I've got an '02 Gulfstream class-A with a 4800 watt Generac generator. I believe the model is 50G.
The motorhome is new to me - no history on it.
The generator hobbs time shows 850 hours. The generator is leaking oil (when running) and giving some blue smoke (not out the exhaust) at start up, indicating I've got oil on parts of the exhaust.
I've worked on lots of motors, but not generators and mostly larger motors than this. To service, it looks like it'll need to be completely removed and inspected.
Oil leaks only when running - indicating a seal in the area of a moving part (which is most of this thing).
Any opinions on repair vs replace for a 850 hour generator? I know Generac doesn't have the best reputation. A new one will run me around $1750 - assuming I can get the exhuast and remote accessories bolted on from the old one.
The motorhome is new to me - no history on it.
The generator hobbs time shows 850 hours. The generator is leaking oil (when running) and giving some blue smoke (not out the exhaust) at start up, indicating I've got oil on parts of the exhaust.
I've worked on lots of motors, but not generators and mostly larger motors than this. To service, it looks like it'll need to be completely removed and inspected.
Oil leaks only when running - indicating a seal in the area of a moving part (which is most of this thing).
Any opinions on repair vs replace for a 850 hour generator? I know Generac doesn't have the best reputation. A new one will run me around $1750 - assuming I can get the exhuast and remote accessories bolted on from the old one.