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Title: Generator remote radiator
Post by: bbeane on April 29, 2020, 05:38:47 pm
Has anyone pulled the blower off of the remote radiator on a 10k Power tech? I don't have a problem, just thinking about pulling it apart to clean things up and wash the radiator.
Title: Re: Generator remote radiator
Post by: folivier on April 29, 2020, 05:46:38 pm
When I had my steering box rebuilt the shop pulling it out pulled out the radiator for better access.  I had it flushed and pressure tested.  Didn't really pay attention but didn't look difficult.  I wish I would have mounted the capacitor for the fan on the outside but didn't think about it at the time.
Title: Re: Generator remote radiator
Post by: Texhub on April 29, 2020, 05:56:48 pm
My 8k isn't remote. In my area. Having radiator rodded and overhauled. Was $100. 

At the time. I changed all hoses, thermostat,  waterpump, fan belt. Verified pully alignment.  All just to have a solid base line for generator cooling system.
Title: Re: Generator remote radiator
Post by: Pamela & Mike on April 29, 2020, 07:06:12 pm
Bruce,

I do mine every couple of years.  Here is some pics of what it looks like.
What did you do to your coach today VI (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=30072.msg291992#msg291992)

Some of the bolts are a little hard to get to but doable even if you don't have a shop to work in.
If you have never had the fan motor/squirrel cage out you will find the motor capacitor hid once you have the assembly out.  You might think about replacing capacitor while it is in your sight.

Mike
Title: Re: Generator remote radiator
Post by: bbeane on April 29, 2020, 07:41:49 pm
Hey Mike thanks you wouldn't have the part number for the capacitor handy?
Title: Re: Generator remote radiator
Post by: Pamela & Mike on April 29, 2020, 08:19:21 pm
Bruce,

No I don't have the number. I thought that I might have an old receipt but no luck. I just took the old one down to our local air conditioning parts store and picked up a match.

Mike
Title: Re: Generator remote radiator
Post by: Chris m lang on April 29, 2020, 08:25:52 pm
Bruce , I pulled mine and had to have help to get to the bolts out.  when I got ready to go back I tool a 1/4 X 1" flat bar and drilled holes in it to match the holes in radiator mount through firewall then I welded the bolt head to the bar.  When I went back I just pushed the bar/W bolts through the holes then I could tighten up from back side without having to find someone to hold the bolt.
worked for me
Chris
Title: Re: Generator remote radiator
Post by: Jan & Richard on April 29, 2020, 08:26:10 pm
Bruce,

If you end up doing a major rebuild or clean up, please take plenty of pictures and share them.  I, for one, may dive into this area in the near future. 

Thanks,

Richard
Title: Re: Generator remote radiator
Post by: hdff on April 29, 2020, 08:33:16 pm
I pulled mine last summer. I think there is 7 bolts.. easier if you have someone help you backing up the bolts. A couple of the bolts are a little tricky but not bad