked at the oil
pressure safety switch. have disconnected it and tried to run gen with
the same results. what am i not looking at. need some ideas

ed and peggy mcstay
"lonesome dove"
35ft fc rb
perkins engine with kohler gen.





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