Generator headache

[apr67]

Originally Posted by georgelesley

One other thing to check is the fuel shut off solenoid if yours has one. Not familiar with your model so I do not know if yours has one. Ours is in the carb float bowl and a solenoid shuts off the fuel at the main jet when you shut off the genny. They often cause the intermittent problem you describe according to the genny tech here.

I didn't think that was what that did. I thought it shut off the generator if it sensed the float bowl was over filling to prevent a fire. Now I have to research more.

[apr67]

Originally Posted by millred1

Thanks for all the input here, I have come to the determination that it has to be between the main fuel tank and the generator fuel pump. So I think now I am going to order a fuel cell to install in the cargo compartment behind the Generator. I found 19 Gallon racing fuel cell for $160. I have never used this compartment and since the generator uses .6 gallons an hour we would have over 30 hours of generator time would suit us fine. any thought on this?

Test your theory first with a 5 gallon gas can or a boat gas tank.

[jaearhart]

my old HR Ambassador has same Gen heat issues, Its a air cooled unit, when traveling it would run forever. when parked it would over heat. Tested the temp switch and its setting point is correct @ 210 deg F … I removed the gen covers , open the main door , and also plugged in a portable fan using a extension cord to flow air across gen . Now I have a New water cooled 8500 unit and happy happy.

[Corc]

Take the advice and try a five gallon gas can with a short length of hose first. It is very possible you are boiling the fuel, trying to pump vapor. Verify it runs with external tank.