Generator Fan Motor

[P & D]

Update on generator fan

I checked voltage and had voltage on both
sides of cap and going to the motor. I replaced the run capacitor and it did
not start. I gave it a small push start and it started turning and ran for
5-10 minutes then came to a stop.

I had a 50/50 chance that I would be that
lucky. I pulled squireel cage assembly out and put it on the workbench. From
the time that I had run the generator to the time I got unit to my work bench
was an 1.5 hours, and the motor case was still very hot, so it makes me think
there is something wrong with the windings in the motor, so I will be out
looking for a new motor.

Paul

1987 PT38

Hesperia, ca

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From:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ronmarabito2002

Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 6:33
PM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:
Generator Fan Motor

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%40yahoogroups.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

>