12.5 Kohlar question(s)

[mbulriss]

Hi Bob,

OK, I have to ask. What did you have a 6.5KW Onan in? Not your 91, right?

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Robert Johannesen wrote:
>
> Chuck,
>     Did you replace the soundproofing insulation over the generator? If
so,
> which did you decide to use? Mine needs to be replaced soon!
>
> Â Â Â Â Â I know what you mean about the generator being cramed in a small
spot. I
> replaced my 6.5 KW Onan with a 10KW diesel and had to do some "re-arranging"!Â
>
> Bob & Judy Johannesen
> Argyle, TX.  '91 WLWB "Seldom Blue"
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Chuck Wheeler
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sun, October 3, 2010 5:39:54 PM
> Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] 12.5 Kohlar question(s)
>
> Â
> Thanks Ralph, I kind of guessed that you would be the one to reply!Â
> Â
> I would appreciate the picture! Usually I can figure things out, but there
is
> no logical place for the spring I can see. I have the generator out and am
> trying to get every thing done by next Saturday. That’s when I have to
return
> the pallet jack that I used to remove it and that it is currently sitting on.Â
I
> would gladly pay you for it plus the shipping costs. I am not sure why they
put
> a 12.5kw in a FC31. It is on a smaller tray than normal and is very cramped
to
> try and work on when installed. That’s why I decided to take it out and do
> everything right.
> Â
> One question I forgot. My high temperature cutoff sensor did not pass the
> test. I discovered that there are two resistance sensors installed like
would
> be used for a temperature gauge. The cutoff should be a switch. I am
guessing
> it would be set for 200-210 degrees. Do you have any information about the
> cutoff sensor?
> Â
> My guess is that we will probably be out of town during the X-Mas Rally.Â
During
> the holiday season Kathy’s Real Estate work slows down and we usually are
> travelling to visit family for the Holidays.Â
>
> Â
> - Chuck Wheeler-
> 1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
>
> ________________________________
>
> From:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> ] On Behalf Of Ralph L. Fullenwider
> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 11:12 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] 12.5 Kohlar question(s)
> Â
> Â
> Hi Chuck:
>
> Tomorrow I will take a photo of the spring location and send it.
> 2. Are you going to be at the X-Mas Rally? if so I will bring you a boot
> for it.
> 3. The micro switch was an add on for some reason and not needed.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> "84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
> Duncan , Oklahoma
>
> At 06:47 PM 10/2/2010 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >After struggling generator problems I removed the generator and have been
> >cleaning things up. I have rebuilt and static tested the control box
> >undoing modifications that someone had made. The original design is
> >pretty simple and reliable. I do have two mechanical questions as I have
> >electrical drawings but no mechanical drawings.
> >
> >
> >
> >1. Fuel cutoff has always been a problem. There is a spring from the
> >actuator arm on the injector pump to the timing belt housing and it has
> >interference problems with other items in the area. Most Diesels I have
> >worked on have a spring on the Fuel cutoff solenoid. Where is the return
> >spring supposed to be?
> >
> >
> >
> >2. Is there a source for the rubber boot on the fuel cutoff solenoid?
> >
> >
> >
> >3. There is a micro-switch mounted below the fuel cutoff solenoid. It
> >does not appear on the generator electrical drawings and what ever
> >activated it is missing. Does anyone know what it is supposed to control
> >or indicate?
> >
> >
> >
> >- Chuck Wheeler-
> >
> >1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX
>