Backup power for Mr Carlson's Lab. Let's make this generator run again. To learn more about electronics, and gain access to my designs and inventions, click here: / mrcarlsonslab
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@MrCarlsonsLab4 жыл бұрын
To learn more about electronics, and gain access to my designs and inventions, click here: www.patreon.com/MrCarlsonsLab
@mfr584 жыл бұрын
Nice work Mr Carlson. Do you have a home PV array and battery, as well, for autonomous power?
@wes11bravo4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I would be interested in seeing the permanent installation plus any additional work you'll be doing on this Onan.
@boredfartless42214 жыл бұрын
You've seen the will it run trends, bit late aren't you?
@imthesquareroot61254 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of content. I love to see you do a series on this project. Like what you are going to do to make it reliable and how you are going to install it into home power systems.
@DEVUNK884 жыл бұрын
Do you know anyone that repairs small generator heads? I have two honda generators a 5.5kw and 11kw that both heads shorted and I cant seem to find any shop that can rewind or repair them. Or maybe a source for used or affordable replacements. I know this isnt what your channel is for but I thought since your so knowledgeable about electricity you might know some folks or maybe what type of shops or supply stores (used or new) I could find such things...or anyone in the comments have any ideas?
@robertturner49134 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say Thank You. Eight days ago, I had open heart surgery and had, at that point been in the hospital six days prior to the surgery. Since August 2, I have been in and out of the hospital several times. WHAT I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ARE YOUR VIDEOS. They made my stay in the hospital much more bearable (I took a laptop) and several of the nurses would pop in from time to time to see what you were fixing in whatever video I was watching. I just hope that my cardiac thoracic surgeon is as good at fixing things as you are. I go back to work in seven weeks at which time I will become a patron. In a way, you helped me through all this almost as much as anyone else. THANKS!
@MrCarlsonsLab4 жыл бұрын
Thats great Robert, I'm glad I can help make this process easier for you. Thanks for sharing your story, and your feedback too!
@SuperVstech4 жыл бұрын
Oh, it hurts my head seeing red negative cable and black positive cable...
@a4000t4 жыл бұрын
I agree, the things people do *rolls eyes*
@DrTeddyMMM4 жыл бұрын
Come on... it's almost standard in China... Matter of fact it could be all sorts of color combinations.... DOH! :P
@geoffmorgan60594 жыл бұрын
Positive earth! (No, but just to say the Canadians had to learn something from the British.) These gensets run at 1800 rpm, so much quieter than the 3600 screaming, less copper, etc. machines. Keep those videos on line!
@JeffCounsil-rp4qv4 жыл бұрын
LOL! I cringed at that when he pointed out Red as the negative. Someone not paying attention, or accustomed to Red as the positive, might connect the battery backwards.
@hadireg4 жыл бұрын
haha thanks! same here 😁
@bobbyvarnell93504 жыл бұрын
Mustie worked on a tube radio, now your working on a generator, you guys have got to be buddies, and are screwing with us.
@SharkoonBln4 жыл бұрын
The same thing came to my mind. I some way Mr. C goes the typical Mustie1 route: Check for spark first. For some funny reason Mr. C also talks the exact same way Mustie1 did narrate his Onan video. Just exchange in your mind the two voices, and you could hear a typical Mustie1 narration :) Too funny
@dave11354 жыл бұрын
Imagine a colab between Mr. Carlson and mustie1? That would make my millennium
@bobbyvarnell93504 жыл бұрын
A collaboration would be an awesome idea!!! Maybe they could tackle the homemade Lamborghini together.
@dantx45454 жыл бұрын
@ Mustie1 is a you tube channel the guy's name is Darren I believe and he works on mainly older small engine powered items check him out!
