Generator stops running too soon

[RonaldNC]

The manual for my Cayman says that the generator should run until the diesel fuel level is around 1/4 full. However, my cutoff point seems to be around 1/2 full. This is pretty limiting, as my tank capacity is only 75 gallons. When it's hot, we like to run the generator to keep the A/C going. Now we have to stop every 225-250 miles to keep the tank topped off.

So... is there a way to adjust the feed line to the generator so that it will operate according to the specs?

Thanks,

Ron

[Robi.1014]

Generic answer: extend the genset draw tube in the fuel tank.

[RustyTools]

There's been a bunch of threads on here in the past discussing the details on how to do that. Try a Search function to see what's been done.

HTH

[Mr_D]

How are you determining the half full mark? If it's the fuel gauge it may be wrong. When mine shows ¼ full I still have 75 gallons left in a 150 gallon tank

[RonaldNC]

When the generator stopped, I exited at the next diesel station (about 5 miles). My tank took only 38 gallons to fill up (out of 75 capacity). Once filled up, it ran no problem for rest of trip.

Based on other threads, it sounds like I need to order a new fuel tube and make it longer than the current one.

Ron

[YC1]

Be sure your fuel hose clamp is tight at the tank. If it is sucking air it will give you those symptoms too. It took me awhile to find that one.