Just Mike Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 Has anyone had to replace a starter on a generac primepact 50G ? My starter is not engaing anymore so it looks like it is time to replace it. I was wondering if the whole thing needs to come out or if it can be done in the trailer? Quote
Dune Cruzer Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 Funny you this ask this Mike. My Onan 5500 is sitting in my yard next to the hauler as I wait for the starter to arrive. What a PITA getting that thing out. The starter on this Onan is mounted vertically in the rear of the gen set. I couldn't even see it until removing the unit. Replacing the unit will be just as fun I'm sure. My guess is yours is similar. See if you can find an explode view of your unit online. Good luck! Quote
Dune Cruzer Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 I found this... https://www.generator-parts.com/manuals/generac-rv/0D7431.pdf Quote
Just Mike Posted December 2, 2014 Author Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks. I am sure I will have the fun of pulling it. Until then it will be up to the honda 2000 to get me through. Quote
Just Mike Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 I finally Puled the generator to put in the starter. It was not to bad and Paul helped me put it back in. The new starter had shims to allow for the flywheel wear which was very nice. It is all back together and running great. It seems like it is idling high now but I also change a fuel line so maybe it is just running right now? Quote
Dune Cruzer Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Lucky you. I have yet to fix mine. It's still sitting in the backyard next to the hauler since before Thanksgiving. Got the starter, just have no time to fix/re-install it. I had a surging issue with mine before the starter went, ran a can of Seafoam through it, and it cleaned out the carb within an hour or so. I have a feeling I'm gonna have that problem again. It's been sitting too long between use. Quote
Just Mike Posted January 12, 2015 Author Posted January 12, 2015 Not so lucky yet. My gen is putting out about 140 volts and there is no service manual for it. I am not sure how or what to fix on it. Quote
Dune Cruzer Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 There's a Generac dealer in NLV, somewhere in the neighborhood of Cheyenne & Losee. I was able to get a service manual/trouble-shooting guide from them for my old Generac QuietPact 5500. Maybe work some magic & see if they can hook you up. It was a great help. Quote
mineurbiz Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 http://www.deserttruckservice.com/pdf%20folder/generac_PP50.pdf http://www.poweredgenerators.com/manuals/guardianmanuals/RV/PrimePact/4164-3.pdf Quote
Just Mike Posted January 15, 2015 Author Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) I have the owners manual> i am looking for a service manual. I have even called RV repair places and they can not seem to locate it. Thanks though for the help Edited January 15, 2015 by Mike @ GTP OFF ROAD Quote
Just Mike Posted January 15, 2015 Author Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Found the problem last night. It was the governor bellcrank. It was worn through and not holding the rod properly. I tried to melt it and fix it for this weekend but that did not work. It cost $1.15. LOL. SHIPPING COST $8.00. I am just happy I found the problem. Edited January 15, 2015 by Mike @ GTP OFF ROAD 2 Quote
Dune Cruzer Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 i never heard of that part. Is that the part that was causing your generator to put out 140V? I'm glad you figured it out. Sounds like a cheap fix, although removing the unit from the hauler is no fun. Quote
Just Mike Posted January 30, 2015 Author Posted January 30, 2015 It is just a plastic piece that links the govenor rods. It is all good to go now. Quote
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