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11-24-2018, 10:23 PM
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When I lived in CA I had a DP With 1800 hrs, travel buddy had a gasser with the onan 5500, it had 3,000 hrs on it, only thing he did was replace the belt and tensioner!, if it runs good leave it alone!
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11-27-2018, 12:42 PM
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I agree with the "If it ain't broke why do you have a wrench in your hand" Theory of operation. My Onan Genny has almost 3000hrs on it and I have changed oil, filters, but leave the rest of it alone. BTW, Onan 6500. The only thing I have the generator for, is generating power, the only thing the generator does is generate power. We're both happy.
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11-27-2018, 09:27 PM
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When I adjusted the valve clearance on my 5500, removal of the valve covers gave me room to remove the plugs. Below, my plugs after 13 years. 
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11-28-2018, 01:17 AM
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Might I suggest for a Transmission jack, either HF, or maybe even a rental
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11-28-2018, 09:26 AM
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My plugs looked good, changed anyway. The valve lash was loose, adjusted to .004. Cleaned engine cooling fins, remove secondary fuel filter at carburetor.
I staked up some concrete blocks, put 2'x4' piece of plywood on them and a small rolling platform disconnected fuel line and wiring rolled it out, easy.
I like to stay on top of things, do the schedule maintenance, to stave off any problems.
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.
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11-28-2018, 09:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John1
I like to stay on top of things, do the schedule maintenance, to stave off any problems.
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You're the man. We think alike.
Going the extra mile was a smart thing to do.
FWIW to others...yes that right hand plug is tough to get to but it can be removed and replaced with the right socket, swivel and extension.
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11-30-2018, 03:26 PM
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Here is how I did my 450 hours service 
Sorry my picture us upside down
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12-01-2018, 09:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John1
I am waiting on a reply from Cummins service center that is 90 miles away, but most likely I will pull my genny out by building a plate form then put a set of rollers under the genny and roll it out then change plugs, adjust valve lash and wait till Our spring trip and run Seafoam thur the system.
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So you have a diesel generator with plugs?
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12-02-2018, 10:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by miwok
So you have a diesel generator with plugs?
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He has a gas genny, and performed the 450 hr service, plugs, air filter, fuel filter, oil, oil filter and valve lash.
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12-03-2018, 04:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redapple
He has a gas genny, and performed the 450 hr service, plugs, air filter, fuel filter, oil, oil filter and valve lash.
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Thank you, that one escaped me.. But they can service gas at Cummins Centers also... duh
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