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In need of Onan electrical end

Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by P46-CuraƧao, Nov 4, 2013.

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  1. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    Isn't technology great. I would not call Pop's strobe really hand held, certainly not cheap near 40 something+ years ago, not battery operated (120Vac) nor easy to use. Thing belongs in a museum. Oh, I've seen it used to balance car tires. Anybody out there remember balancing car tires, on the car, with a strobe?

    Time fer me to get up to date with you kids also. Think I'll pick up one of these modern fangled thingeys also.

    ,rc
  2. Davidoc

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    Saving my baby Gen

    The Neiko is on the way from Amazon for $25. free two day shipping.

    Thanks again guys, I will post my results.

    Ralph, I only remember balancing tires with a bubble level. Maybe your not that old.

    Dave
  3. Davidoc

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    Saving my genny

    Got the digital tach and it works great! No flicker, just a laser and a fast sample by the computer. Anyway I found I was running her at 1930 RPM. Too fast for me. So I settled on 1850 @ 61Hz @ 114.4 at load.
    I think I will be OK for now. Going to carry an extra 12V supply to give the exciter a shock once in awhile. Thanks for letting me in this one and thanks for all your help. Next winter project (its 80 today):strip some awlgrip off some teak and see what she looks like. over.
  4. Larry Berdan

    Larry Berdan New Member

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    My issue is exactly the same as this one. I am an owner of a Onan MDKD generator and lost the exhaust elbow due to severe corrosion. This allowed salt water into the generator portion.

    I need a complete generator end . The stator and the rotor on mine is nonfunctional . I received a quote for new parts and the amount is punishing. There mast be a number of these sitting in someone's garage that I can buy?

    Please give me a shout if you can help me! Your help is very appreciated.

    Larry Redmond, Washington Phone Number Removed
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  5. Capt Ralph

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    Remove your phone number or calls from Mars will start coming in. This post is read world wide and by the internet dark side.
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  6. Capt J

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    I think there is a voltage regulator that is adjustable on those that you can adjust to get the voltage up to 120-125 volts, as well.
  7. Larry Berdan

    Larry Berdan New Member

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    Thanks very much for the tip!
  8. kubu

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    Have an old Onan that I replaced with a new Cummins 9kw. The back end is almost new. Less than 100 hrs. also has a brand new water pump if anyone is interested in parting it out let me know.
  9. Capt Ralph

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    Model number could help.
  10. Larry Berdan

    Larry Berdan New Member

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    Do you still have you MDKD Gen end?
  11. Larry Berdan

    Larry Berdan New Member

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    If it is a MDKD end Would love to speak with you!

    Many thanks
    Larry
  12. kubu

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    It is a 8KW Looking through some paperwork looks like serial number is A870866636. I am heading to boat next week and will go by warehouse and verify serial number. Rings were worn and needed to be rebuilt so I just went a head and bout a new one and have all new power in both engines and genset.
  13. Larry Berdan

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    Send any photos and I can tell if the same as I need. Is it separate for the engine now?
  14. Larry Berdan

    Larry Berdan New Member

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    Did you happen to get any more information on your generator head?

    Many thanks!

    Larry
  15. Larry Berdan

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    Sorry to be a past but I was curious whether you had any more information on your generator head

    Larry