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Generator PM

I have a 6.5 LP Onan generator on my 93 GV, I just want to change the oil and filters and do a general PM before heading out to NAC. Can I buy the filters at a parts store or do I need to order from Cummins? TIA for any advice
Michael & Roxene, Aussie the wonder dog & his daughter Luna the lunatic.
1993 Grand Villa Unihome 280 build #4203
36' 8.3 Cummins 300 hp- 2001 Chevrolet Tracker toad

Re: Generator PM

Reply #1 –
I have gotten the strangest parts from NAPA, several times in tiny towns.  I would think they would have what you need.

Biggest problem is finding a store where they can skip "make, model, year..." and actually look for the part you need.
Matt B
1998 u-320

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Reply #2 –
I would probably remove the filters and take them with... or snap a good pic of the numbers. If they don't stock it,  next day. 
  If you tell them it's a motor home they drop the make model thing and probably move on to chassis ( freight liner, whatever ). Say Foretravel and there lost.  Easier to do the pic thing. 
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Generator PM

Reply #4 –
Don't the filters have numbers on them and if they do those numbers can be crossed.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #5 –
Here's some #s that I have,
Oil Fram 3600
Air Wix 42371
Oil Napa 1762
Hope this helps, I'm using the Costco synthetic 5-30 in the generator and I'm satisfied with the performance after dry camping 10 of the 15 days when we were out.
I deal with jacks small engines for parts, can't say enough good things about their service and prices.
88 Grand Villa 36' ORED 3208 (throwaway)Cat.
 Build # 3150
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