Onan QG 4000 RPM

[Rich Biebel]

I pulled one out of a 2010 Class C today..

Around 2000hrs on it. Starter broke but the machine is a mess and had NO oil in it. I turned it over by hand at the blower wheel and it has NO compression. With no oil it probably broke the connecting rod.

Repairing the engine on a machine in extremely poor condition makes zero sense. It could have destroyed a lot inside that engine and replacing the complete engine is an even worse idea from a cost standpoint.

I ordered the owner a new machine. I will go pick it up as soon as it's ready for pickup and install it...1 or 2 days at most

The owner will be happy.....New generator.....But sir, please check the oil and leave the access door in place !!!

It says both things in big bold letters right on the front.....

A new style 4KY 4000 watt Onan does NOT have a low oil level shutdown....it will break the engine's connecting rod every time when oil gets so low that there is nothing visible on the dipstick....Seen it many times.....ZERO maintenance....for 2000hrs ? I am not sure on that one....

The owner actually asked me if the machine has oil in it like a car engine !!!