Never use generator except if I want too make coffee while at sea . Would fire it up every few weeks , just too keep things moving
I use dockside all the time
I am anal on keeping my Regal 28.60 pristine , oil changes , flushing engines . etc
Recently when I fired up generator it shut off after few minutes . I use my boat weekly and during recent weeks fired up, runs short while, cuts off.
Since I never use my attitude is no big deal , but the anal side of me wants everything working as it should .
Kohler is model 5 E
Water cooled. Upon investigation noticed no water was coming out side of boat. Impeller change necessary
I guess engine shutting is a safety so engine does not get hot.
Biggest issue is getting too generator . Buried along side one of the 4.3 engines
My grandson is a big help getting too tight areas in engine room and removed starboard casing, removing impeller cover . I purchased a impeller and had it ready for install . After install still no water coming thru. Checked all hoses and filters & petcock all clear. Removed impeller cover & starting engine noticed impeller not spinning . Then noticed shaft not spinning .
Going on line I find this is a common problem that the plastic gears that the shaft sits on strip .
Calling Kohler they supplied me with a local generator shop that has sells marine generator over the counter
. I need a bit more info Has anybody done this change ?? what am in store for ?
Allen wrench what size ? I see from others difficult removing. I have no leverage too work or room .
Does the impeller casing come off and shaft & gears?
Biggest issue is I cant position myself too work .
Everything is feel . Cant see side anything only side view .
Thoughts other then hiring a guy
Thanks
I use dockside all the time
I am anal on keeping my Regal 28.60 pristine , oil changes , flushing engines . etc
Recently when I fired up generator it shut off after few minutes . I use my boat weekly and during recent weeks fired up, runs short while, cuts off.
Since I never use my attitude is no big deal , but the anal side of me wants everything working as it should .
Kohler is model 5 E
Water cooled. Upon investigation noticed no water was coming out side of boat. Impeller change necessary
I guess engine shutting is a safety so engine does not get hot.
Biggest issue is getting too generator . Buried along side one of the 4.3 engines
My grandson is a big help getting too tight areas in engine room and removed starboard casing, removing impeller cover . I purchased a impeller and had it ready for install . After install still no water coming thru. Checked all hoses and filters & petcock all clear. Removed impeller cover & starting engine noticed impeller not spinning . Then noticed shaft not spinning .
Going on line I find this is a common problem that the plastic gears that the shaft sits on strip .
Calling Kohler they supplied me with a local generator shop that has sells marine generator over the counter
. I need a bit more info Has anybody done this change ?? what am in store for ?
Allen wrench what size ? I see from others difficult removing. I have no leverage too work or room .
Does the impeller casing come off and shaft & gears?
Biggest issue is I cant position myself too work .
Everything is feel . Cant see side anything only side view .
Thoughts other then hiring a guy
Thanks
