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Generator Overheat

My 10kw Powertech overheated today.  I tried  adding coolant, but found it leaking out of the 3" long hose on the back of the generator.  Further examination revealed the top support bracket of the tank and shroud assembly had broken and allowed the shroud to settle on the hose and wearing small gash in the hose.  Its my fault for not examining the generator assembly closer at the last oil change.  Biggest problem is the hose is 1-1/4" ID on one end and 1-1/8" on the other.  Luckily I found one I could use at O'reilly Auto.

Take a quick check where your tank support it welded to the shroud.  Mine broke right at the weld.

Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

Re: Generator Overheat

Reply #1 –
Mine broke like that awhile back. Took it all out and welded everything Back together. That little hose is in a tight place
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country
 

Re: Generator Overheat

Reply #2 –
Steve's tank mounting is a common point that breaks over time. Probably from too much vibration.