Dune Cruzer Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've got a Generac 5500 that wouldn't crank over. Ran out, bought a starter & solenoid and a new spark plug. I got it to crank over, but there's no spark. Batteries are dual 6V deep cycles, fully charged. I'm running outta hair to pull out, anyone have any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 There are a couple of geni gurus over on the rv.net forum. Those guys helped me out big time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerhouse Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 make sure it's got plenty of oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MQUnlimited Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Bad gas...how long has it sat wityhout being ran? I try to run mine atleast once a week to get the crappy out of the carb bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Cruzer Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 It's been sitting for about 2 weeks before this problem developed. Ran fine then. I'm getting the shop book for this model from the Gen-Tech shop here in town on 5/8. Hopefully I can troubleshoot the problem. I'm surprised none of you "techs" out there didn't chime in. Could it be the magneto coil or circuit board? I'm not getting any spark at the plug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kens Colors Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Did you check the oil level??? Almost all gennies have a low oil shut off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerhouse Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 is there an echo in here here here !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kens Colors Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 no no not an echo just more info on WHY you need to check the oil!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrider71 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Got oil ? :stir: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Cruzer Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 LOL, you guys are nuts. What does low oil have to do with not getting any spark at the plug anyways? The oil level is fine. I got her runnin' tonite!!! Unplugged the wiring harness from the circuit board and plugged it back in and guess what? Yep, she started right up. Must have been a loose contact, or dirt or something in there. Anyways, hopefully It'll continue to run once it's all back together. Thanks for the all the help!! :breakdance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 LOL, you guys are nuts. What does low oil have to do with not getting any spark at the plug anyways? The oil level is fine. I got her runnin' tonite!!! Unplugged the wiring harness from the circuit board and plugged it back in and guess what? Yep, she started right up. Must have been a loose contact, or dirt or something in there. Anyways, hopefully It'll continue to run once it's all back together. Thanks for the all the help!! :breakdance: Actually IF it were low on oil that would have triggered a low oil switch to kill power to the ignition resulting in no spark. Glad you got it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Cruzer Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) The shop manual said nothing about low oil. :breakdance: if it has a low oil shut-off or not. Go it back together & of course it didn't start up. Guess I'm gonna have to fork out for the circuit board for some peace of mind. Edited May 10, 2008 by Dooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britincali Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) Defintly check the oil first as stated here, most gennys do have a switch in the oil pan that kills spark if the oil is low. If it worked after unplugging and plugging the board why waste money on a new one? Buy some contact cleaner and some fine sandpaper then go to work getting all the crud off the connector. Im I the only cheap a$$ on here that would rather try to fix something instead of replacing it????? Edited May 10, 2008 by britincali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kens Colors Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Defintly check the oil first as stated here, most gennys do have a switch in the oil pan that kills spark if the oil is low. If it worked after unplugging and plugging the board why waste money on a new one? Buy some contact cleaner and some fine sandpaper then go to work getting all the crud off the connector. Im I the only cheap a$$ on here that would rather try to fix something instead of replacing it????? Nope I do not think you are the only "cheap a$$" that fixes things that can be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinicolada Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Nope I do not think you are the only "cheap a$$" that fixes things that can be fixed. Ditto!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Cruzer Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I used some contact cleaner on the circuit board, seems to run just fine now. I'm gonna hold-off on buying a new board until I need to. Thanks for the help peeps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high octane junkie Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 yayee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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