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<![CDATA[Newell Gurus - Generators]]> https://newellgurus.com/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:09:49 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Kohler/Yanmar 12.5 Issues]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8974 Tue, 26 May 2026 21:49:29 +0000 TeamPunisher]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8974 Then early one morning it made some noises and shut down. It will re start, runs up to rpm, then slows to an idle then shuts down again..
Engine sounds fine, there was a round piece of plastic in generator compartment, and black dust around head unit..
Can I be lucky and just need brushes or something? I'm a mechanic, but not familiar with gensets.
I tried calling martin but no response yet.

What are the experts thoughts on keeping this old unit going vs. updating to something newer?]]> Then early one morning it made some noises and shut down. It will re start, runs up to rpm, then slows to an idle then shuts down again..
Engine sounds fine, there was a round piece of plastic in generator compartment, and black dust around head unit..
Can I be lucky and just need brushes or something? I'm a mechanic, but not familiar with gensets.
I tried calling martin but no response yet.

What are the experts thoughts on keeping this old unit going vs. updating to something newer?]]> <![CDATA[Kohler 20CC067-RV Generator Fuel Pump]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8816 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:45:05 +0000 Jeff@ginosgarageusa.com]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8816
All of this was not so easy as I was doing this in Tennessee and the temps here were hovering in the 30's during the day and teens and 20s at night. I ran out of light the first day and we pulled up stakes and ran over to a local campground for the night so we could charge up and have power. That was another bit of a debacle, I stopped at the campground to check in and shut off the coach. Came back out and went to start the coach and click click, no start. Seems I merged the house batteries with my house batteries and I think my house bank pulled my start bank down. Not sure what to do at this point, my trailer with all my tools etc was at our property about 10 min away but was not sure what I had that I could do, the generator was not working so I could not charge the batteries. I called AAA and luckily they were there in about 20 minutes, the guy pulled out a tiny little jump pack and I was skeptical but we both decided to give it a try. Well it did the trick, it was enough and it rolled over and fired right up. The booster he used was a NOCO GB70, he mentioned there is one that is a bit larger than that one he recommend really should be used for a heavy vehicle, I think its the GB150, it has 3000 cranking amps. Anyways, that was just a small part of our trip saga. This was just one of the hurdles we were fighting.

So a synopsis of part numbers:
Original Fuel Pump
Carter #4070BD
Napa Pump
Delphi #FE0553]]>
All of this was not so easy as I was doing this in Tennessee and the temps here were hovering in the 30's during the day and teens and 20s at night. I ran out of light the first day and we pulled up stakes and ran over to a local campground for the night so we could charge up and have power. That was another bit of a debacle, I stopped at the campground to check in and shut off the coach. Came back out and went to start the coach and click click, no start. Seems I merged the house batteries with my house batteries and I think my house bank pulled my start bank down. Not sure what to do at this point, my trailer with all my tools etc was at our property about 10 min away but was not sure what I had that I could do, the generator was not working so I could not charge the batteries. I called AAA and luckily they were there in about 20 minutes, the guy pulled out a tiny little jump pack and I was skeptical but we both decided to give it a try. Well it did the trick, it was enough and it rolled over and fired right up. The booster he used was a NOCO GB70, he mentioned there is one that is a bit larger than that one he recommend really should be used for a heavy vehicle, I think its the GB150, it has 3000 cranking amps. Anyways, that was just a small part of our trip saga. This was just one of the hurdles we were fighting.

So a synopsis of part numbers:
Original Fuel Pump
Carter #4070BD
Napa Pump
Delphi #FE0553]]> <![CDATA[Generator starts but immediately dies when I release switch]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8773 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:40:44 +0000 Larry]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8773 <![CDATA[Generator died, won't restart]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8632 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:51:17 +0000 Kyle]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8632 Thought maybe it was low enough on fuel, filled up both tanks, but no.
Tried restarting, it turns over fine and starts for a second then loses power to the fuel shutoff solenoid.
Ran a hot wire to the fuel shutoff runs fine but won't generate electricity.
I replaced the starter solenoid since it supplies the fuel shutoff with power, replaced the relays in the control, replaced the starter switch, replaced a few questionable ground wires, and checked what fuses I could find but still the same. Cranks won't start.
I spoke with newell and they are sure it should have had a fire extinguisher in the generator compartment, but it doesn't anymore so guessing it had been eliminated and bypassed in years past.
At this point I'm to the extent of my shade tree mechanic ability and am hoping for a little help please.
Also should mention the generator is a Kohler and was told the engine is a perkins.]]> Thought maybe it was low enough on fuel, filled up both tanks, but no.
Tried restarting, it turns over fine and starts for a second then loses power to the fuel shutoff solenoid.
Ran a hot wire to the fuel shutoff runs fine but won't generate electricity.
I replaced the starter solenoid since it supplies the fuel shutoff with power, replaced the relays in the control, replaced the starter switch, replaced a few questionable ground wires, and checked what fuses I could find but still the same. Cranks won't start.
I spoke with newell and they are sure it should have had a fire extinguisher in the generator compartment, but it doesn't anymore so guessing it had been eliminated and bypassed in years past.
At this point I'm to the extent of my shade tree mechanic ability and am hoping for a little help please.
Also should mention the generator is a Kohler and was told the engine is a perkins.]]> <![CDATA[side mount access to alternator]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8609 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:18:40 +0000 drivfour@gmail.com]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8609 <![CDATA[Independent starter battery size for 20kw gen??]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8297 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:09:48 +0000 Gem930]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8297 <![CDATA[Kohler 20KW generator removal]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8154 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:22:27 +0000 pairodice]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8154 <![CDATA[Generator offloading before shutting down]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8136 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:06:46 +0000 Gnawrocki1]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8136
However, after I upgraded to lithium batteries and added and auto gen start/stop logic to the victron GX it seems that the challenge is much more difficult and I have not been using that functionality.

