Tomco
Active Member
- Aug 16, 2012
- 455
- Boat Info
- 2004 420 Sedan Bridge
GHS Hydraulic Lift
11' Walker Bay, 30hp
- Engines
- Cummins 6CTA 8.3M
We’ve been generator challenged this season – first with the generator surging and second that it only runs for a few minutes at a time. The surging was fixed with a complete tear down and ultrasonic cleaning from a local marina – varnish in the jets. When reassembled the idle screw that sets the governor speed was changed and it now seems to run fast. I’ve searched for any procedures on (re)setting the speed (3600 RPM) and/or frequency but haven’t found anything. Any one adjust theirs? I’m also assuming I’m going to have to find a tachometer. This is a 2003 Kohler 5E. As for the short running duration … low oil! Thanks