@back40bandit984 жыл бұрын
My fathers garage looked just like that. He had lots of shelving with electronics test gear and old ham radio equipment all over the place. There were work benches with oscilloscopes and multi-meters and power supplies and lots of tools. He even had drawers full of the old tubes for radios and TV's. There were transmitters and receivers and antenna's. Old teletype machine with the paper punch tape that would run through it. I remember one year we took all the paper punch outs, the little dots, and put them in balloons with helium and let them go in my grandmothers kitchen. She had to pop the balloons to get them down. Ha Ha, It rained millions of tiny little paper dots all over her kitchen. I really miss my dad and those days.
@bobvines004 жыл бұрын
Did your Grandmother paddle you? ;)
@JAMESMANHUNT94 жыл бұрын
thats one way to make grandma mad i sprayed my grandma's fridge with the kitchen faucet pull out hose once
@back40bandit984 жыл бұрын
No, But she sure did take it out on my dad. I never saw my dad run so fast. LOL
@pmkleinp4 жыл бұрын
I thought I was watching Mustie1 at first when I saw this come up in my feed.
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
Lmao i thought that too 😂
@andyrecord4 жыл бұрын
Next Paul will do an AvE style teardown and rebuild! "careful not to release the schmoo!"
@jimb0324 жыл бұрын
Me too! Expect Mustie would have that carb in the ultrasonic cleaner before even trying to start it!
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
@@jimb032 Yeah you know he would lol. , He would be testing all the generator head and adjusting the carb to maintain 60 hurtz
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
@@andyrecord I had to look 2 times cause i didnt think Paul did engine work or even knew how to since it seems hes more into electronics itself, but since its a generator i do see why he chose to do a video on it.
@sstorholm4 жыл бұрын
Please make a video on the “permanent installation” as well, I’d be interested in seeing how you go about wiring it in!
@TheStefanskoglund14 жыл бұрын
What about wiring it in ? I would expect that he adds something which stabilises the voltage and also thinking about safety of himself, the ones who connects and starts it and the physical safety of the utility's line workers ! Line worker safety = make sure to disconnect the incoming line from your owns equipment ie generator while the generator is in service. Remember that if the line power is down and you connect the generator to your incoming line , on the other side of the nearest transformer , it will be HVAC !
@countryhamop45804 жыл бұрын
@@TheStefanskoglund1 That's where a transfer switch comes in.
@sstorholm4 жыл бұрын
Stefan Skoglund I happen to be very aware of the safety requirements to ensure that you don’t backfeed the grid, I’m more interested in how he intends to go about that part (manual transfer switch, interlocked contactors etc.) and also how to select what loads are powered by the generator. And seeing Mr Carlson, who does engine maintenance with a curve tracer, wire in a generator should be quite interesting. Also, I might add that transfer switches and interlocks are something more commonly found on home setups, most permanent larger gensets (50 kVA and up) these days have a option of synchronizing with the grid with the explicit intention of feeding power into the grid. The idea is to be able to fully load the genset during test firings. And a back fed line is something you always have to expect when working on HV distribution system, especially these days with all sorts of grid tied PV arrays and other microproduction. And technically, a cold line should always be earthed on both sides of a fault before anybody touches it, and these dead phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground shorts will pop the transformer fuses instantly if there’s any real power being fed in.
@countryhamop45804 жыл бұрын
@stephen john gray A transfer switch CAN have that function built in, but not necessarily. Its primary purpose is to disconnect the house wiring from the grid to both keep it from trying to power the whole neighborhood as well as protect line repairmen from getting electrocuted. The first transformer past the house would step it up to a few thousand volts minimum.
@littlerhino20064 жыл бұрын
Really cool project Mr. Carlson. Making the neighbors jealous and Mrs. Carlson happy. I'm glad to see your mechanical knowledge. I really enjoyed seeing you modify the EGR system on your Camaro, it was neat to see the results compared with the averages of more modern vehicles. My only formal training has been to become a mechanic but I have more of an interest in engineering, I just don't really know where to start to teach myself. The prospect of tens of thousands of dollars in debt is deterring me from returning to school. With that said, I'm grateful you're sharing your knowledge with the world, I find it asinine that someone would down vote this.
