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Old 06-13-2019, 05:56 PM   #41
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they lifted the van and found that a wasps' nest (mud daubers) had completely caused the propane regulator on the Onan to seize. (I bought the van near Atlanta.) They broke the nest off, and cleaned it all out, and voila!
This is an EXTREMELY common syndrome with older Onan's. Happened twice to me. The fix is trivial: There is a little rubber hose sticking down out the bottom of the genset. That is where the nests form (bugs are apparently attracted by fuel odor). Just poke around with a bit of wire to dislodge the mud. Instant fix.

Newer gensets come with a screen at the end of the vent hose that prevents the bugs from getting in. You can make your own easily enough.
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Mine is 10 years old, has 140+ hours on it. I change old every years also I run sea foam every 4-5 tanks of gas. Sea foam good for both vehicle and genny , starts right up no problem.
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It sure sounds like they've simply jerked you around long enough to rack up enough expense to sell you a new unit.
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I am curious -- How much does it cost to replace the Onan?
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I am curious -- How much does it cost to replace the Onan?
The price was $4,250.
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