Generator overheating

[dacanes111]

We having a Cummings generator in our torque t331.

Right now we are having issues with overheating, the hot air from the generator is being recirculate back through, causing the issue.

Is there anything anyone can recommend to fix the issue or has found anything that works?

 

[hoefler]

Place a fan on the ground to blow the hot air under the trailer away from the fresh air intake.

 

[dacanes111]

Thank you will try it and post back

 

[david-steph2018]

We having a Cummings generator in our torque t331.

Right now we are having issues with overheating, the hot air from the generator is being recirculate back through, causing the issue.

Is there anything anyone can recommend to fix the issue or has found anything that works?

If it is very hot, I will open the compartment door and remove the cover on the generator.

 

[dacanes111]

Will try that

 

[dacanes111]

I was able to successfully run my generator for about 36 hours. I was originally having an issue with overheating, so I propped the door open and put a 16inch drum floor fan underneath to blow cool air into it.

 

[david-steph2018]

I was able to successfully run my generator for about 36 hours. I was originally having an issue with overheating, so I propped the door open and put a 16inch drum floor fan underneath to blow cool air into it.

Great news. Question, how many hours do you have on the oil?
How thin does the oil look?

 

[dacanes111]

When I bought it the generator only had 8hrs so now I have about 44 hours total on
it didn't look bad.

 

[david-steph2018]

I changed oil earlier this year, and after that, the generator ran better. But I am over 350 hours on the generator since October 2017.

 

[dacanes111]

Nice I need to catch you lol thank you again

 

[ksucats]

Don't run Onan generators without the covers for extended periods of time - the covers are an integral part of the air flow control and without the cover installed, cooling air will not flow properly.

 

[dacanes111]

It was an easy fix open compartment and put a fan under it