The big loads on the system are the a/c systems, Aquahot if on electric heat, and battery charging.

The normal automatic logic is to turn the generator on when the battery gets low, and turns off at some point higher without regard to loading.

How important is my initial assessment/process to all of the systems, considering the only time I would want this functionality is while boondocking (my normal)?]]>
However, after I upgraded to lithium batteries and added and auto gen start/stop logic to the victron GX it seems that the challenge is much more difficult and I have not been using that functionality.

The big loads on the system are the a/c systems, Aquahot if on electric heat, and battery charging.

The normal automatic logic is to turn the generator on when the battery gets low, and turns off at some point higher without regard to loading.

How important is my initial assessment/process to all of the systems, considering the only time I would want this functionality is while boondocking (my normal)?]]> <![CDATA[Generator shut down]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8009 Thu, 23 May 2024 13:06:28 +0000 khgeisler]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8009 The Genny started fine within two crank cycles and ran smooth. I ran an ac to put an 8amp load on it. No issues for about 2 hours. Then, I could hear it start to run a little rough, maybe 30 seconds for me to recognize it, started to run a little rougher, I went inside to look at the gauges, Temp good at 180, oi pressure good and it died. Tried to restart and no go. Genny was serviced last August. An hour later, the Genny started right up, ran fine.

So my questions are:
Is there a Owners manual for these things or a service manual?
From a few threads I read, It could be Low coolant, or a fuel shut off solenoid? How do I test this solenoid?
Other suggestions?

I know very little of diesels, but can certainly turn a wrench.]]> The Genny started fine within two crank cycles and ran smooth. I ran an ac to put an 8amp load on it. No issues for about 2 hours. Then, I could hear it start to run a little rough, maybe 30 seconds for me to recognize it, started to run a little rougher, I went inside to look at the gauges, Temp good at 180, oi pressure good and it died. Tried to restart and no go. Genny was serviced last August. An hour later, the Genny started right up, ran fine.

So my questions are:
Is there a Owners manual for these things or a service manual?
From a few threads I read, It could be Low coolant, or a fuel shut off solenoid? How do I test this solenoid?
Other suggestions?

I know very little of diesels, but can certainly turn a wrench.]]> <![CDATA[Identify Generator]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7775 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:27:30 +0000 Jeff@ginosgarageusa.com]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7775
So he is having issues with the generator, it will not start. I have gone through some troubleshooting with him, but we are trying to identify the engine. It has a tag that says Universal Oshkosh, Wi on it with some ID numbers.

I will attach the photos that he has provided me so far and maybe someone else has this generator.

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He is 4 hours away from the bus and had left before I had asked him to try to see if he could find any more numbers on the engine.]]>
So he is having issues with the generator, it will not start. I have gone through some troubleshooting with him, but we are trying to identify the engine. It has a tag that says Universal Oshkosh, Wi on it with some ID numbers.

I will attach the photos that he has provided me so far and maybe someone else has this generator.

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Thanks for any help.

He is 4 hours away from the bus and had left before I had asked him to try to see if he could find any more numbers on the engine.]]> <![CDATA[Generator switch won’t start generator ….. sometimes]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7749 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:47:08 +0000 Lonestar38ZRC]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7749
Corey Graham
Coach #606
2001 45’ Quadslide
Celina, TX]]>
Corey Graham
Coach #606
2001 45’ Quadslide
Celina, TX]]> <![CDATA[Generator Exhaust Leak & Repair Martin 20KW]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7717 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:41:12 +0000 hypoxia]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7717

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]]> <![CDATA[M&L Engine For Yanmar Parts]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7639 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:31:55 +0000 Jeff@ginosgarageusa.com]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7639

M&L Engine
2835 Hwy 311
Schriever, La 70395

800-960-0068]]>

M&L Engine
2835 Hwy 311
Schriever, La 70395

800-960-0068]]> <![CDATA[Weight of 20kw generator]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7637 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:15:11 +0000 Jack Houpe]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7637 <![CDATA[Generator Lift Pump Connection]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7603 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:15:14 +0000 kkonsulting@msn.com]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=7603