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Hello All, Sitting here in the northeast awaiting the impending ice storm and my mind wanders to potential projects. I am considering adapting a 4 cylinder Fermont motor to an old farm tractor. Does anyone know if there is a 12volt starter available for the motors or a way to convert a 24 volt...
I might be getting my hand slapped for this, I hope not! There were 2 lots of multiple Onan engines sold today on "that" site. I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a way to get in touch with the buyers. Either thru the auction site or?? Looking for some MEP engine stuff. Thanks
OK, "Idiot Alert".......after panicking and posting the above, I went back out with a copy of the schematics while I awaited all of the knowledgable people to graciously try to help me. When in reality, I should have done a little more investigation and looked closer inside control panel and I...
Hello Gentlemen,
I went to exercise my 803 just now. Started fine, as it usually does. Ran for maybe a minute and just shut down. No fuel pump noise, which I know means I have lost 24 volts. Realized that the "CB1" is tripping. I went thru my manuals, looked at the schematics and can't really...
Well Guy, you probably have gotten much more done already than I! Rolling out of the rack now heading to the coffee pot. And still pitch black outside at 6AM! Enjoy that bread and cheese!
If you are referring to CL ad, yes. I have had it for sale for months over $3K and had absolutely no action at all. I dropped it below that and have had a couple inquiries. So, the one guy that was serious, I made the deal to move it along. The market is what it is. They are worth much more in...
Light, Another Massh$#^% up bright and early! Thanks for the tip, I will definitely do that today so that the new owner doesn't have any issues. Kills me to sell these units so cheaply, but the market is what it is. A low hour 802, all mods done(LED lights, quad fuse, casters, all...
OK Guys, a follow up. I continued to make sure the batteries were charged. Both were definitely down a bit. But continued with the sporadic problem. I kept "working" S1, rotating back and forth. I was able to get it started normally. A couple of times it did die after 30 seconds or so. Than one...
Guy, thanks for your input. Greatly appreciated. To answer your questions, yes the symptoms were the same before changing S1. While working S1, I can get the lights to change intensity, and when I did get it to crank over and start, they were completely out. And yes, it will not crank. It...
OK Gentlemen, I have taken your advice and verified battery voltage, checked canon plugs, looked for anything obvious, frayed, disconnected. All "appears" good. After rotating S1 slowly and in numerous positions, I did get the fuel pump to kick on and start. But would have to keep S1 in "start"...
Hello All, First off, I have gone to the manuals, but can't seem to find the issue I am having. I had my unit for sale, a gentleman was coming this afternoon to look and buy. I came home early to get it running, which has never been a problem at all. It started right up, ran for a couple minutes...
There was also and 813 local to me that someone was selling on CL. The description was similar to the above. I emailed the seller(who I am pretty sure is on here now) and explained the situation to him. I told him if he didn't change the description I would flag the ad and make it inoperable. He...
Overdrive-Thanks for finding that! I just ordered some. They will be on the "slow boat from China" I am sure. No rush, will just be ready when the SHTF! Sending you a PM on another subject.
You need to verify your grounds are good. As you have been directed, start at the batteries and work from there. Check them all. Your symptoms are classic bad connection. When you have a high draw part, like a starter, if you have a compromised connection, it will show up when you try to apply...
All good stuff here guys! These are great conversations and I learn something new every day here. But, to the point of "low" oil pressure. I have built many engines and have never seen a 35PSI pressure drop from cold to hot. Agreed that the JD oil is like 10/30, but a "new" engine's clearances...
You paid $3800 right?? Total score!! I am wanting one of these so bad-bidding on them for the upcoming auctions. Please keep us posted on your progress.
Rich, thank you for that break down! It really helps with the deciphering. Guy said to reference the -12, yet your post shows it came from the -10. My confusion continues.....
I still can't figure the da$% manuals out. Is this the "-12"???
ARMY TM 9-6115-642-24AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-455-12
Not that I do this, but reading those things is like trying to find a specific quote in the bible!