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RE: Generac NP55G need help with starter solenoid
I may be totally off base here but if you only have 12.5 volts your battery is pretty low. My batterys usually will test right around 13.56 v. You may want to charge your battery or at least check it.
Can anyone help him here?? Isn't his battery pretty low?
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dad4papa2
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05/20/12 09:27pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
Thanks Jim. Could that soleniod be the problem with the starter kicking out to quick and not the starter? I will clean the cables and seafoam and see what happens.
Thanks Dad
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 07:25pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
Thanks, I am somewhat firmilar with jets. We used to race. But I am not fimilar at all with this Generator. I will for sure disconect the ground and do a meter test to insure there is no power there. Thanks so much for all the input.
det62, I have a call in for your manual folks. they have not returned it yet. I will buy the manual but need to talk to them first. They do not answr there phone very well.
Thanks for the info tho.
Dad
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 05:06pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
Opps sorry one more question. I am looking toward the bottom of the gen and the bhattery cable are hooked up to a gizmo. There is 2 big cables and 2 little ones. I think this is the solenoid. Am I correct. I can get a pic if needed.
Once again this is the 5CKM21 Kohlor Confiant 5 Generator. For new readers.
also if I get this fixed I may just do a vidio on what I have done to help others.
Dad
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 04:00pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
Ok here is some follow up. I have worked(tinkered I mean) on this Gen most of the day. I kept coming back to no gas. The starter or maybe it is the selinoid is acting up. Jim I will clean every thing and test voltage before buying any other parts.
However- I was cranking it and on th back side of the carb is some kind of metal floating piece. I am sure it is hooked into the butterfly inside the carb cause if I move it one way or the other It move the butterfly. So I had been holding it back and the engine would act like it was going to start and I would realease that little lever but about that time the starter would kick out.
So in desperation I figured if the starter was acting up anyway I would tinker a little more. If I ruined the starter motor I would bite the bullet and buy a new one. So I reached back and held the little lever back again closing the butterfly in the carb(the autochoke thing should do this) and just held it back. I cranked until it kicked out and immediately hit the start button again. Kapow she is running!!!!
So am I thinking right that the auto choke isn't working properly? I am pretty sure(I will check it tommorrow after it is cooled down) that the butterfly was opening to soon and not choking the cold engine long enough to start up.
Any views or opinions on the new news?? I listen and appreciate each and everyone. I will also get some seafoam and run through it.
Thanks much Dad
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 03:56pm |
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RE: Does my tow dolly have a bent axel.
Sorry I just reread your edited original post. I think if the axle is bent you will be much better off to take it to a trailer builder and they can fix it pretty easy. I know thats not what you want to hear but if the axle needs replaced (unless it is bolted on with 4 bolts) it will probably need welded. It must be straight when finished to save your tires.
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 01:53pm |
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RE: Does my tow dolly have a bent axel.
You should be able to remove the carter pin and take the nut off. This will allow the hub to come off. You will then be able to see your issue a little more clear. There is a small possibility that the outer bearing is gone. good luck!
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 01:46pm |
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RE: Does my tow dolly have a bent axel.
His second pic
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/paddyman34/DSCN1973.jpg
It does look like you may have a bent axle..
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 01:43pm |
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RE: Does my tow dolly have a bent axel.
Here's his pic
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/paddyman34/DSCN1975.jpg
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 01:41pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
Also my starter is not cranking like it used to. It cranks then kicks out and will spin until I get off the button. Could this be part of it??
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 11:46am |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
Ok here is what I have done this morning. Took brsathe and element off. I could spray gas in there and it would act like it possibly wanted to fire. Then the starter would kick out and spin by itself not cranking the engine.
I decided to pull plugs and they look ok but questionable so I went and bought 2 new ones. Installed and had the same results as above. I noticed a little weight type lever to the right and behind the carb. As I cranked it moved. I held it closed and looks like what I was doing was holding a chock closed. I would let go and crank again and it would very lightly backfire. So now I know I'm getting gas there.
Now I notice this(check out both pic's.
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/dad47_photo/100_6730.jpg
The pipe I am pointing at is not connected but with just a little pressure upward will come clean out of that square box. Could this be the issue??
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/dad47_photo/100_6731.jpg
Thanks in advance Dad
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dad4papa2
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05/17/12 11:44am |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
Jim Thanks much. I will try them out to see if they have a manual. I also appreciate the info.
Dad
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dad4papa2
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05/16/12 10:12pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
Thanks much I will give this a shot tommorrow.
Dad
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dad4papa2
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05/16/12 06:14pm |
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RE: Does my tow dolly have a bent axel.
Pictures would help but are you sure your bearing are all in good shape. Sound like you may have a bent axle but the bearing could be gone.
Jack it up and see if there is any movement in the wheel. Top to bottom and then front to back. There should be very little play in it.
If you have any racing buddies they will probable have a camber tester you can get alot of info from. Some parts stores may have one you can rent or borrow.
First try the bearing test I mentioned above.
Let us know. Hope this helps
Dad
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dad4papa2
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05/16/12 05:17pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/dad47_photo/100_6729.jpg
This one is just to the right and below the oil filter. Is this the fuel pump? It looks like the fuel line runs into it then up to the carb.
Thanks much for your help.
PS: where do I go from here. I would like to learn more about this unit but can't seam to find a service manual online to download or buy.
Yhanks much
Dennis
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dad4papa2
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05/16/12 05:11pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/dad47_photo/100_6726.jpg
This is showing the unit I am looking at.
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dad4papa2
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05/16/12 05:08pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/dad47_photo/100_6727.jpg
There are two Items in this one. The one on the right I think is the chock?? Not sure though.
The one to the left is square and looks like some sort of magnet or something.
What are these please. Thanks Again.
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dad4papa2
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05/16/12 05:07pm |
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RE: Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/dad47_photo/100_6728.jpg
This one show a small switch of some kind screwed into the bottom of the Carberator bowl. What is it's name?? Thanks
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dad4papa2
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05/16/12 05:05pm |
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Kohler Confidant 5 Generator
This is the generator in my MH. I started it the other day and let it run for about 5 minuites and shut it off. I ran very well and never missed a beat.
Today I go out to start it and it cranks really good but won't fire. It has spark to the plugs so I pulled a plug and after all the cranking I had done on it not a wet plug. Dry as a bone.
I took the fuel line off just before the filter and blew back through the tank. It was clear. I sucked (this is not a good taste in your mouth) on the hose until fuel reached the outlet. Hose is clear.
Pulled filter off and blew threw it and it has no resistance so I feel it is ok.
Where do I go from here??
MH fuel tank is full so the 1/4 tank is not an issue.
I will post some pi'c of some areas on my Gen and if anyone can name them for me I would appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
Pic's to follow.
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dad4papa2
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05/16/12 05:02pm |
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RE: What are must sees in San Antonio and Hill Country
I think we should check out the Bandera western town!!!!
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dad4papa2
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03/15/12 07:58pm |
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