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propane generator technician...does anyone know a good one on the eastcape?

fishabductor - 4-8-2011 at 08:59 AM

Looking for a new propane powered generator technician. while our guy is very talented, he is also very hard to get to come out and do service. I have been waiting for weeks now and decided I am done waiting, can anyone direct me to someone in SJD or the eastcape?

Thanks,
fa

grizzlyfsh95 - 4-8-2011 at 09:18 AM

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Originally posted by fishabductor
Looking for a new propane powered generator technician. while our guy is very talented, he is also very hard to get to come out and do service. I have been waiting for weeks now and decided I am done waiting, can anyone direct me to someone in SJD or the eastcape?

Thanks,
fa
Ponsler in Santa Cruz

fishabductor - 4-8-2011 at 09:39 AM

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Originally posted by grizzlyfsh95
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Originally posted by fishabductor
Looking for a new propane powered generator technician. while our guy is very talented, he is also very hard to get to come out and do service. I have been waiting for weeks now and decided I am done waiting, can anyone direct me to someone in SJD or the eastcape?

Thanks,
fa
Ponsler in Santa Cruz


you have any contact info? if so can you u2u me or post it for all?

Thanks griz

DavidE - 4-8-2011 at 10:09 AM

What are the symptoms? I installed and maintained LPG gensets for many years. Use my mail if you would...

mexbungalows@gmail.com

Desde Mulege B.C.S.

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 4-8-2011 at 12:41 PM

Hola fishabductor,

it isn't the east cape but have you tried wahoo rv service in san jose ? a very reputable outfit.

u2u me if you would like more info on them.

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

fishabductor - 4-8-2011 at 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by BAJA.DESERT.RAT
Hola fishabductor,

it isn't the east cape but have you tried wahoo rv service in san jose ? a very reputable outfit.

u2u me if you would like more info on them.

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT


I know chuck personally and he is very good. I have used him many times and he is highly recommended by me.

I will send him an email and check...I had forgot about that option. Maybe he can send a tech out my way, because the generator probably weighs 4000lbs.

thanks for the reminder

fishabductor - 4-8-2011 at 04:38 PM

genset is up and running. It'll be a Son's of Anarchy season 2 cd and popcorn night now.:bounce:

thanks davide and thanks internet.

the internet is the best tool ever....that and an old laptop that can go to the garage with me to help troubleshoot:bounce::bounce:

tiotomasbcs - 4-8-2011 at 07:05 PM

Well. who fixed it? Do we get to guess?! Ponsler, Chuck Smuck, or Mc Gyver? Me gustaria saber. I write down these important contacts foir the future and because I can never remember the little things like names and ph numbers? How much? Thanks. Tio

fishabductor - 4-8-2011 at 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by tiotomasbcs
Well. who fixed it? Do we get to guess?! Ponsler, Chuck Smuck, or Mc Gyver? Me gustaria saber. I write down these important contacts foir the future and because I can never remember the little things like names and ph numbers? How much? Thanks. Tio


I fixed it...I went through the ignition system, cleaned all the connections, changed cap/rotor, swapped out the coil, stole a coil/distributor cable from my '66 bronco, replaced the spark plugs with the old set(that I saved as backup), played with the timing and it started up and runs pretty good.

Once I get to SJD, I will get new plugs, new wires, and get a spare coil as well as a backup cap/rotor. Once these parts are installed it should run like a top.

I have rebuilt a couple motors in the past and I am a hack mechanic due out of necessity, as I have been an offroader with old jeeps that were always breaking down, my buddies always had old vw bugs...they too were always broke down. No to mention I was always broke in college and spent a lot of time in the college provided autoshop.

However the LP gas system had me confused and I wasn't sure how to handle it. I thought it was a fuel issue at first as I had spark at the plugs...however it was a very weak spark, so I had to figure out how to correct that.

I am having Chuck send out juan to repair the 65kw that has a bad temp sensor, I also have a spa heater issue. Juan is a damn good tech. Wahoo has fixed several appliances for me in the past, as well as pool equipement and solar gear.

Wahoo is highly recommended.

Nomad DavidE really knows his stuff too.

fishabductor - 4-8-2011 at 07:27 PM

We have a 35kw and a 65kw...but they are not mine!



[Edited on 4-9-2011 by fishabductor]

larryC - 4-9-2011 at 07:45 AM

What are you powering a small city? Makes my 6.5kw seem like a toy. I have a 15 kw propane powered at my other house and I love it. It is pretty much the only engine I have that I can use my timing light and dwell meter on.
Larry

monoloco - 4-9-2011 at 07:51 AM

Chuck's the man for gas fridges too, great guy!

fishabductor - 4-9-2011 at 08:21 AM

The main house is 10,000ft2 it has 2 casitas, as well as 2 pools, a 15 person spa, and enough ac units to keep a penguine happy in august...

I manage the place and live in one of the casita, my caretakers live in the other.

You would not want to have the propane bill!