@ianbutler19834 жыл бұрын
I, of course, know nothing of your situation. However, as someone who returned to school later in life, I would encourage you to do it. Take a single class, not too ambitious at first, and see how it feels. If the debt can be re-paid with a year or two's increased earnings, it is worth it if it makes you happy.
@YourMom-mq4zc3 жыл бұрын
Mechanics and engineering can't be taught you either have it or you don't. Mechanics are a dying breed.
@StationGarageSt4 жыл бұрын
I'm old enough to remember car electrics being just plugs,points condensors! But now 40+yrs in the trade as a mechanic I find myself subscribing to your brilliant channel to learn the abstract conscepts behind electronics in order to repair my customers vehicles which are now all wires, circuits, sensors and actuators, which the added fun of nodes, networks, hexidex codes, software et al........... Thought ypu would like to know that everything I pick up from you gets passed straight on to my apprentices. That curve tracer is sweet, watched the build video but not until it's practical use here did I appreciate the trace interpretations. Thanks.
@MrCarlsonsLab4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback Jamie!
@dave11354 жыл бұрын
Vehicle CANBUS systems are all kinds of fun in addition to the engine management systems. I was a Drivability and engine computer systems tech for my local GM dealer for 30 years. Been out of working at the transistion from resistive multiplexing to canbus systems and oh how it's changed. We're not auto techs anymore, we're electronics technicians. Lol
@thendric4 жыл бұрын
Don't rev the engine. The armature can't take a lot of centrifugal force. The windings can be damaged from too many rpm's. The voltage can be adjusted from the shunt field resistor in the rear of the generator. Set your hertz to 62.5 no load. That's about 1850 rpm. The engine has a oil pressure switch. I went to the Onan factory in 1987 and got certified on repairing RV gensets just like that. Last buy a bigger muffler. Under load that thing will make a lot of noise.
@familyd59524 жыл бұрын
thendric Wow... what he said.
@AlexanderBukh4 жыл бұрын
he only tapped throttle lightly, from a layman's perspective. so, better no revving at all?
@BruceNitroxpro4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexanderBukh , Yup. That's what he said.
@ixamraxi4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceNitroxpro Yeah, but he's being alarmist, it wasn't rev'ed more than a couple hundred rpms. It's highly unlikely that would damage anything, especially given the engine is typically governed/limited in throttle travel to prevent excessive rpms. Regarding the muffler, it sounded like Mr Carlson intends to pipe the exhaust outside and use a larger muffler, meaning the one he's put on there for now is primarily for testing purposes, to keep it from being too loud while working on it. So his recommendations with respect to those two issues, while surely appreciated, are basically unnecessary. The rest is solid advice, assuming he can't find a service/owners manual that provides specific settings for that generator.
@lassitc4 жыл бұрын
My dad bought a camper in the early 1970's that had Onan genset in it. He also bought a manual for it later. The generator head used an armature in it. The manual was very easy to read through to fix things on your own. The sparkplug wires had a braided wire coax like covering to reduce the rfi generated by the unit. The unit we had, had the blower sucking the air across the engine cooling fins and out the side port.
@TheMadMagician874 жыл бұрын
Great to see this sort of content alongside your electronics, thanks.
@japc43264 жыл бұрын
How nice that he does these videos for anyone to see and explains in detail the procedures...bravo sir!
@tucker9342 жыл бұрын
Mr. Carlson i can’t hold it back any longer your knowledge has became a strong Inspiration for me! I started as a young child working on small engines took stuff apart to understand what does what, as I grew older my knowledge capacity got greater, (you never stop learning!), and I moved to several other hobbies. Electronics has became my top favorite, but watching You listing to your advice, and everything! I truly appreciate your effort, and time to show and do all of it, and it’s became truly Inspirational for me!
@EsotericArctos4 жыл бұрын
It was great to see a slightly different aspect of Mr Carlson. Great that it ran without too much work on your part.
