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Run Generator with slide out
#1

I have some fuel leaking in my generator bay. Can I safely run the generator with the generator slide extended? 

I hope to discover where the fuel leak is.

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#2

It will probably overheat after a bit since the blower in the side compartment pressurizes the generator compartment to force cooling air through the radiator and down through the shroud at the bottom.  With the compartment open the cooling air won't be forced through the radiator.  Not to mention a fire or environmental hazard of diesel leaks.

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#3

Thanks Forest.

Yes it runs when extended.
Yes it would overheat.
The leak is from the fuel injector distribution manifold. A small plate on the side of the manifold, that's held on with 4 Philips head screws is leaking.

Now I need to find what that plate is and what kind of seal needs replacing..

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#4

It helps if you can give more information, a picture is even better.   What make is the engine?

If you start from a cold engine and apply no load, you should be able to run for several minutes.  The engine block, radiator, and coolant have to absorb a lot of heat energy before reaching running temp let alone the high temp limit.

Gordon Jones
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#5

Here is the side cover photo. I think it is leaking around that cover with the 4 Philip'S screws.


I'm having no luck with parts or service.


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#6

TJ,
If you're still in AZ, I have had excellent work done on my Kohler generator with the Yanmar engine by Lofton Equipment in Phoenix.
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#7

Do I just pull that cover and run some fuel rated RTV on the edge and reinstall it?

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#8

Thanks Clint. I'm in northern Colorado today.

I'll keep them in mind just in case.

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#9

Underneath the cover are the delivery pumps driven by a camshaft and it will be oil that is leaking.  Clean the surfaces with a solvent that removes all the oil residue and use any RTV sealant and you should be fine.  If you want a gasket, Look on the top of the engine valve cover for the model number i.e.  4TN84T****-RKRV, send that to me and i'll get you a gasket.

Gordon Jones
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#10

Gordon Thanks for the reply. I think what is leaking is fuel not oil. It smells of diesel not oil.

Do you have any repair (Hanes) manuals for these gensets?


The model is 20CC067-RV

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