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Monday, September 2, 2013
Valve Clearance Adjustment for Generac GP5500 Generator
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You messed up few things in the video
ReplyDeleteExhaust on left with valve clearance of 0.2mm but the feeler gauge in PIC shows 0.15mm gauge in the left valve
Thanks again. I used my genny about 30 hours during Hurricane Sandy. Hopefully we won't need it again... I've already changed the oil once, and even though the manual says to adjust at 50 hours and then 100 after, I plan to do it now before preparing for storage so that I won't need to worry about it in the middle of another extended outage.
ReplyDeleteWhat's your take on the various 'crud in the carb bowl' reported issues in other vids? Think it's worth disassembling and cleaning carb as precaution?
If the gasket were made of stiff paper or cork-like material that almost always tares, then a new gasket would be required. This gasket is a heavy-duty rubber ring. The user manual says nothing about replacing the gasket after adjustment. Also, there was a question on the Generac Q&A page asking this. The answer from a Generac staff member was: The valve cover gasket does not need to be replaced ... as long as the gasket is in good condition. Torn, damaged, or worn gaskets should be replaced."
ReplyDeleteNice job! thanks for posting. One question:
ReplyDeleteObviously the valve cover gasket on this one in the vid is brandy new and I'm sure no need to replace, but wouldn't it generally be a wise move to replace the gasket when adjusting?
If so, where to buy?
no need to be mad it does sound like i am but i am not
ReplyDeletebut look low octane 87 has alot of nasty stuff in it trush me i have tested it most of it is addtive one of these is very bad for small engine thats ethenol or e10 wich gums up the carborater look on a sthil oil bottle it tells you to use 89octane or the motomix wich is 93 octane low compression engines ping to but you can not hear it you have to have a thing that reads how many times it preingnites wich i did have one but it is long gone
You're right, higher octane fuel resists pinging in high compression engines! The problem is, these aren't super high compression engines, and they don't ping even with lower octane fuel. However, lower octane fuel can cause carbon buildup. If the engine does not ping, it doesn't benefit from high octane fuel.
ReplyDeleteSimple discussion my friend, please don't be upset! It's just a discussion.
genererac is a good gen if its well taken care of i have had one for 10 years works like a charm just because its cheap does not mean its crap
ReplyDeleteso your telling me being a engine repair man four long time that i am wrong
ReplyDeletehigh octane fuel does not knock as much or peringnion carbon is cause buy addtive in the fuel (ethenol also gums up the carb if it sets for a long time ) thats why i said have a good spark plug and higher octane you have it wrong low octane cause peringnion you are talking to the wrong preson to tell me that i am wrong so if you want me to prove you wrong i can so becareful for what you wish for you might just get it
Higher octane fuel isn't 'better'. It's necessary for high compression engines. In short stroke, low compression engines like this one high octane fuel can cause issues with the exhaust valve and cause carbon build up.
ReplyDeleteHigh octane fuel is not 'cleaner' or 'more powerful' as some assume. In fact, high octane fuel RESISTS burning more than low octane. That's necessary for high compression engines to prevent predetonation.
People buy the cheapest they can afford instead of buying a quality name like Honda.
ReplyDeleteif people would take care of them' use 97 octane fuel instead of 87' maintain change spark plugs change the oil air filter at the right time ,and last but not lest read the instructions. trust me i am a engine repair man any engine i can fix !!
ReplyDeleteMore garbage knockoffs thanks to china! Fun fact on this particular model, and a few like it, ETQ (blue case), Honeywell (White Case), and the orange Generac shown above are all EXACTLY THE SAME. Same engine, same case, different color, different logo. I actually have the ETQ equivalent of this particular model, the sticker says 58dB...like hell 58dB. Replacing it with a proper Yamaha EF2400iSHC.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to get some for review. I am sure there are good ones out there!
ReplyDeleteWhy is everybody making crap generators? Leaks oil, take one tank of fuel to start, shut off and won't start again.
ReplyDeleteI bought the "twin" or knock-off sold under the name of Honneywell 800. It ran beautifuly, one pull start and was 80 dB just like a Yamaha and Honda generator. However, when placed with a 1000 watt load it smoked the inverter. Rather than reset or blow a fuse, it died and did not recover. Went back to Walmart and returned it. Kind of wish it was just a bit more resiliant.
ReplyDeleteHow did the oil leak work out?
ReplyDeleteThose Generac's are garbage and are VERY loud. Buy a Honda or Yamaha and it will be the last one you will ever buy! If you were to take that noisy thing camping someone would toss it off a cliff!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kinds information about the portable generator.it is difficult machine.it' give us good service. portable generator reviews
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