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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2008, 02:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,763
Posted By gunny
Wait a minute here. You had a "little" leak...

Wait a minute here.

You had a "little" leak and someone worked on it. Everything worked fine, except for the "little" leak.

Any chance that the repair to the "little" leak cold be the cause of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-05-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,560
Posted By gunny
You didn't tell us what make/brand but I know for...

You didn't tell us what make/brand but I know for sure that Onan uses a ground to start or stop them.

Quick way to tell if you are missing a battery positive is to look at the hour totalizer...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-05-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By gunny
What make/model is this genset?

What make/model is this genset?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-08-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,027
Posted By gunny
The low coolant level sensor is wired in to the...

The low coolant level sensor is wired in to the high tempersture sensor. If you get an inappropriate high temperature shutdown, check the coolant level.
Pretty common occurance on the industrial...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-30-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,748
Posted By gunny
You might want to do some looking to see if any...

You might want to do some looking to see if any insulation, barrier, gasket, seal or such has come dislodged, is missing or broken.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-30-2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,787
Posted By gunny
Good luck and hope you enjoy,

Good luck and hope you enjoy,
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-28-2008, 04:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By gunny
As mentioned, the installer missed the metal it...

As mentioned, the installer missed the metal it needs to attach to it stripped the other part of the fastener.

I feel that this should be a warranty issue, take it up with your seller.

This...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-22-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,160
Posted By gunny
My neighbors son in law works for a nation wide...

My neighbors son in law works for a nation wide windshield company. Safety Lite or something like that. They have the means to repair cracks and chips in glass. Some sort of a 2 part epoxy and a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2008, 03:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,986
Posted By gunny
That does not sound like a reputable dealer, or...

That does not sound like a reputable dealer, or reputable anything.

Switched wheels? That doesn't sound right. Tires should not have their direction of rotation chnaged after being in service.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-17-2008, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,935
Posted By gunny
They key issue here is that your batteries were...

They key issue here is that your batteries were low on electrolyte. Plates exposed, presence of hydrogen gas (a result of battery charging) and a spark between exposed plates from either charging or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-10-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,138
Posted By gunny
Very good job! Thanks for sharing.

Very good job!

Thanks for sharing.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,307
Posted By gunny
Agree with Don & Mary Ellen. As an alternative...

Agree with Don & Mary Ellen. As an alternative to Simple Green, suggest an air conditioning evaporator coil cleaner, Can be had from a place like CC Dickson. Be real carful with that stuff around...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-20-2008, 04:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,152
Posted By gunny
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by gunawo:
It is an electronic switch in the compressor...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-04-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,966
Posted By gunny
Donovan: A lot of smoke was exiting when the...

Donovan:
A lot of smoke was exiting when the filter got really plugged. All better now. It warmed up some too which didn't hurt at all. Saw 40 some and Saturday it'll get into the 50's Motorcycle...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-04-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,966
Posted By gunny
Speaking of fuel issues....... Wednesday...

Speaking of fuel issues.......

Wednesday evening fueled my work truck (Dodge 3500 with a 5.9 Cummins B). Fuel was B85 (15% bio fuel and 85% diesel). Had to be on site at 0300 about 30 miles from...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-01-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,966
Posted By gunny
Tom: Well yes I guess it is possible for your...

Tom:
Well yes I guess it is possible for your #2 diesel to gel at 27 degrees F but highly unlikely. I wouldn't worry about it. Generally 20 degrees is the temperature you would start considering...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-27-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,784
Posted By gunny
I have never seen where an hour wouldn't warm an...

I have never seen where an hour wouldn't warm an engine to the point where it had no problem starting. Leaving them on all the time is wasteful of electricity.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-17-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,576
Posted By gunny
That doesn't sound good. Get with them right...

That doesn't sound good.

Get with them right away and see if this is an issue. Don't burn it down.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 12-15-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,696
Posted By gunny
I got AAA and Sam's. If I have a flat or a blow...

I got AAA and Sam's. If I have a flat or a blow out, pull out the cell phone.
I'm phyically able to change those tires and have in the past but now days will pay someone to get dirty and do it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-15-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,474
Posted By gunny
Have noticed a few bonded jonts on our Journey...

Have noticed a few bonded jonts on our Journey that have come loose. Repair them as I find them with the best 2 part epoxy I can find at NAPA.
Same as you, where the generator hood attaches to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-07-2007, 01:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,289
Posted By gunny
We got laws against illegal immigration too. ...

We got laws against illegal immigration too.

Just because there's a law doesn't mean a thing.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-01-2007, 04:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,541
Posted By gunny
Amanda: If that's the worst you'll have happen...

Amanda:
If that's the worst you'll have happen to you, you're a lucky person.

The idea is that an inverter uses battery power, even if the inverter isn't powering anything. Good way to conserve...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-24-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,592
Posted By gunny
Got most of them but I agree, whoever made that...

Got most of them but I agree, whoever made that up missed the boat of the sounds a hen makes.

Have had them as both pets and livestock before, some of the smartest birds I've seen and some of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-22-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,788
Posted By gunny
Guess it wasn't the switch they thought it was. ...

Guess it wasn't the switch they thought it was.