@MoraFermi4 жыл бұрын
That muffler was /so/ close to achieving liftoff. Very nice generator, hope it will serve you for many years to come.
@alankuentz46174 жыл бұрын
I have an onan cck very similar to yours. They are excellent generators. Glad to see you now have one!
@derofromdown-under28324 жыл бұрын
Great checking on the motor Paul. Good that you had no dramas with the engine. Seems to purr nicely. No adjustments needed by the looks of things... WELL DONE!!! 10/10
@jberk85294 жыл бұрын
What a great video at first I thought it was a Mustie1 video, but a very different approach and I liked it very much!!
@lvomotor4 жыл бұрын
So did I! Mustie is such a god for making long videos :)
@ZoeyR864 жыл бұрын
Same here mustie is a Rockstar in salvation.
@ericdee68023 жыл бұрын
Mr.Carlson is a Genius when it comes to Electronics.
@marcelinomontanosanchez36723 жыл бұрын
Como beo el video en espanol
@gregorythomas3334 жыл бұрын
The reversed colors for the battery connection are making me twitch! You one-upped Mustie1 with the curve tracer...pretty nifty to see that in action...the combination of two of my interests now covered by two of my favorite creators. I am very interested in seeing the generator re-wired & installed...please continue this video.
@VintageTechFan4 жыл бұрын
Red is black and plus is minus?
@jimb0324 жыл бұрын
Yes but Mr Carlson didn't break out the ultrasonic cleaner. Mustie would have had that carb in the ultrasonic in under 5 mins of the video. :)
@MrBurritoMan4 жыл бұрын
I just found your video the day after someone gave me a Miller AEAD-200LE. I saved the video and a few days later realized that the generator that you are working on is very similar to the Miller welder/generator that I have. Thanks for the walkthrough!
@marklefebvre57584 жыл бұрын
I have never seen anyone go through an entire system so thoroughly, but now I feel like I know what to look for with such a system. Thanks, this was fantastic.
@MrCarlsonsLab4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Mark.
@raywood81874 жыл бұрын
I love mechanical devices as much as I do electronics. I hope you show us the generator again after you've done all the cleaning and rewiring.
@jimb0324 жыл бұрын
I can't believe Mr Carlson of all people didn't flip the multimeter to frequency to see if the run speed needed adjusted! Sadness! Still great video, loved it.
@DrTeddyMMM4 жыл бұрын
Exactly my first thought!... I was interested what frequency this thing was chooching at... I did note the voltage fluctuations...
@josephgugel92184 жыл бұрын
I think he left his frequency standard at the shop. (I was curious too)
@NathanSmith-mg1wn Жыл бұрын
I spent so long looking for a starter motor! Thanks for covering that! I don’t have a curve tracer, so I used an ohms meter, and that worked too. Thank you for this video! I just bought a onan generator out of an rv and I know nothing about how it works, and this video is very helpful!
@tomaskey68444 жыл бұрын
Love this video! I have one of those older Onan's in a 1974 Revcon. I got it running but it dies out after a few minutes and suspect the problem is in the fuel lines from the fuel tank. Can't wait to get back to work on that project. Good job sir! I really like your work
@mvm924 жыл бұрын
Let’s see if this generator will run *breaks out the curve tracer* Oh this one’s going to be good
@ke4est4 жыл бұрын
Paul, you always catch me as I am getting ready for bed! Well sleep can wait.
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
God i was about to sleep too 😤
@messaoudkrioua50024 жыл бұрын
Me too
@mlkegates58574 жыл бұрын
Nice change of pace from the electronics. Very interesting. I also liked seeing all of the electronic devices and goodies in the garage. Looks a lot like mine.
@gibbyrockerhunter2 жыл бұрын
My Carlson, you are amazing. I love how when I search for a good video on random “how to” or “about videos” you are often on the list of suggestions. You are always the best video on the subject. I need more people like you in my life. Although I think you are a one of a kind dude. I appreciate what you do and how you do so. Thanks for it all!
