[K3PZN-List] Generator Update

[JOSEPH EBAUGH]

I BOB, THE GENERATOR WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1943.

JOE

Heath, Rob wrote:

>I got some time to "play" with the generator this weekend.  I was able to
>perform a general cleanup and inspection to come up with a list of items
>that need to be addressed and the required materials.  I will be organizing
>some sessions to work on the generator in the near future.  Anyone
>interested in helping should let me know which tasks you can help with and
>give me an idea of your availability in the evening during the week or in
>the morning or afternoon on the weekends.   Does anyone know the history of
>the generator?  Where did it come from, how long has the club had it, what
>maintenance (other than an oil change) has been performed in the past?  Any
>chance there is any documentation around for it?
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>Materials
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>Deck Stain
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>Stripper/Rust Remover
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>Automotive Primer/Paint (Rob)
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>Red Spray Paint for Gas Cans
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>Olive Green Paint for AB-101 Mast
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>Yellow Touch-Up Paint
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>Tarp
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>Spark Plugs - Champion HIOC or Champion H8 or Onan #167-0237
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>Plug Wires
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>Air Filter - Onan #140-1907? (6.5" Long x 1.5" Wide opening)
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>Oil Filter - Onan #122-0185/Hastings LF142/Fram PH-16 (Spare in the tool
>box)
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>Points/Condenser ?? - For WICO model X Spec XH-2686
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>Head Gasket
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>Maintenance Tasks
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>-- I pressure washed the trailer and it looks much better.  The wood appears
>to be in good shape, but it will need to be stained and sealed.  I would
>rather not have to purchase stain as it can get expensive.  If anyone has
>some extra deck stain they can donate, I will collect it and mix it
>together.
>
>-- The trailer needs to be painted.  I was planning to sand blast it, but
>have reconsidered since it would take considerable effort to seal up the
>generator to keep the sand out.  I will strip it using chemical stripper and
>rust remover instead.  I have some primer and black automotive paint to
>repaint it.
>
>-- That tarp has to go.
>
>-- The wheel hubs need to be pulled and have the bearing repacked with
>grease.
>
>-- The platform that the generator is sitting on is sagging.  We need to
>lift the engine up to take some of the weight off it.  We can then put some
>wood under the platform to reinforce it.  I should have some 4x4s in the
>basement for this.
>
>-- The AB-101 tilt over mast is rusted.  We need to clean it up and repaint
>it.
>
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>
>-- The biggest concern is a possible bad valve on cylinder 3.  I got 110 -
>125 psi on cylinders 1,2 and 4.  I was only able to get 60 psi on cylinder
>3.  Pulling the head for cylinders 3 & 4 looks easy enough, providing we can
>find a head gasket for it.
>
>-- The air filter needs to be replaced.
>
>-- Plugs look OK, but should get replaced.  The plug wires could be replaced
>as well.  -- The oil looks good, but might as well be changed.  I pulled the
>valve cover to check the valves for cylinder 3.  The top end of the engine
>is extremely clean with no sludge.
>
>-- The carburetor (Carter Model N) needs some work.  We had to run during
>field day with the choke on indicating that it was too lean.  I had to
>adjust the mixture screw out 2 additional turns to get it to run without the
>choke.  I removed the carburetor bowl and it was all crudded up.  I think
>the mixture screw is out further than it should be.  The jets may be dirty.
>
>-- I adjusted the governor and got the frequency down to 60 hertz.  I want
>put a tach on the engine and double check the governor setting with the RPM
>rating listed on the generator.
>
>-- I opened up the distributor and it looked real good inside.  I removed
>some deposits from the contacts on the distributor cap.  The points look
>good and are set to 0.015" as specified.  We don't have to, but we may want
>to replace the points and condenser as long as we are working on it.
>
>-- We need to open up the control box and check the voltage adjustment
>control.  We should also see if we can fix the current gauges.
>
>-- Some bear spots on the gas tank and engine need to be painted to prevent
>rusting.  I have to go to the paint shop.  I will take the air filter up and
>get a pint of touch up paint matched.  I have reducer and hardener to mix
>it.
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