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Old 19-01-2012, 08:48   #1
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Kohler 8 kw Genset Question

I have this generator with around 500 hours on it.. I am seeing with the water and exhaust either unburned diesel or oil exhausting with the water. I have to add a 1/4 quart of oil every 5 hours or so. Any ideas. Other than that genset works great.
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Re: Kohler 8 kw genset question

Yanmar engine, right? 1/4 qt every 5 hours is a LOT. 500 hours, is, obviously, not. Is this a raw water cooled engine, or does it have a heat exchanger?
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Re: Kohler 8 kw genset question

OUCH mis spell EVERY 50 HOURS USE OF OIL NOT 5 sorry
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