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86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….

Our original Onan Generator tries to start.. sounds like dead battery.  Which battery is this starting from ?  House or Chassis..

All systems good with fuel, oil but slow cranking a couple of revolutions and stops...

1986 Grand Villa, 454 Chevrolet, 33 SBI tag axle
Build # 2658
2nd owner, original owner was Newman/Freeman Racing, racer Bill Freeman and actor/racer Paul Newman

Re: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….

Reply #1 –
It came from the factory wired to the house batteries. Someone could have changed it.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….

Reply #2 –
Check the voltage at the solenoid at the generator. It very possible that the starter is bad and
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….

Reply #3 –
Quote from: red tractor –
Check the voltage at the solenoid at the generator. It very possible that the starter is bad and

Check voltage when the start button is activated ? 
1986 Grand Villa, 454 Chevrolet, 33 SBI tag axle
Build # 2658
2nd owner, original owner was Newman/Freeman Racing, racer Bill Freeman and actor/racer Paul Newman
 

Re: 86 GV Onan ( gas) Genset….

Reply #4 –
Check before trying to start and also while the start switch is activated. That should give you the answer that you need.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins