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Generator radiator mounts

Best place to get new fan and radiator mounting bolts ?
1996 U270

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #1
Have you placed a call to Jeff at Powertech, he will have your answers. +18007600027

PowerTech Generators - Contact Us

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1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #2
There are several here on the Forum that have separated the engine from the radiator frame. This was done to stop vibration troubles that the radiator can't stand and to keep things like this from happening when the motor mounts fail. You can find a replacement fan at some tractor dealers that handle Isuzu powered equipment, off the net. and even some truck shops along with Power tech. New engine mounts can be found off the net for half the price of some name brand dealers.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #3
There are several here on the Forum that have separated the engine from the radiator frame.
Mike
Generator Radiator Modification

1997 PowerTech Isuzu 8KW Generator Radiator Modification
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #4
Have you placed a call to Jeff at Powertech, he will have your answers. +18007600027

PowerTech Generators - Contact Us

We have some Powertech manuals in our excellent free-of-charge Forum Library.  May or may not be helpful.

https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=204


I will call Jeff and get my parts ordered.
Need to figure out how to find and use forum library, I'm sure that will be helpful .
Thank you

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #5
Need to figure out how to find and use forum library, I'm sure that will be helpful .
Top of every Forum page, click on the "Media" tab, then click on "Foretravel Library".

Contains lots of good stuff.


1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #6
Be sure to get the correct mounts ....
They are rated by the weight they support.
 
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #7
He will ask you if mount bolts are 1/4 or 3/8, yours should be 1/4 but easy enough to look at one to be positive.
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #8
He will ask you if mount bolts are 1/4 or 3/8, yours should be 1/4 but easy enough to look at one to be positive.
Yes they are 1/4 one of the swaged nuts fell right out stud broke off in the other one.
Called n emailed PowerTech hopefully hear back from them today, got radiator out removed all that nasty insulation just waiting on parts.

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #9
Received this email from Powertech this morning, called Triangle Diesel they are checking to see if fan is available but have no information on radiator mounting bolts if anyone has anything info on them?

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #10
Just so we are on the same page,are you talking about the generator mounting vibration isolators or the bolts that actually
mount the radiator,now is the time to replace the 4 gen mounting brackets,when the engine starts and when it shuts down
the old brackets tend to let the engine sway from side to side causing the fan to rub and break,new ones will help with this.
I would look at the posts above and bite the bullet and remount the radiator,on mine I replaced the old mounts and used 2 old
ones to mount the radiator,used a 4 inch spacer under the mounts.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #11
Hi John
I'm ordering new fan and 4 new generator mounting vibration isolators ( motor mounts) from Triangle Diesel , they have no information on how radiator was mounted.
I'm searching for vibration isolator studs used at bottom of radiator like one in picture but in larger size 1/4 was used but smashed and unidentifiable hoping to add 3/8 size with a few extra to help dampen vibration .

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #12
Grainger probably have the radiator isolator bolts or you can find them online.
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: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #13
Got McMaster Carr and Grangers just up the road they both have replacement parts just need to figure out weights for generator mounts and radiator mounts so I get happy medium between to stiff and to much wiggle .
Thinking 50lb for radiator n 500lb for generator.

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #14
Got McMaster Carr and Grangers just up the road they both have replacement parts just need to figure out weights for generator mounts and radiator mounts so I get happy medium between to stiff and to much wiggle .
Thinking 50lb for radiator n 500lb for generator.

Wondering did you ever source the mounts for the generator itself? which ones did you go with and are you happy with the outcome? I often buy from both Grainger and MCM. they both appear to have many optional approaches. Like you figuring 500lbs total for the gen but curious what Durometer range to go with.

I am redoing my gen slide pan as it is about 30% rusted out, that being said I have to replace alot of metal to get it back solid. 2 of my original supports that hold the gen mounts I will have to rebuild due to rust, or just do a total re-design using different style more readily available mounts. As these older OE mounts seem to be getting harder to get this makes more sense than trying to source the OE style just to keep it original. I appreciate any feedback.
Mike in AL
2001 U295
8.3 ISC 350
Build 5918

 

Re: Generator radiator mounts

Reply #15
Part number for generator mounts on a 96 270,Lord,J-20922 , Lord is the brand name,the number is on the bottom of the
mount at the rubber piece,many of the rubber mounts on the coach are also lord brand.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.