Where are we today ?
Just another great night, windows open, fantastic fan going, perfect for sleeping. Up early again as usual (actually slept in till about 5 am). Temps already about 22c (70f) outside gonna be another perfect day.
Shortly after 8 am a phone call to Port Hope Auto Electric and our new starter is in. So I hopped in the car for a one hour drive each way to pick it up. Great service from these guys and quite reasonable to.
Back home and made a quick bite to eat for an early lunch. Then Jim came over anxious to reinstall our new starter. Before we did that checked the fuel pump. Hmm no gas. So did a little trick, fired up our compressor and pumped air into the gas tank of our coach, maybe thirty seconds later fuel pump for the genny is pumping gas !! Starter installed, everything hooked up and our generator fired up right away. YAHOOOO! Turned on both air conditioners and ran for almost 45 minutes not problems.
Appears that the issue with our genny is fixed and we learned a few things in the process. First don't run the starter for extended periods (thats why it broke I think) and if it won't start just pressurize the gas tank (not sure why) and it will go. Maybe for some reason it lost its prime.
new starter ready to go |
the conversation flows, we having fun |
Quick cooking on our Weber, low and slow |
sure hit the spot |
Glad you stopped by, too bad you did not make if for our "social hour" conversation just flows around, and get to know a few more people in the process.
Posted by George, a.k.a. "The Weber "Q" Man of Blogland" according to Rick Doyle.
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Glad to know your genny is up and running...I'm passing this info on to Joe as ours would not start the other day.
ReplyDeleteYour salmon looked yummy!
The genny now working sure takes a load off our minds.
DeleteTasty it was.
Yours was a very, very good day indeed! Nice fix on the generator.......and a fun happy hour to close off the day.
ReplyDeleteSure was a productive day ending up with fun times. Then a couple of good books.
DeleteGlad the generator is up and running now. You are right they can loose their prime.
ReplyDeleteSalmon looks tasty as always.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
All is good here now, hopefully that will fix the issues with the generator.
DeleteThat's good news about the generator. I love salmon but wouldn't care for the jalapenos. However, Terry would like the jalapenos and not the salmon. You are famous for your happy hour. We know, we've been to one.
ReplyDeleteAnd maybe even get to another one this winter I hope.
DeleteBoy, I'm glad you got that generator running. I'm hooked up to my son's house electric and am waiting for the first electric bill to make sure I cover the cost to cool this metal box. I'm doing all the little things to insulate without spending my entire retirement savings; but, we're expecting about ten straight days of 41+C (105-112F) and I'm parked where I get afternoon sun!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks lie you and Suzie just continue to have one day after another of fun and lots of reading, my very favorite pastime!
You will need the AC running with those temperatures and no shade. The electric does add up pretty quick.
DeleteThat was a nice fix on the Generator! Great to have soneone around who knows which is the business end of the wrench!
ReplyDeleteJim is pretty handy fellow. The best part was he was able to diagnose the starter problem. And just happens to know a reliable place to have it fixed.
DeleteGood news on the generator. Out of curiosity ,do you think the repairs you've done on your generator over the past few years were really needed?
ReplyDeleteYes they were, oil leak was major, original fuel pump was broken, and starter definitely done, broken magnets and bearing.
DeleteIt's always great to get a problem resolved. Those impromptu get-togethers often work out to be the best kind.
ReplyDeleteYes it sure was a fun time.
Deleteanother day another challenge resolved and another fine dinner...
ReplyDeleteGreat to get issues resolved and love to eat well as you know.
DeleteNice way to celebrate a victory over Murphy! :c)
ReplyDeleteWe beat Murphy yeah!
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