Power Tech 17.5 KW Generator replacement

[Nightwind]

In my 94 Liberty Elegant Lady the genset has had issues PRIOR to my purchasing it. I believe it is a 17.5 Power Tech BUT cannot find the SN tag only the filter numbers which go to many other thing. So my questions are: Has anyone replaced the complete unit? Where was it done,how much was the unit and installation? How long was the process? My shop and I believe that the crank is broke. The unit is old and was not maintained as I prefer to maintain my equipment so I am looking at replacing the entire unit? Any thoughts

[No Name]

If you’re interested in rebuilding the Kubota V1902b engine - I can get you a dealer that can get all the parts from Japan . They are a sleeved engine that is built like a brick outhouse. Let me know. If you do replace it with a new one I’d be very interested in buying your complete old unit (engine and generator - complete). I want first dibs!!! lol.

[Nightwind]

Eddie AKA No Name LOL
If it comes down to it O will replace the entire unit but will got up to a 20KW. If I don't need the old ones for core charges we will have that conversation!

[Fratto]

I am curious why you would move up to a 20kW unit. I doubt that any of the wiring / electrical equipment in the bus is rated for that much power ....

[georgiapeachinc]

Eddie, the engine serial number is printed on the block in raised letters & numbers on the fuel pump side of the block. If I were going to replace the engine I would also replace the generator/stater side of the unit. My engine is fine but the electric generator side of the unit failed. The brass stater inside cracked and the unit failed to make power. I replaced it with a Stamford 20K and I have had no issues. While you are at it replace all the coolant lines and the exhaust line.

[No Name]

I’m just trying to get first dibs on Nightwinds failed 17.5kw for parts and possibly a rebuild. I was able to just have my exciter stator rewound and replace the voltage regulator the stator fried when it died. I did replace all my hoses while I was in there, thank Goodness my 19yr was there to help! I just have to replace a weeping #4 output valve o-ring and crush washer (will do all 4 as PM). I will tear back in to the generator end to replace bearings as PM - as long as bearings don’t fail and drop rotor onto stators, I can keep rewinding.