[AT] AT Digest, Vol 89, Issue 25 generator
jhilgartner at comcast.net
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Tue Jul 26 15:49:59 PDT 2011
I worked on generators for a construction equipment dealer before I retired . The bigest problem I used to have with home owners was they wouldn't run them. They need to be run atleast every couple months. they have a residgua l magnatism and it looses it after a while if not run. this operates an exiter winding. Although today we have a problem with the gas were'r forced to use. I still do a lot of small engine work at home. I just worked on a coleman 7K gen and the only thing I had to do to get it to work again after setting was to flash the field with a 12v. bat. Jim Hilgartner Hereford MD
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: JD 60 Oil Filter ALSO FENDERS (Dick Day)
2. Re: Okay, it's not Portland, but still a good day (Dean Vinson)
3. OT generator maintenance (Dick Day)
4. Re: OT generator maintenance (charlie hill)
5. Re: OT generator maintenance (Dave Rotigel)
6. Re: OT generator maintenance (Bo Hinch)
7. Re: OT generator maintenance (john hall)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:24:08 -0500
From: "Dick Day" <ddss at telebeep.com>
Subject: Re: [AT] JD 60 Oil Filter ALSO FENDERS
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Thanks to all who replied to my question! In the past, I could go on-line,
place a JD parts order and pick it up the next day w/o having to wait in
line. Their on-line site only showed a 4-pack of filters. I did pick up one
from a dealer the next day and got it running.
Thanks again.
Also, I would like to throw a set of fenders on the 60. On this tractor,
I'm not real picky, OEM/import would be fine.
Any places you've dealt with that you would suggest?
Thanks
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From: Ron Cook
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 11:41 PM
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Subject: Re: [AT] JD 60 Oil Filter
Dick,
The package is right. You just need more John Deeres. The 4 pack
works for me. two A's one 60 and one 4020. All the same filter. But
the gasket is a separate item. That always gripes me.
I think your nearest John Deere dealer would have the single filter
available. As a matter of fact, I think that is the only way they sell
them now.
Ron Cook
Salix, IA
On 7/22/2011 9:01 PM, Dick Day wrote:
> I need to change the filter in my '52 JD60 and am only finding JD brand
> elements in 4-packs. By the time I needs another filter, the 60 will be
> at
> my estate sale :)
>
> It sees less than 10 hours per year of any real use, it's stored in my
> garage so I don't change the oil very often and don't see the need for
> buying a 4-pack. I remember the last time I changed the oil, I bought a
> single filter, not 4 at a time.
>
> Can anyone give me the part# of the single filter?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick
>
>
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:29:26 -0400
From: "Dean Vinson" <dean at vinsonfarm.net>
Subject: Re: [AT] Okay, it's not Portland, but still a good day
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Hi Steve. No, not retired yet. I did switch from military service to
civilian life a few years ago but I still work on Wright-Patterson AFB.
"Company" isn't exactly the right word I guess, more like "organization."
And hmmm, "a few years ago" is actually almost five now that I think about
it. Time doesn't seem to be slowing down any.
I do hope to be at Portland for at least a day but am not sure of my
schedule yet. It'll be great to see all that Prairie Gold!
Dean
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Sewell, Steven
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 12:58 AM
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Today was the day for the annual company picnic, and it was everything a
summer company picnic ought to be: Mostly a goof-off afternoon, lots of
tasty artery-clogging food, blissfully few speeches by the boss, blazing
heat.
>>I guess I missed the 'retirement' from uncle sam??
. I was embarrassed,
but eventually decided that I've been waiting 50 years to be the Ladies'
Choice in something so I might as well take what I can get. :)
>> And enjoy every minute of it!! ;-)
>> See you at Portland this year??