@MrCarlsonsLab2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jenniferwhitewolf37844 жыл бұрын
"Almost confused, ... its like 'Mustie1' morphed into 'Mr C' Nice to see you outside the lab. ... the backdrop shelf of stacked up future electronics projects is interesting to see too.
@londontaxijim95264 жыл бұрын
Paul, the second you say “Welcome to Mr Carlsons lab” I’m in.
@JerryDodge4 жыл бұрын
"Hi everyone!"
@bostedtap83994 жыл бұрын
Unique approach to starting a ICE generator, excellent job. Thanks for sharing.
@victoryfirst28784 жыл бұрын
I love these gensets. I got one that is roughly the same shape but much larger at 65 KW. Nice job Mr Carlson.
@americanmultigenic4 жыл бұрын
I definitely would enjoy seeing the "restoration" you do to this generator. And I'd also be interested in the wiring and installation details. Thanks!
@ClassicalRips4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Carlson at 1 am? But I was about to sleep...
@3v068 Жыл бұрын
I am utterly FASCINATED at how you troubleshoot a generator motor like this. I am coming from a mechanics standpoint, and I would have started and done things COMPLETELY different. Interesting video!
@jafinch784 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see and watch. Cool seeing the curve tracer also. Thanks for sharing!
@SteveHacker4 жыл бұрын
As if I weren’t already hooked on this channel, now here’s a “Will It Run” video (a la the Mustie1 channel)... YYYESSS! Now I’m more hooked than ever! I can’t wait until the next billing cycle on Patreon hits so I can start digging into my electronics learning at the highest/customized/personalized level! Exciting stuff! Thanks! 😊😊😊
@gwesco4 жыл бұрын
Should have taken a look at the frequency to see if it would maintain close to 60 Hz.
@TediumGenius5 ай бұрын
A little late to this, I just took possession of one, and your electrical checks are fantastic information for me! Thanks again! LOVE that you've shown a mechanical video!
@turbochardged4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy electronic and mechanical, so all those videos are informative and educational. I also enjoy the innovate ideas you use to fix common problems.
@0dium.4 жыл бұрын
"little" curve tracer … almost as big as the motor :D
@RinoaL4 жыл бұрын
I am shocked that your garage is full of old radio equipment. :p
@rebelba424 жыл бұрын
...just for a moment, I expected watching the exhaust attachment goes airborne right though the garage roof while starting up the motor :) Repairing stuff while filming freehand isn't an easy task and I have to thank you for taking the extra time to share this with us! Many Thanks Paul, have a great Week!
@MrCarlsonsLab4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ralf (and family) :^)
@GothGuy885Ай бұрын
brought back some memories for me. my friend and I used to have classic cars that we collected, and were working on restoring 2 Hudson's, a 47 and a 49, a 53 Nash Ambassador, and an already fully restored 1954 Packard. the 1947 Hudson that had an electric fuel pump. the clacking noise underneath the floorboard would be fast at first, and as the Carburetor bowl filled, the clacking would slow, signaling that the bowl was full,and then you could start her up. he was of the generation when these cars were an everyday thing, and he taught me alot ,like how to prime the carb, on mechanical pump engines, adjusting and replacing the points, setting the timing, replacing brakes, and on and on. I miss him, and the Cars. ☹
@ShainAndrews4 жыл бұрын
If only you had enough electrical gadgets to to offer it a proper load test ;-)
@Newberntrains4 жыл бұрын
There is nothing of that sort even within 40 km of his place lol Wonder if he could run his whole lab at once on this little guy
@countryhamop45804 жыл бұрын
LOL! He had a 1kw RCA AM broadcast transmitter next to the back wall of his garage. That would suck up most of the juice that thing could put out.
