GENERATOR #4

top dog · Post by **top dog** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:51 pm

well guys i am about to eat my GLOCK.40, i tried the duct tape deal and my genny still cut out under power i guess i will be installing a SUPER BLOWER or blowers this week to see if that will cure my suicide tendency. Any other ideas to save this bert owners life ??? Pete

Justinf89 · Post by **Justinf89** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:57 pm

If it makes you feel any better, I have to replace my 7.0 genny's rear end or the entire generator part. When it starts, it makes like 70 volts and then smokes. Replacement for a re-manufactured generator (not engine) is $1100 and I have to install it. O yea, and it only had 100 hours on it.

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:58 am

Are you sure it's not a probelm with the genny itself? Maybe a bad sensor? All of these boats are set up exactly the same way. Since no one else seems to have had a similar problem that would be my guess.

top dog · Post by **top dog** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:01 am

doug you may be right but i dont know if anyone else had the same kohler5k emmision free genny that i have it is super sensitive to co but i will try to get them to send me a new co sensor and try that..Thanx..Pete ps justin OUCH!!!!!

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:49 am

I know Frank Price had a 5kw Westerbeke. I think it was new in 2004/2005. I know Westerbeke currently offers a 99% emissions free gennie, but I don't know if Frank's was one of them.

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:56 pm

At this point, I think I would try a new sensor. I know sometimes the heat sensors take a dump. And the machine is runnig cool. The Co sensor sounds like one of those things that could go south easily. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

top dog · Post by **top dog** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:40 pm

i will try a new sensor and see what goes, anyway it cant hurt. I have not been able to FULLY enjoy my boat this summer, cause i did not want to take any long trips without my genny working along the way. Well looking at the bright side i saved ALOT of money on GAS...Thanx Again Pete

franklyprice · Post by **franklyprice** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:26 pm

Doug, My genset was a regular one. The low emission ones were available at the time but a lot more money. Like the electronic diesels, the new high tech. stuff is great until something gives trouble. Also like cars these days, always some light on the dash telling us to do something..

Post by **dougl33** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:04 am

Pete, Did you ever put a wrench on the hose clamps for the mufflers? Have you ever had the deck up? Most of us that have had the deck up have noticed that the clamps have slid back from the mufflers a little. That could be where your exhaust leak is. Are you positive that the velocijets aren't the issue? They may look like they're up tight against the hull sides, but if there's a break in the adhesive you'll get fumes in the bilge.

top dog · Post by **top dog** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:05 pm

doug i did have the cockpit up last month when i had the muffler leak and we replaced the clamps from the hose to muffler, i will check and re seal the velocijet if needed that may be it . This is driving me NUTTIER as allways thans a million for advise and info. I will keep you posted so we can all LEARN from our PROBLEMS..Pete