Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
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Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
I'm just purchased a '97 BF BFT. I has a bad starter on the Onan 4000 Genset generator. I'm not really sure how to drop the generator. It looks like it unbolts and swings down. Are there any DIY links for this on the forum?
Scott
Scott
Re: Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
Hi Scott. The generator not turning over could be from a variety of issues not related to the starter. What leads you to think it's the starter?seewavedr wrote:I'm just purchased a '97 BF BFT. I has a bad starter on the Onan 4000 Genset generator. I'm not really sure how to drop the generator. It looks like it unbolts and swings down. Are there any DIY links for this on the forum?
Scott
'06 Born Free 32 RQ Kodiak Chassis
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
Re: Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
Scott,
For instructions on how to lower your Onan Generator, go to the Technical Library section on this forum and click on the topic titled Lowering Onan BGE Series Emerald Plus Generators in your B/F
For instructions on how to lower your Onan Generator, go to the Technical Library section on this forum and click on the topic titled Lowering Onan BGE Series Emerald Plus Generators in your B/F
Bill Hemme - Spencer, Iowa
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
Re: Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
Barb & Bill
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
Re: Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
The starter spins but does not engage the motor. Either the starter is sticking or a bad solenoid. It ran fine when I inspected the rv to purchase it. After I bought it, the first time I tried to start it this happened lol.
Re: Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
Thank you both for the link. That's perfect.
Re: Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
Isn't that the way it always happens? Good luck!seewavedr wrote:The starter spins but does not engage the motor. Either the starter is sticking or a bad solenoid. It ran fine when I inspected the rv to purchase it. After I bought it, the first time I tried to start it this happened lol.
'06 Born Free 32 RQ Kodiak Chassis
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
Re: Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
Thanks for the help. Took 1 1/2 hrs to replace the starter. Saved me a big bill from the rv center which was telling me it was a 6 hr job at 100.00 / hr.
Re: Onan 4000 Genset starter replacement
Well done! Yep... there's no doubt that Cummins/Onan is expensive... actually the one nearest me, in Cedar Rapids, has a $135/hr shop charge for Onan work. I think it's only $115 for Cummins!
'06 Born Free 32 RQ Kodiak Chassis
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)