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Generator vibration
06-23-2007, 05:05
Post: #1
Generator vibration
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
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06-23-2007, 07:52
Post: #2
Generator vibration
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
>
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06-23-2007, 10:02
Post: #3
Generator vibration
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
>
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06-23-2007, 10:18
Post: #4
Generator vibration
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





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isolation mounts for the lord corporation
Stephen 77fc35

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, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
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> 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
>





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06-23-2007, 10:21
Post: #5
Generator vibration
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
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> isolation mounts "from" the lord corporation
> Stephen 77fc35
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> --- 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
> >
>
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06-23-2007, 10:35
Post: #6
Generator vibration
Do you have a part number or anything?



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
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> 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
> >
>
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06-23-2007, 13:50
Post: #7
Generator vibration
Not really just figure out how much your generator weighs and size and
type accordingly
Stephen 77fc35


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
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> Do you have a part number or anything?
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> > >
> >
>
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10-04-2008, 12:11
Post: #8
Generator vibration
Does anyone have any good tricks for reducing vibration from the
Yanmar/Kohler generator?

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis
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10-04-2008, 13:20
Post: #9
Generator vibration
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
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10-04-2008, 13:44
Post: #10
Generator vibration
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:
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> 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
>
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