Onan Generator

voltdr · 08-01-2010, 08:48 AM

Is there anyone out there that can help me with an Onan generator problem? While racing in the heat, yesterday, my Onan 7000 started to smoke out of the rear of the genset (not from the exhaust). It appears that maybe a rear seal failed. Generator ran good, without any other issues. Is this a problem for the Onan repair people or can this be repaired by anyone with basic engine knowledge?
Thanks,
Dan

voltdr · 08-01-2010, 01:50 PM

I have found the problem. There is a 3/4" expansion plug plug in the top of the motor near the rear. It had popped out. Found it laying on top of the engine.

cad · 08-01-2010, 03:18 PM

08-01-2010, 08:48 AM	#1
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Onan Generator Is there anyone out there that can help me with an Onan generator problem? While racing in the heat, yesterday, my Onan 7000 started to smoke out of the rear of the genset (not from the exhaust). It appears that maybe a rear seal failed. Generator ran good, without any other issues. Is this a problem for the Onan repair people or can this be repaired by anyone with basic engine knowledge? Thanks, Dan

08-01-2010, 01:50 PM	#2
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Onan Generator I have found the problem. There is a 3/4" expansion plug plug in the top of the motor near the rear. It had popped out. Found it laying on top of the engine.

08-01-2010, 03:18 PM	#3
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 703 Likes: 203 Liked 93 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Onan Generator