My Honda generator is starting with no problems but when we put load on it a large amount of white smoke starts to come out of the exhaust. It is not a blown gasket as there is no sign of any problems in this area. Can anyone offer me an easy fix.
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If it has high hours its probably burning oil. I have had 3 Honda generators do this to me. Usually the EU series are good for around 500 to 700 hours and then thats about it. I know that I will be thoroughly scolded for my next statement but I will no longer purchase Honda products due to poor durability.
1988 Mainship 36 Sedan
1995 2858
1988 2655
1987 2150
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Its done less than 50 hours but has been not been started for some time. I will change the oil & let you know the result. Thanks for your input.
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"RPrather" post=814056 wrote:
Try changing the oil and see if it clears up. Also do NOT attempt to use synthetic oil as it will foam up.
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2001 2859 FNM 300 Diesel-Bravo 2
Anchorage, Alaska
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"aknurse" post=814076 wrote:
"RPrather" post=814056 wrote:
Try changing the oil and see if it clears up. Also do NOT attempt to use synthetic oil as it will foam up.
1999 3788, Cummins 270 "Freedom"
2013 Boston Whaler 130 SS
Anacortes, WA
Isla Verde, PR
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We changed the oil & cleaned the fuel system but still white smoke when under load. It stalls after a few seconds of the white smoke starting. What can it be.
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We did some more cleaning & added plenty of Carburetor cleaner & its looks like the problem is solved We will run her all Saturday night which will be a good test.
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I'm glad to hear that the problem was solved.
To avoid it in the future try to use non-ethanol gas and add Stabil to it. Also, start and run the generator for 15 minutes monthly. Try to put a load on it when you do this. I use space heaters for the load.
1999 3788, Cummins 270 "Freedom"
2013 Boston Whaler 130 SS
Anacortes, WA
Isla Verde, PR
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We had her running fine but when we switched on the air con it would stutter & stall. We found an O ring that was perforated on the fuel off/on valve so changed it & she is running better than ever.
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