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Generator vibration - Scott Forman - 06-23-2007 05:05 My generator transfers considerable vibration to the interior. What's the word on replacing mounts? Where are they available? Are there any other "tricks"? Scott Forman 86 PT38 Memphis Generator vibration - pattypape - 06-23-2007 07:52 Scott, Our 88 FC has the 8.0K, 3 cylinder Kubota, located in the rear driver side bay behind the dual tires. I removed the gennie to service, re-insulate, adjust valves, t-stat. etc. and cleanup this area. The motor mounts were flat as a pancake, so I replaced them with three from Onan, They were labeled , vibration dampeners. The replacements were more robust with more rubber. If I were to do this again I would go to NAPA and try to match the part, Onan charges to paint them green................. I do not know if this really helped with noise or vibration, But , replacing the flat, hard mounts made me feel better. Bill 88 FC Michigan --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...> wrote: > > My generator transfers considerable vibration to the interior. What's > the word on replacing mounts? Where are they available? Are there any > other "tricks"? > > Scott Forman > 86 PT38 > Memphis > Generator vibration - Stephen Birtles - 06-23-2007 10:02 isolation mounts for the lord corporation Stephen 77fc35 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...> wrote: > > My generator transfers considerable vibration to the interior. What's > the word on replacing mounts? Where are they available? Are there any > other "tricks"? > > Scott Forman > 86 PT38 > Memphis > Generator vibration - James Hutchings - 06-23-2007 10:18 I replaced my mounts with small firestone air bags. They work great, but the best way to install them is with a regulated, check valve air supply to keep them at the same pressure all the time. Jim Hutchings From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Birtles Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 3:02 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Generator vibration isolation mounts for the lord corporation Stephen 77fc35 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com wrote: > > My generator transfers considerable vibration to the interior. What's > the word on replacing mounts? Where are they available? Are there any > other "tricks"? > > Scott Forman > 86 PT38 > Memphis > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Generator vibration - Stephen Birtles - 06-23-2007 10:21 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles" > > isolation mounts "from" the lord corporation > Stephen 77fc35 > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@> > wrote: > > > > My generator transfers considerable vibration to the interior. What's > > the word on replacing mounts? Where are they available? Are there any > > other "tricks"? > > > > Scott Forman > > 86 PT38 > > Memphis > > > Generator vibration - Scott Forman - 06-23-2007 10:35 Do you have a part number or anything? --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles" > > isolation mounts for the lord corporation > Stephen 77fc35 > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@> > wrote: > > > > My generator transfers considerable vibration to the interior. What's > > the word on replacing mounts? Where are they available? Are there any > > other "tricks"? > > > > Scott Forman > > 86 PT38 > > Memphis > > > Generator vibration - Stephen Birtles - 06-23-2007 13:50 Not really just figure out how much your generator weighs and size and type accordingly Stephen 77fc35 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...> wrote: > > Do you have a part number or anything? > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles" > > > > > isolation mounts for the lord corporation > > Stephen 77fc35 > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@> > > wrote: > > > > > > My generator transfers considerable vibration to the interior. > What's > > > the word on replacing mounts? Where are they available? Are > there any > > > other "tricks"? > > > > > > Scott Forman > > > 86 PT38 > > > Memphis > > > > > > Generator vibration - Scott Forman - 10-04-2008 12:11 Does anyone have any good tricks for reducing vibration from the Yanmar/Kohler generator? Scott Forman 86 PT38 Memphis Generator vibration - Bill Garamella - 10-04-2008 13:20 Hello Scott, This is a project that is nearing the top of my list. I also have the Yanmar Kohler set up. in our 83 FC. I recently completed re-insulating my engine compartment and installing a new salon floor. I used products from Soundown a company that specialized in quieting down expensive yachts. The have a wide range of products for insulation and vibration damping. http://www.soundown.com/VD.htm I am very satisfied with the results attained for the engine and floor. I have discussed the generator issue with one of the Soundown reps and he suggested stripping existing insulation and applying a peal and stick vibration damping sheet and over that a 2" 2 lb/sf ft insulation. I used 2" fiberglass 2 lb/sf with a lead shield for the engine compartment but in the generator compartment I will go with 2' 2lb/sf composite with decoupler. On the sub floor in the salon I used a heavy rubber and foam its also 2 lb/sf with the foam side down. This is a great base. Over that I used Dupont engineered flooring (Hickory). Looks great and its easy to install. Its a click together product (30 year warranty) and can be changed out without a big hassle. I would have extended this sub- floor through the mid coach and kitchen but, I have a nice tile floor and did not want to go over it or tear it out. Thats why my generator sound control will have to be dealt with exclusively from below. I realoze the PH has a whole different set up but I think the principles of damping vibration will be similar. Thanks - NH Bill 1983 FC 35 SB Generator vibration - Scott Forman - 10-04-2008 13:44 I have done extensive insulating also, with good results. Vibration is a different animal though, especially that which is transmitted through the steering column when driving. Scott --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Garamella" <bgaramella@...> wrote: > > Hello Scott, > > This is a project that is nearing the top of my list. I also have the Yanmar Kohler set up. > in our 83 FC. I recently completed re-insulating my engine compartment and installing a > new salon floor. I used products from Soundown a company that specialized in quieting > down expensive yachts. The have a wide range of products for insulation and vibration damping. http://www.soundown.com/VD.htm > > > I am very satisfied with the results attained for the engine and floor. I have discussed the > generator issue with one of the Soundown reps and he suggested stripping existing > insulation and applying a peal and stick vibration damping sheet and over that a 2" 2 > lb/sf ft insulation. I used 2" fiberglass 2 lb/sf with a lead shield for the engine > compartment but in the generator compartment I will go with 2' 2lb/sf composite with > decoupler. > > On the sub floor in the salon I used a heavy rubber and foam its also 2 lb/sf with the > foam side down. This is a great base. Over that I used Dupont engineered flooring > (Hickory). Looks great and its easy to install. Its a click together product (30 year > warranty) and can be changed out without a big hassle. I would have extended this sub- > floor through the mid coach and kitchen but, I have a nice tile floor and did not want to > go over it or tear it out. Thats why my generator sound control will have to be dealt with > exclusively from below. > > I realoze the PH has a whole different set up but I think the principles of damping > vibration will be similar. > > Thanks - NH Bill 1983 FC 35 SB > |