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20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - Doug Mills - 06-10-2016

Hey guys,
 Just wondering if anyone has replaced or rebuilt a 20kw Generator?
How many hrs. is the life expectancy?

Thank you in advance

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - Fulltiming - 06-10-2016

There are a couple of Newells at the Rally that have around 8500 and 9500 hours on them and they are going strong.

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - encantotom - 06-10-2016

mine is one of those michael is talking about. i have 8800 hours on mine

tom

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - ccjohnson - 06-11-2016

They should make 30K hrs with good maintenance. That is engine part. Generator head might need brushes etc once in a while.

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - bikestuff - 06-11-2016

Mine has 7748 hours and nary a problem (knock on wood).

Running these things is they key to long life and happiness.

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - Doug Mills - 06-14-2016

Thank you everyone!
That helps a lot, I really appreciate the help!
Love the form by the way!
Doug

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - Bob Standeford - 06-14-2016

I have 8606 hrs. on my 1999, #516 Newell and the engine blew up on me. Kholer has gone out of the RV business, I'm having problem with parts. I'm at Cabin diesel, in Big Cabin, OK., they are looking for parts. Don't know for sure what all we need. but block for sure, walls scored on 2 middle cylinders. Anyone have any idea for replacement parts. Have been told a Co. called Martin, took over for Kholer.

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - HoosierDaddy - 06-14-2016

Martin Diesel
27809 CR 424
POB 1000
Defiance, Ohio 43512
419-782-9911
They are about an hour from me. They have always treated me and my buddies fairly.

http://www.martindiesel.com/contact.htm

If your engine is a Yanmar a John Deere dealer may have parts

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - Bob Standeford - 06-15-2016

Thanks Daddy,
Looks like a complete replacement, motor and ginny, will know more later today.

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RE: 20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many - Yachts - 06-17-2016

That sux, how long will you be in big cabin I'll be in Miami Sunday if you need some assistance

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