- steve
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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:11:50 -0500
From: "Dick Day" <ddss at telebeep.com>
Subject: [AT] OT generator maintenance
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My Generac 7.5KV generator is 7 years old and other than the semi-annual
testing, it's never been used. I change the oil every year and every other
year, I change the air filter and plug. The manual says I should check the
valve rocker arm clearance after 50 hours of use. It will be a long time
before it hits 50 hours of use at the rate we are going.
Is this something I need to worry about? It's running great as is. It's a
Generac (Briggs?) 15hp OHVI gas engine.
Thanks,
Dick
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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:27:58 -0400
From: "charlie hill" <charliehill at embarqmail.com>
Subject: Re: [AT] OT generator maintenance
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I wouldn't worry about it for about a decade or so unless you start to use
it a lot. grins.
If you decide to check it, it's not all that hard to do.
Charlie
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From: Dick Day
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 8:11 PM
To: ATIS
Subject: [AT] OT generator maintenance
My Generac 7.5KV generator is 7 years old and other than the semi-annual
testing, it's never been used. I change the oil every year and every other
year, I change the air filter and plug. The manual says I should check the
valve rocker arm clearance after 50 hours of use. It will be a long time
before it hits 50 hours of use at the rate we are going.
Is this something I need to worry about? It's running great as is. It's a
Generac (Briggs?) 15hp OHVI gas engine.
Thanks,
Dick
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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:30:40 -0400
From: Dave Rotigel <rotigel at me.com>
Subject: Re: [AT] OT generator maintenance
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Dick,
The clearance WILL NOT change when the engine is not running! Fifty
hours is fifty hours independent of if 25 of those hours happen in
1976 and the other 25 happen in 2047. (Check the clearance in 2047!)
Dave
On Jul 25, 2011, at 8:11 PM, Dick Day wrote:
> My Generac 7.5KV generator is 7 years old and other than the semi-
> annual
> testing, it's never been used. I change the oil every year and every
> other
> year, I change the air filter and plug. The manual says I should
> check the
> valve rocker arm clearance after 50 hours of use. It will be a long
> time
> before it hits 50 hours of use at the rate we are going.
>
> Is this something I need to worry about? It's running great as is.
> It's a
> Generac (Briggs?) 15hp OHVI gas engine.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick
>
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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:56:42 -0500
From: Bo Hinch <bohinch at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [AT] OT generator maintenance
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My biggest question is , the governor electronic or does it work off the
cam/timing gear ??
I have seen quite a few of the electronic governors fail and when that
happens , everything turns to S?i(^#$@ .
Bo Hinch in S/W Louisiana
On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 7:11 PM, Dick Day <ddss at telebeep.com> wrote:
> My Generac 7.5KV generator is 7 years old and other than the semi-annual
> testing, it's never been used. I change the oil every year and every other
> year, I change the air filter and plug. The manual says I should check the
> valve rocker arm clearance after 50 hours of use. It will be a long time
> before it hits 50 hours of use at the rate we are going.
>
> Is this something I need to worry about? It's running great as is. It's a
> Generac (Briggs?) 15hp OHVI gas engine.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick
>
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:03:32 -0400
From: "john hall" <jtchall at nc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [AT] OT generator maintenance
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The biggest problem I have with equipment that sits a long while is always
fuel related. I would keep an eye on the fuel lines for cracking/leaks.Other
than that your maintenance schedule sounds more than adequate. I usually
crank mine at the beginning of hurricane season and then again in December.
Hmmm, seems hurricane season is here, guess I know what I need to do this
week.
John Hall
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From: "Dick Day" <ddss at telebeep.com>
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Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 8:11 PM
Subject: [AT] OT generator maintenance
> My Generac 7.5KV generator is 7 years old and other than the semi-annual
> testing, it's never been used. I change the oil every year and every other
> year, I change the air filter and plug. The manual says I should check
> the
> valve rocker arm clearance after 50 hours of use. It will be a long time
> before it hits 50 hours of use at the rate we are going.
>
> Is this something I need to worry about? It's running great as is. It's a
> Generac (Briggs?) 15hp OHVI gas engine.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick
>
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