@waynethompson84164 жыл бұрын
Interesting and enjoyable video. One thing concerned me though, you kept holding the RED battery lead and calling it the Negative connection. EVERYTHING I have ever dealt with in electronics has Red as the Positive and Black as the Negative. Did I miss something?
@mredge1364 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree. As soon as he touched that red terminal and said the "negative" my eyes flew open. I've then noticed a short time later that somebody had used the incorrectly coloured cables. I do have to say, I have been watching Mr. Carlson lab for a couple of years. And when he pulled out this Onan generator, he got A LOT more street cred with me.
@waynethompson84164 жыл бұрын
@Lassi Kinnunen , I am well aware of that, it is just that I expected that Mr. Carlson would have noticed it and changed it to the correct color code.
@LynnWrayDillard4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Now that you know “it will run” hope you’re going to post an “after” video showing the cleanup, rewiring and, most importantly, the oil change. Thanks for your great work Mr. Carlson.
@pierreretief4 жыл бұрын
Really loved this video. Love it when you combine electronics and mechanics.
@MobWithGuns4 жыл бұрын
what about load testing the generator to make sure all the fields are operational
@AlexanderBukh4 жыл бұрын
after rewiring, i'd guess
@shawnhuk4 жыл бұрын
Paul, you said “back at the house” - where is your shop? I was under the understanding your shop was in your basement.
@throttlebottle59064 жыл бұрын
this appears to in a garage, detached garage at same location (I think from previous videos) maybe it was an attached garage lol
@theaveragejoestinkeringand44074 жыл бұрын
Those are very high-quality machines. I remember growing up one of my friends dad worked for Onan and drove a service truck his garage was full of those old Onan generator so he was always running them in his shop repairing them it was pretty interesting. I’d love to find one of those to go in my p42 step van.
@bojebreinbjerg4 жыл бұрын
Now I got a lesson I didn't expect. I didn't really understand the usability with the Curve Tracer, but NOW ... GREAT!
@GrandsonofKong4 жыл бұрын
To paraphrase Monty Python…."and now for something completely different". Also you can sell this for $15K to folks in Northern California if delivered!!
@denniseldridge29364 жыл бұрын
I would have thought, with a name like Onan, it would start itself...
@captaintrips29804 жыл бұрын
Ah, another person familiar with Biblical figures. Did you ever feel like you were the only one who made that connection?
@denniseldridge29364 жыл бұрын
@@captaintrips2980 Yes, and I can see from your incredible rhetorical abilities you're a master debater....
@srduke4 жыл бұрын
Having read this comment, I don't feel quite so bad about my first thought on seeing the name of the generator.
@denniseldridge29364 жыл бұрын
@@srduke Well at least it's not as bad as the name of the guy who started the company, Mr. Harry Palmer . . . [Note: That's fake news ;-)]
@Steve_Just_Steve4 жыл бұрын
I love you mechanical vids, probable cause they are the only ones where I understand %100 of what you're doing. lol. The air compressor and Firebird emissions vids are some of my favs.
@McTroyd4 жыл бұрын
So glad I'm not the only one who keeps more stuff in the garage than cars! :D Can't let my wife watch this though, or she'll make me organize it. D: Thanks for the great video as always! Love watching the diagnostic/troubleshooting process.
@davidkierzkowski4 жыл бұрын
Right when I was going to turn it off and go to bed... thanks! 😝
@TheGalaxyhopper4 жыл бұрын
me too
@Brandon_B.4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I have maintained & operated Onan gensets for 20 years, but I have never seen one this old. LOL
@sreggird604 жыл бұрын
When I was in the Air Force I worked on Onan engines that looked very much like this in mobile light carts. They were very easy to work on as you said.
@bananasEveryday4 жыл бұрын
It smells Mustie in here.... ;)
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
😂 ikr!!!
@dannyfreitas21204 жыл бұрын
That is nice it's low rpm 1800 not as noisey
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
@Dave Micolichek You are correct , 1800 rpm units are getting hard to come by because they are known for reliability and low fuel consumption. Only way i would run a generator is if its 1800 rpm hands down the best.
