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Re: Reviving the 94 U280 - need to get generator running

Reply #20 –
Quote from: Gary Bouland –
Before you remove the screen you should figure out if you do what can get in there.  Rodents love wiring and dark places to build nests.  That screen is probably there for a reason.
Gary B
:) I know all about rodent nest....this thing has been stored since 2002...every place that they could get to...there is a nest. My plan was to remove the screen for access...get the B-quiet installed ...then put it back. After looking at it, it looks to be welded in place. I think that I can cut it out and screw/a new mesh from the outside....I just really don't want to pull the generator to accomplish this task. Not sure what others have done, bu I am sure that all of the older units have had this problem. All of mine is falling off...in the generator compartment and over and around the engine. B-Quiet seemed to be a good solution.

Re: Reviving the 94 U280 - need to get generator running

Reply #21 –
On a 3rd thought...It might be easier and better to just remove the generator. :headwall: 

Re: Reviving the 94 U280 - need to get generator running

Reply #22 –
Karl,

I wouldn't think twice about setting the generator out. It makes the job of replacing the insulation/sound deadening so much easer.

Pamela & Mike

Re: Reviving the 94 U280 - need to get generator running

Reply #23 –
When you slide the generator out, check the flex pipe on the exhaust. Ours had been lying against the inside wall and had burned through the black foam insulation. Was causing vibration also.

Look at your generator mounts from underneath. The broken rubber does not show from the top of the mount. Two different companies make mounts that will fit the generator. Worn mounts will cause the generator to drop down a little and allow metal to metal contact that is noticeable inside the coach.

Good time to install a fuel pressure gauge and a coolant temp gauge on the generator as well as checking the belt tension. See my previous posts for photos and how to do it.

Pierce
 

Re: Reviving the 94 U280 - need to get generator running

Reply #24 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
When you slide the generator out, check the flex pipe on the exhaust. Ours had been lying against the inside wall and had burned through the black foam insulation. Was causing vibration also.

Look at your generator mounts from underneath. The broken rubber does not show from the top of the mount. Two different companies make mounts that will fit the generator. Worn mounts will cause the generator to drop down a little and allow metal to metal contact that is noticeable inside the coach.

Good time to install a fuel pressure gauge and a coolant temp gauge on the generator as well as checking the belt tension. See my previous posts for photos and how to do it.

Pierce
Thanks! That is good advice. Fun weekend ahead....  :D