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Rusty
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As mentioned in another thread, I had to replace the line/genset transfer switch.

Many times, the clues are subtle; being a marine engineer, I'm attuned to obscure symptoms. See if you can detect what allowed me to diagnose this switch as defective... hmm



Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

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tom taylor
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Duh but at least now I know what the transfer swich looks like. My 101 is just figuring out some of the components of the Barth. Got to crawl under mine today to reset breakers for genset and see what numbers are on the engine and what filters are used. My book has the info for a Yanmar and it has a Kubota 3 cyl engine.
 
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Moonbeam-Express
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Looks like maybe the drain hole was drilled on the wrong side Smiler




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Danny Z
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Those 2 big holes in the sides let too much electricity escape.


79 Barth Classic
 
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Gary Carter
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Unwanted Carbon


'92 Barth Breakaway - 30'
5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP
2000 Allison
Front entrance
 
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Steve VW
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See! You let the smoke out of the wires! Those were big wires and carried lots of smoke...


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"98" Monarch 37
Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison
Cummins 8.3 325+ hp
 
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Tom & Loraine
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Bounced around a bit untill it escaped through one of the holes.
 
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Originally posted by Rusty:
As mentioned in another thread, I had to replace the line/genset transfer switch.

Many times, the clues are subtle; being a marine engineer, I'm attuned to obscure symptoms. See if you can detect what allowed me to diagnose this switch as defective... hmm

 
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Richard_Muise
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You left it on the grill way too long. I like my switches rare.


R.P.Muise 1994 Breakaway/Cummins 5.9/Allison transmission/Spartan Chassis
 
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