8K Onan Generator

[pattypape]

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone removed the 7.5/8K Onan from a late model FC.

It appears to hangs from four long rod bolts.
Looks simple enough, but we all know how these jobs turn
into major projects. I want to replace insulation and
service the radiator, hoses and cooling motor.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Bill 88 FC Michigan

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
> removing generator...my ole 77fc had 4 bolts..i put two jacks
underneat the steel platform holding it and then let it down after
undoing the bolts etc..??this make any sense??
regards,
Haqnk Hannigan
ole 77FC33 now 90Sp36
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Has anyone removed the 7.5/8K Onan from a late model FC.
>
> It appears to hangs from four long rod bolts.
> Looks simple enough, but we all know how these jobs turn
> into major projects. I want to replace insulation and
> service the radiator, hoses and cooling motor.
> Any advice will be appreciated.
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>

[pattypape]

Hank,

Yep, you make sense.

I had the Bird in storage and was looking for ideas.
Now that it is home, it looks as you say, a steel platform and four
big bolts. The problem will be removing the rusty exhaust and
getting the motivation for a project. I may wait until next
Spring/Summer. Stephen is shipping the insulation.

I must first winterize the plumbing, change the oil, filters, and
squirt some grease into the chassis ( I hate that dirty job )
Going to change the propane detector, solenoid shut-off and propane
regulator. We had some intermittent propane pressure problems last
winter. 35 degrees this morning, Will use an additive and fill with
winter diesel. Still around $3.00/gal

THanks,

Bill 88 FC Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
wrote:
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
> wrote:
> >
> > removing generator...my ole 77fc had 4 bolts..i put two jacks
> underneat the steel platform holding it and then let it down after
> undoing the bolts etc..??this make any sense??
> regards,
> Haqnk Hannigan
> ole 77FC33 now 90Sp36
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > Has anyone removed the 7.5/8K Onan from a late model FC.
> >
> > It appears to hangs from four long rod bolts.
> > Looks simple enough, but we all know how these jobs turn
> > into major projects. I want to replace insulation and
> > service the radiator, hoses and cooling motor.
> > Any advice will be appreciated.
> > Bill 88 FC Michigan
> >
>

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

-Bill: watch out how u hook up the exhaust pipe for genny when u
do the job..i learned the hard way as it was hooked too close to
passenger side back BRAKE HOSE..and I lost it AFTER arriving in RENO
from california...lucky it did not burn out comming down the
mountain...happened in a parking in RENO...i had spare hose and was
on my way in an hour.
Hank Hannigan
90sp36
in Hawaii for now









-- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
> Hank,
>
> Yep, you make sense.
>
> I had the Bird in storage and was looking for ideas.
> Now that it is home, it looks as you say, a steel platform and
four
> big bolts. The problem will be removing the rusty exhaust and
> getting the motivation for a project. I may wait until next
> Spring/Summer. Stephen is shipping the insulation.
>
> I must first winterize the plumbing, change the oil, filters, and
> squirt some grease into the chassis ( I hate that dirty job )
> Going to change the propane detector, solenoid shut-off and
propane
> regulator. We had some intermittent propane pressure problems last
> winter. 35 degrees this morning, Will use an additive and fill
with
> winter diesel. Still around $3.00/gal
>
> THanks,
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
> wrote:
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > removing generator...my ole 77fc had 4 bolts..i put two jacks
> > underneat the steel platform holding it and then let it down
after
> > undoing the bolts etc..??this make any sense??
> > regards,
> > Haqnk Hannigan
> > ole 77FC33 now 90Sp36
> > >
> > > Hi Everyone,
> > >
> > > Has anyone removed the 7.5/8K Onan from a late model FC.
> > >
> > > It appears to hangs from four long rod bolts.
> > > Looks simple enough, but we all know how these jobs turn
> > > into major projects. I want to replace insulation and
> > > service the radiator, hoses and cooling motor.
> > > Any advice will be appreciated.
> > > Bill 88 FC Michigan
> > >
> >
>