generator fan wont run

[davidbrady]

(07-11-2013 21:44)patticake Wrote:  I agree with David, it is 240V. So, watch your volt meter. It is the same blower motor off a house a/c unit. The start capacitor could also be bad. But, chances are, a leg of generator is not producing.

Good call Steve, how could I have overlooked the start capacitor.

It's a 5 microfarad 370VAC capacitor which is available at just about any HVAC parts counter. It should also be available at NAPA.

More correctly, I guess we would say the fan is 230VAC but the voltage supply to the fan is 240VAC. :-)

So far on my genny (after 9 years of ownership), I've replaced the battery, fan motor, radiator, start capacitor, coolant level switch, coolant temp switch, fuel pump, 2" intake pipe (replaced with copper), run solenoid, and of course fluids and filters. I run the same coolant and engine oil that I run in my DD Series-60. I have over 3000 hours on the genny so I guess it's about time to replace the generator head bearing. Sigh... :-)

Quite frankly, there are few things I haven't been into on this bus. It's the only Wanderlodge I've ever owned and it'll probably stay that way.