Time for it to go back, ask they find the real cause and not just change parts, might be a long and expensive process if they try to fix it that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,012
Posted By gunny
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nanathorn:
By the way, we had a problem with our...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,638
Posted By gunny
John: When you hook up the 'puter, instead of...

John:
When you hook up the 'puter, instead of just reading the codes, you can see what fault was recorded, when and in what sequence, not just a code. Helps when you need to know if the chicken...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2007, 04:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,638
Posted By gunny
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by cbeierl:
We're in the middle of a 3.5 week trip around...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,238
Posted By gunny
That is one of the cheesiest parts on them. ...

That is one of the cheesiest parts on them.

Our broke soon after we got the MH. I replaced it. Whole pantry slide has to come out. Not a bad job, just takes a little time. Empty it out before...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-14-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,540
Posted By gunny
Just measured mine. 11' 9 and 1/2". to the top...

Just measured mine. 11' 9 and 1/2". to the top of the vent which is the highest point on it. Yours will be higher with a sat dome.

Best to measure it and be sure. Be sure the suspension is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-09-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,643
Posted By gunny
Does it only shut down when yo try to run the...

Does it only shut down when yo try to run the second compressor? Can you run the second compressor on shore power?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,473
Posted By gunny
Good job! Thanks for sharing.

Good job!

Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 08-24-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,628
Posted By gunny
When someone starts a thread asking for advice or...

When someone starts a thread asking for advice or with a question, I see a lot of folks jumping in and changing the subject. A thread might start out with a question on an awning, someone adds a...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 08-24-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,628
Posted By gunny
When someone starts a thread asking for advice or...

When someone starts a thread asking for advice or with a question, I see a lot of folks jumping in and changing the subject. A thread might start out with a question on an awning, someone adds a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-20-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,139
Posted By gunny
Good chance that the start capacitor for your #2...

Good chance that the start capacitor for your #2 AC has died. Expect to pay around $35.00 for a new one.
Open the cover over the control circuits and if its bad, you should be able to visually...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-18-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,972
Posted By gunny
Yes

Yes
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-18-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,497
Posted By gunny
Richard: I would not put a lot of stock in what...

Richard:
I would not put a lot of stock in what an auto store person told me about "detergent" or non detergent oil. Your Onan generator is not the same thing as a lawn mower.
Go with the API...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-18-2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,972
Posted By gunny
It should have an adjustment, mine does. ...

It should have an adjustment, mine does.

Small potentiometer on the circuit board.

I adjsuted it so that when the tank is at 80% (as full as it should ever get) the level light inside shows...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,972
Posted By gunny
And today it started working like its supposed...

And today it started working like its supposed to.........

Sheesh!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-11-2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,894
Posted By gunny
Sounds like your charger is not working. Check...

Sounds like your charger is not working. Check it for a blown fuse.

Normal voltage for a fully charged 12 volt battery is 12.6VDC. 11VDC is about dead. 8.5 is real dead. You have some drain on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-09-2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,330
Posted By gunny
Possible that it is icing but not the first thing...

Possible that it is icing but not the first thing I'd look for.

Let us know what Onan finds
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,330
Posted By gunny
Tom: A machine that old doesn't have self...

Tom:
A machine that old doesn't have self diagnostics so no codes.

I'm still thinking overheating. Any way to beg or borrow a thermal infrared gun and see just how hot it is getting before the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,972
Posted By gunny
Yes Basement air

Yes

Basement air
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-06-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,330
Posted By gunny
If it smells like its running rich, it probably...

If it smells like its running rich, it probably is. Deal with that first.

Sounds like it might be over heating.

Are you trying to help it cool by opening the compartment door? That is not a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-06-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,972
Posted By gunny
'03 Joourney DL This spring the AC...

'03 Joourney DL

This spring the AC compressor wouldn't come on, bad start capacitor, all fixed.

Developed a new issue the past couple of days. Well it might be longer than that, keep it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-06-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,972
Posted By gunny
'03 Joourney DL This spring the AC...

'03 Joourney DL

This spring the AC compressor wouldn't come on, bad start capacitor, all fixed.

Developed a new issue the past couple of days. Well it might be longer than that, keep it...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-31-2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,529
Posted By gunny
That thingy you see that looks like a filter with...

That thingy you see that looks like a filter with 2 wires is your electric fuel pump.

Words of advice on changing your fuel filter. Use a fitting wrench on the fittings. They are brass and easy...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,819
Posted By gunny
In our business we work on comercial generators. ...

In our business we work on comercial generators. Most are diesel, as large as 2.8mW. Most common cause of a cooling system problem is lack of cooling system maintenance. DCA/SCA, whatever you care...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-27-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,439
Posted By gunny
Personally, I'd take a pass on that one. The 6.5...

Personally, I'd take a pass on that one. The 6.5 isn't a bad diesel but the Cummins 5.9 and the Ford 7.3 are far better. That engine doesn't make much power to begin with and if you strain it, it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-05-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,515
Posted By gunny
Your shut down of the generator was probably...

Your shut down of the generator was probably caused by a fuel filter issue, easiset and cheapest to try. Fuel filter change is easy, prime it when done and check for leaks.

As you have added an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-24-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,988
Posted By gunny
Yes, should be ethylene glycol, unlss someone has...

Yes, should be ethylene glycol, unlss someone has changed it. Don't need SCA (or DCA) in the Kubota, they do not have wet liners.
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