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Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Attached is a picture of my driver's side generator compartment.  It has the coolant overflow bottle, the coolant reservoir, the blower/radiator and the windshield washer fluid bottle.  If you look in the upper right corner, you can see two coolant shutoff valves with yellow handles.  They connect to the coolant reservoir.  Should these be open or closed and why?

It appears that the similar lines on the engine don't have any valves and are therefore open.

Thanks,

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Reply #1
Rich, they should be closed, the why escapes me right now but I'm sure someone else will chime in about that.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Reply #2
Rich, they should be closed, the why escapes me right now but I'm sure someone else will chime in about that.

They connect the surge tank in for bleeding air.  Normal operation has them closed:

Procedure for bleeding the coolant system on Powertech Generators
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

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Former 1999 30IB Lazy Daze (2000-2004)
Former 2003 U320 (2004-2016)
Former 2017 LTV Unity (2017-2023)
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Re: Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Reply #3
Thanks!

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Reply #4
Is there a new link to this procedure for bleeding the coolant system? I have to replace a leaking hose...
Thanks,
Tyson Taylor
2006 34' Nimbus
Tyson
2004 295 3610 WTFS
2010 Honda CR-V
Motorcade #18344
AA1DS

Re: Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Reply #5
I just wiggle the tires off and I use a pry bar to put them on.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Reply #6
I think this response was to a different question?
Hopefully the procedure for bleeding the coolant system with the two valves shown above is still available someplace?
Thanks...
Tyson
Tyson
2004 295 3610 WTFS
2010 Honda CR-V
Motorcade #18344
AA1DS

Re: Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Reply #7
Link to Neal Pillsbury's post with that info

2003 U295 Generator Coolant Valves and Lines from Tank
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

Lifetime Escapees' member SKP 82766
Former 1999 30IB Lazy Daze (2000-2004)
Former 2003 U320 (2004-2016)
Former 2017 LTV Unity (2017-2023)
Shopping for our next coach

Re: Generator Coolant shutoff valves

Reply #8
Fantastic!
Thanks Michelle much appreciated!
Tyson
Tyson
2004 295 3610 WTFS
2010 Honda CR-V
Motorcade #18344
AA1DS