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Generator 1993 Foretravel U300

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?

Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300

Reply #1 –
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?
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Sjoerd –
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 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.
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300

Reply #3 –
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.
Jim and Dona
2002 U295 36'
Lily, blue healer. Our fury person
Manx mid travel Ecotec turbo
2022 Bronco badlands Sasquatch
Trail 90 and 110cc

Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Gerry Vicha –
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.
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Yes, that is correct. But I need a new part or a replacement OEM part, its difficult for a pre internet generator ;-)

Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300

Reply #5 –
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
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300

Reply #7 –
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.
 

Re: Generator 1993 Foretravel U300

Reply #8 –
For the record, is there a part number? Manufacturer? Photo?
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird