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ricogomez
Posted 2015-06-11 9:32 PM (#2752)
Subject: original generator removal ? bottom ? how high ?


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Location: Houston, Texas
hello family, need input info on what's the best way to remove the old onan from our 74 FMC ..😳
tired of working on it, I have a Onan Esmeralda Plus 6500 ready to go in...
we put one of these in our 75 GMC Palm Beach when we did the remodeling, about 5 years ago and still going strong.... odor and problem free every time we have to use the GMC as a backup and during the last hurricane. 👍
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fmc708
Posted 2015-06-12 12:19 AM (#2753 - in reply to #2752)
Subject: Re: original generator removal ? bottom ? how high ?



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Location: Soquel, CA.
I removed my old Onan. I had to put the back of the Coach up on blocks (as high as I could go) so that I could take the generator out from under the coach. I used straps and secured it from above, took out the supports below, then lowered it on to the ground. Pretty heavy, to say the least. Realistically, a two person job. Wish I measured how high I raised it, but it was probably in the 8" range.
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BigRabbitMan
Posted 2015-06-12 9:24 AM (#2754 - in reply to #2752)
Subject: Re: original generator removal ? bottom ? how high ?



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Location: Cottage Grove, OR
When we removed mine, we had the coach on jack stands and the left rear fiberglass piece removed. Used a board on a floor jack under it to take the weight while unbolting the two supports. Then lowered it down and slipped the jack from underneath it and then slid it out.

Yes, a two person job.
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fmc708
Posted 2015-06-12 9:43 AM (#2755 - in reply to #2752)
Subject: Re: original generator removal ? bottom ? how high ?



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That's right! I used a floor jack underneath to help lower it too. Forgot about that part. Also, I needed extra height to accommodate the dolly I put on the ground that I lowered the generator on to. I did not have to remove the fiberglass cowling. Although, if I had, it would have been easier.
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ricogomez
Posted 2015-06-15 8:19 AM (#2756 - in reply to #2752)
Subject: RE: original generator removal ? bottom ? how high ?


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Location: Houston, Texas
I found the easy way two Forklifts and my son helping me 😀
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denshew
Posted 2015-06-15 2:16 PM (#2757 - in reply to #2752)
Subject: Re: original generator removal ? bottom ? how high ?


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Location: Canton, (Sixes) GA
Mighty 890D sports an Emerald Plus (c 1995-96), propane, so 6300 Watts. Did a tune up (plugs/filters/Mobile1)) and replaced the resistor on the side and it runs great. Handles Refrigerator, Converter, Fans and one roof Air OK. If I want to run both roof airs, will put the refrigerator on propane (or turn it off) and cut back on the fans. I did have to remove the exhaust header pipe and have it welded back together at the V junction, too many bumps I guess. I never start or stop it with any kind of load. Take pictures and share.
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