Thanks Jeff! I just did mine based on your video. I also installed a manual fuel shut off valve for the long periods of non use. Happy to say it is running like a champ now.
As a last resort, I carefully pried the black plastic knob off, and was able to unscrew the needle and clean the passage in the float bowl. I left the knob off, and adjust the screw in until the engine runs rough, and then back out 1/2 turn or so. Just like you would on a car or motorcycle. Instantly ran perfect.
FYI if you don't put that ground wire against the generator body behind the cover it will surge. I changed the circuit breaker and put it on the wrong side. This video helped me realize my mistake. Thanks!
We tried a lot of things and then ran across this video, and all the comments. After working on this thing for over a month, runs like a charm. THANK YOU!
I’ve worked on and rebuilt more Hollys, Quadra jets and motorcycle carbs than I can remember but your video was a lifesaver on this Onan carb. It isn’t too hard to clean but just getting it apart and understanding how the main jet works is the hard part. Mine had the solenoid plunger firmly gunked in place. It’s running now thanks to your video. Thank you, well done.
First, I'd like to thank Jeff for this video. It's very detailed and extremely helpful. I followed all of Jeff's instructions, put the bottom half of the carb back on and still had the same problem. I went a step further and pulled the entire carb off and put it on my bench. From there, I went through the same steps in Jeff's video as well as using an air compressor to blow through all of the holes in the carb. It fixed my surging problem and all of the outlets check out at 120-122 VAC. Thanks again for the help Jeff!
Thank you for this video!!! I just fixed my inlaw's motorhome Onan Microquiet using your method. One thing I would recommend is instead of cleaning with carb cleaner, I own a $30 ultra sonic cleaner (can be bought at amazon or harbor freight). I just took the bowl portion apart and dropped it in the cleaner for 30 min and it came out perfect. Dried it, installed and it worked flawlessly! Thanks again for saving them a ton of cash!
Best Onan vid I've seen! Omg! Have you done like a whole tear down and rebuild video because like you explain everything so well and you show me which is what I need I need to see thank you so much
Your video was helpful regarding how to take it apart and put it back together. I actually bought a replacement carb on Ebay from a secondary supplier. These replacements are now very reasonably priced--less than $50. Although I got a complete carb, I changed out only the fuel bowl with the new needle valve. I also installed a fuel shutoff valve. It started right up and runs smoothly! Now, after trips, I will shut the fuel off and let the generator run out of fuel, so no fuel remains to evaporate and gum up the needle valve.
Thanks so much Jeff. I had a code 36 with start, but quit immediately, right before a big camping trip. Your instructions were clear, detailed and accurate. Looks like my solenoid was probably a little sticky, and also when I sprayed backwards through the metering needle hole I felt like I heard some blockage break loose. Put it back together and it ran perfectly. Great video. You saved the day!