@dannyfreitas21204 жыл бұрын
I have one it came out of a big motor home. It's wired 120 5k model
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
@@dannyfreitas2120 Yeah they came in 110v 220v and combo 110/220v units. I at one point had all 3 of them like that.
@charlesmarlin66324 жыл бұрын
Well Done!! Enjoy Mechanical Videos Very Much. Great way to show uses for your inventions & equipment outside the lab.
@michaelrasile79984 жыл бұрын
I know absolutely nothing about electronics except that I was a shortwave listenener many years ago. My rig was a now obsolete Hallicrafters SX110 and I had a center tap antenna. Pulled in some pretty distant stations. Then I saw that you also know a lot about cars. Watched your vid on making your car passable for the emissions test. And then today I watched your video on the generator. Pretty impressive. Enjoy your videos very much. Very informative.
@BigDaddy_MRI4 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion, when you change the oil, go to the Amsoil web page, and order Amsoil 100% synthetic oil for air cooled engines. This will extend the life of all the bearings and will lower friction in the engine. I have a 10 year old John Deere riding mower and it has only seen the Amsoil products with regard to lubrication. It starts and runs like it was new. I also use the Signature synthetic oil in all my vehicles. I highly recommend you have a look. Generators work hard during their lifetimes, and Amsoil is a stellar performer. You’ve done a lot for me and I’ve enjoyed your KZfaq videos and I’ve become a Patreon because of your constant adherence to correct troubleshooting and instruction for individuals who want to hone their skills or learn electronics. So, I thought I would return the favor. I suggest you visit Amsoil’s web page and have a look. It’s worth the trip. Cheers!! Excellent video. Thank you!!
@ShainAndrews4 жыл бұрын
Your maintenance, and care are what net you the results.
@abc-ni9uw4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a new video: My entire estate walk through :)
@MrPnew14 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see an EE's approach to starting this engine :) Well done Paul
@poolmotorrepairguyFL2 жыл бұрын
The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info Mr Carlson
@WG554 жыл бұрын
"Onan"? Given what happened to Onan in the Bible (Genesis 38), that is a strange name for a generator.
@littlerhino20064 жыл бұрын
Lol being raised in a Christian church, I'm somewhat ashamed this is the first time learning of this. Could give everyone a summary?
@littlerhino20064 жыл бұрын
I guess I have heard the story before but forgot the names. Pretty weird though
@ShainAndrews4 жыл бұрын
Or... it was named after David Onan.
@stevus064 жыл бұрын
So glad I stumbled upon this channel! Great content
@gooseknack3 жыл бұрын
That has been well looked after. Apart from the sticky choke, it sounds as sweet as a sewing machine. Good find!
@NekitaNet4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful you've gone over many of the parts that might give an issue! Looking forward to see any videos where you tackle this generator project further! Hopefully you'll film those as well :-) Many thanks! :-)
@boss70694 жыл бұрын
mr carlson. I can rewind the whole genset. that is my specialty. but I am not as advanced of a electronic technician as you are. I always love your diverse knowledge of all things electrical. keep up the great work as it helps thousands.
@danielwithers33959 ай бұрын
Does this thing have a starter ??
@robertcalkjr.83254 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! Nice generator.
@ProlificInvention4 жыл бұрын
That device you built is something else! Great to see such a nice generator running perfectly. New subscriber
@Ryan-uz2cr4 жыл бұрын
Just sold my 60s onan 15kw model 15.0jc. Had a 4cyl air cooled motor built by Studebaker and a massive generator head. Great unit but too big for my needs :) cool vid, these Onans will run forever!
@kenzingzong67044 жыл бұрын
"I hope you enjoy these videos", yes sir I enjoy them a lot! lol Seriously never thought you may stroll into small motors and generators, that's an area a friend of mine wanted me to help with recently and quite the coincidence. I am an RF guy like you but never got much into engines. This has been more than helpful!
