Generator Rebuild Ep. 1

Kohler 7.3e marine generator rebuild.
This generator ingested water through the exhaust. We’ll be covering our progress on rebuilding to see if we can bring it back to life.
Always remember to follow manufacturer recommended starting procedures. This generator was likely cranked too long with the seacock open, which backed up seawater through the exhaust and into the forward cylinder, causing corrosion and a stuck valve.
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[@davidking3730]

Nice video. Definitely an odd engine design that allows raw water to get into the cylinder.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Bummer. I got water in my same gens cylinders after Hurricane Ian. Luckily I was able to purge it and get it running before anything rusted. Good luck!

[@SaltyKings]

Thanks! So glad y’all were able to get the water out of yours before any damage! These 7.3e gensets are prone to it… I suspect ours sat for a few years with water in it 😬

[@eduardostevenhernandezocho256]

De cuantos hp es ese motor?

[@jamesolsen9599]

I did not see how you aligned the timing marks

[@SaltyKings]

Sorry, I didn’t remove the crankshaft, but I believe the Kawasaki FD501 service manual specifies the alignment marks and procedures