Generator Fan Motor

[ronmarabito2002]

It could simply be your start capacitor, which is mounted on the side
of the fan or in a J-box. You can remove it and take it to a
generator shop to check. Just be carefull that it doesn't unload on
you. Keep fingers away from the connections.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ppotter14950"
wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> I am new to Bluebirds (Yesterday) and i have a generator problem and i
> am hoping that someone can share some experiences.
>
> The fan that cools the generator radiator is not turning. I did turn
> the fan by hand and it keep turning and worked. I stopped the
> generator and restarted and it did the same thing again. I did this a
> third time and no matter how fast i spin the fan by hand it will not
> run by itself.
>
> I find what i believe to be a capacitor in a box right before the motor
> and confirmed that i do have 220 going to the motor.
>
> Does anyone know, does that typicaly go bad or the motor itself or both.
>
> Now assuming the motor has gone bad, are there any secrets for removing
> the fan assembly from the coach and from the squirrel cage.
>
> Thanks again for your help and being new to bluebird, i am sure i will
> have some more questions.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul
>
> 1987 PT38
>