Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: Sjoerd on August 06, 2025, 07:32:26 pm
Title: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: Sjoerd on August 06, 2025, 07:32:26 pm
Hello,
My generator stopped working this morning. It is a V1305BG-E as far as I know and the fan belt broke. Pretty simple to fix, but it wasn't....
The belt broke because the tension pully was not 100% in line, the bearings were damaged so the pulley damaged the belt and it broke. Now I need a new tension pully, but the problem is, I can't find the correct part number. or a replacement part number. I called power tech and they say go to napa for a replacement part. But I did, and they said we cannot help you without a number.
There is no number on the damaged pulley, if there was, the number is scraped off.
I found a part manual in the forums, but that manual is for an engine with a alternator, the kubota engine I have doesn't have the alternator, only the water pump and fan is powered by the belt.
anybody with an idea? or has had the same problem and can tell me a part number I can use?
Title: Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: Dakota Slim on August 06, 2025, 07:48:29 pm
I don't know if it will help, but can you post a photo of the pulley assembly and a ruler or tape measure for illustration purposes?
Title: Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: Gerry Vicha on August 06, 2025, 09:07:06 pm
My generator stopped working this morning. It is a V1305BG-E as far as I know and the fan belt broke. Pretty simple to fix, but it wasn't....
The belt broke because the tension pulley was not 100% in line, the bearings were damaged so the pulley damaged the belt and it broke. Now I need a new tension pulley, but the problem is, I can't find the correct part number. or a replacement part number. I called power tech and they say go to napa for a replacement part. But I did, and they said we cannot help you without a number. There is no number on the damaged pulley, if there was, the number is scraped off.
I found a part manual in the forums, but that manual is for an engine with a alternator, the kubota engine I have doesn't have the alternator, only the water pump and fan is powered by the belt. anybody with an idea? or has had the same problem and can tell me a part number I can use?
Clarify, Is your Generator set a "Power Tech PTS MH-10"? If so, the "Tension Pulley" is the "Generator". From the Owners manual, "Tension adjustment"; Loosen the two bolts holding the generator, and adjust until proper tension is obtained. Be sure to re-tighten the nuts and bolts after adjustment. [/quote]
Title: Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: fourdayoff on August 07, 2025, 01:29:37 pm
If you can find a "seasoned" parts guy at napa he will search for one even collaborating with others in the store. New parts people are lost without a number, I've always felt a good parts guy should have been a mechanic for several years first. Jim.
Title: Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: Sjoerd on August 07, 2025, 02:50:58 pm
Clarify, Is your Generator set a "Power Tech PTS MH-10"? If so, the "Tension Pulley" is the "Generator". From the Owners manual, "Tension adjustment"; Loosen the two bolts holding the generator, and adjust until proper tension is obtained. Be sure to re-tighten the nuts and bolts after adjustment.
[/quote] Yes, that is correct. But I need a new part or a replacement OEM part, its difficult for a pre internet generator ;-)
Title: Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: Pamela & Mike on August 07, 2025, 03:59:40 pm
Take it off and swing by a Kubota tractor store and just tell the parts fellow you need one of these, don't mention what it came off of. Now once I did get a frownie face when I mentioned the part came off a Hobbie horse so you might not use that expression. Our local Kubota tractor dealer is a great resource for parts in this area.
Mike
Title: Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: Gerry Vicha on August 07, 2025, 07:59:18 pm
I found this on Ebay, is this it?
New D722 Generator Bracket 17548-64420 For Kubota BX1800 430 B7300 B7400... (https://www.ebay.com/itm/155473481112?_skw=Kuboda+engine+parts+generator+bracket&itmmeta=01K23F3S7RS64QSFFP3TW06YYA&hash=item2432f10d98:g:O~QAAOSw2AFl4EYV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAABAFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fNAzZVDSFj8z%2FFen9x%2BhhdwODwQFENiKEA6Qa4Dt8xy2%2FVmiO6epL2j58pinjxcR4Y2DGn7eujHoixFz2E1vMwYsHVq4XeYL1ygjvW9a8E0XCttf%2FDkmb2%2B%2BxUOMPvp%2Bwzmy1iG8YMWtlJuf7jicAZTaMLTX%2F1r%2FGgf18103FZxX1tpHj%2FjV0Jz%2BAfHd%2FGH16rc8b4JitQIRxoUXgCywIt9fYGQL7tbTihQogdrHHbYsdxgV0zHhVmEOla16V%2FpQdBkJy5uWTLFVl7XPnBHDvpQl9dMi2YmTHB0GeX95lM2HsRzacQPc859pRloIpuXMM%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_6Tj--QZg)
Title: Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: Sjoerd on August 07, 2025, 08:24:55 pm
That is the bracket indeed, but I needed the wheel. I went to Napa, searched for the oldest guy in the shop and challenged him. He found a tension pulley wheel that works! Generator is fixed and running again! Amazing tips on this forum, I did visit O'reilly's but they didn't understand and needed part numbers. The Napa guy from the store in Reno was awesome! If I need something, I'll go to him. Thanks!! A 1993 generator up and running again.
Title: Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300
Post by: Dakota Slim on August 07, 2025, 08:38:54 pm
For the record, is there a part number? Manufacturer? Photo?