Yamaha EF600 <span class="highlight">generator</span>
Submitted: Friday, Dec 30, 2011 at 19:29
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Road Warrior
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I've been given an old Yammie EF600
generator. Circa 1982 I think, one of the early 'suitcase' types but this one is in a die-cast casing and weighs 20kg.
During the course of trying to get it running, I noticed it has a fuel leak, from the little orifice in the centre of the red circle in this photo:
Is there meant to be something in this hole or is something inside the fuel tap dicked? Fuel only leaks out this little hole when the tap is on.
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Friday, Dec 30, 2011 at 19:52
Friday, Dec 30, 2011 at 19:52
RW,
If you can pull that tap to pieces, it may only need a few new "O" rings to stop the leak. Go to Bearing service, or similar place to get them.
Whether that hole should be there, I wouldn't have a clue.
Bob.
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Reply By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 18:27
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 18:27
G'day RW,
And a Happy New Year to you and yours. I've got 1 of the old EF 600's at work - I'll have a look at it when I get a chance and should be able to further advise then - won't be for a few days but I'll do it ASAP
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Follow Up By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Monday, Jan 02, 2012 at 07:58
Monday, Jan 02, 2012 at 07:58
RW,
I'm pretty certain I still have the handbook that came with the gennie at work - I could scan it for you if you'd like a copy. Send me an email if yes.
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Reply By: Road Warrior - Monday, Jan 02, 2012 at 14:20
Monday, Jan 02, 2012 at 14:20
Thanks guys.
John, I was given the owner's manual along with the Genny which doesnt help me at all. Is the manual you have an owners manual or a service manual?
PS - Yamaha want $60 - US - for a new service manual for this little bugger!
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Follow Up By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Monday, Jan 02, 2012 at 19:00
Monday, Jan 02, 2012 at 19:00
RW
Probably just the owners manual mate. I'll have a look at the gennie itself tomorrow and get back to you
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Follow Up By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 at 09:14
Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 at 09:14
RW
Just had a look at the gennie. Mate there is no hole in the fuel tap unit as shown in your
pic.
Mine does not get used these days as we have changed the way we use power whilst away camping for work. Only suggestion I can make would be a small self tapper into the hole with "panel metal" stuff around it. Parts are not available but as someone else suggested, Bearing service or similar might be able to provide "O" rings etc and any gasket material you might need. Good luck with it, they are a geat little gennie for thieir age.
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Follow Up By: Road Warrior - Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 at 14:01
Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 at 14:01
Thanks
John, much appreciated.
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