@duanerogers53914 жыл бұрын
I like the mix up of material, keep it coming!!
@ricardogomes85674 жыл бұрын
As always, great video! Thank you for posting it!
@jimgiordano82184 жыл бұрын
I have fixed many generators. Usually a carb rebuild and back up and running. Onan built a tried and true product, as we have seen here. I have seen them in many motor homes/coaches. You can't beat them. Nice video, it reminded me of your first video with the mustang emissions, that was really cool stuff.
@scottferguson19324 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see that your diagnostic methodology works as well in the mechanical realm as it does with electronics.
@cornbobrimlove78924 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Your knowledge of many things is impressive. Jack of all trades.
@a4000t4 жыл бұрын
Great old generators. I found the earlier version of your jenny many years ago in a field and drug it home,it was in poor shape due to being rained in for many years. I tore it down,rebuilt the engine and restored it all to operation. That was 15 years ago and it's still going today. Keep good oil in it,filtered fuel and keep up maintenance and they run forever.
@lesd404 жыл бұрын
Great score! Congrats!
@hadireg4 жыл бұрын
sweet!! another great video! Thanks Paul! Well I know now what's common between all ppl deeply passionate about electronics: actually they're amazed about everything that works and they don't understand seeking that great feeling to know and even better, to solve problems and improve systems of different kinds. from the mechanical ticking clock, the invisible carriers of radio programs to the fascinating layout of electronic components on a board. all those remain questions in our head, untill ,if we're lucky enough, school or some talented ppl like you start checking the boxes of a lifetime pending questions.
@AyFrame4 жыл бұрын
More videos like this please, it gives a bit of variety thank you
@Les5374 жыл бұрын
You are one impressive man. Thanks for the continued inspiration.
@OBC-radio4 жыл бұрын
I really like the mechanical videos you do. I’d be interested to see a future video on this generator to see the finished result of the installation.
@hpelisr4 жыл бұрын
Well this is a very good demo. Has mechanical and electrical, very useful this time of year. Time for me to get mine out and look it over and run it for the first start up of the season.
@vc33824 жыл бұрын
By far one of your best videos, thank you sir!
@RickCoker305644 жыл бұрын
Mr Carlson and Mustie1 are my favorite utube developers! Thanks for the video!
@doctorjohn-burgtekie4 жыл бұрын
Another great video Mr. Carlson you deserve an Oscar.
@chrisbailey47594 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul, excellent video, don't really understand why people down vote videos that impart useful knowledge, how about designing an electronic ignition module to replace the old mechanical ignition system, I think others would be interested to see you do that, thanks again Paul, and here's an extra thumbs up from me 👍.
@joelaughlin55324 жыл бұрын
I have a lil Onan bout like your, works great! Great video, always learn n enjoy from your stuff!
@cbanks54553 жыл бұрын
the red and black cable sorta stumped me, but I have to say, that was amazing watching you figure out what the problem was without even turning a wrench. Well done!!
@robertdavis67084 жыл бұрын
I had this exact generator in a 1980 Holiday Rambler Class C motor home. Reliable was it's best trait, vibrations in the motor home it's worse. But she never failed to start and sometimes ran 24 hrs. while dry camping in hot weather. Onan made a smooth generator for sure.
@steveng55034 жыл бұрын
You’ve got all the luck! A BIG 👍 from me! 🇬🇧
@vicmiller71914 жыл бұрын
Well this was a big surprise, yes you do have a little clean up but Onans are some of the best out there. And very reliable. Thanks for sharing...Vic
@killerdeamonking4 жыл бұрын
@Dave Micolichek Depends on where you look on the web, there are still lots of new old stocks laying around plus if you know how to cross referance you could sub in needed parts with modern parts.
@Jim-ie6uf4 жыл бұрын
A man of many talents!
@nogeek434 жыл бұрын
Good job on the Onan. I love your electonics videos and would love to see some mechanical repairs also.