Click for Abeking Click for Nordhavn Click for JetForums Click for Northern Lights Click for YF Listing Service

In need of Onan electrical end

Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by P46-Curaçao, Nov 4, 2013.

Page 1 of 4
  1. P46-Curaçao, Nov 4, 2013
    #1
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    Does anybody have an Onan MDKD 8kw, single phase, 60Hz electrical back end for sale? (page 51 of parts manual)

    Or a maybe a complete set with broken engine?

    Do need help to ship to Miami, from there I will arrange shipping to Curaçao.

    Any other options? Please let me know!
  2. Capt Ralph, Nov 4, 2013
    #2
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,655
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
    Look up a MDKAL. 9kw driven by a 3 cly Kubota. Onan round generator end. Relay board has about 7 relays and an epoxy filled control/regulator box.

    Motor sucked some water. Control and sound box rusted out. Armature and windings were good when motor died 2 years ago, I was told and why I've been keeping it. I have never Ohm'd it out.

    Dust collector. If it's any help, it's yours. It was 'spose to be working when I scraped the motor. It's another item in my rented mini where-house I need to clear. Just pay for my time in shipping it to you from Jax FL.
  3. Capt Ralph, Nov 4, 2013
    #3
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,655
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
    Timing sux. Just gave away a rebuilt Kohler for $2500 with a new Stamford/Newage end.
  4. P46-Curaçao, Nov 4, 2013
    #4
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    Sounds great, will check it out if it fits!
  5. baltimore bob, Nov 4, 2013
    #5
    baltimore bob

    baltimore bob Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2013
    Messages:
    314
    Location:
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Might want to go look at Boatdiesel.com.
  6. P46-Curaçao, Nov 4, 2013
    #6
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    Great idea, put the question on forum of Boatdiesel.com
  7. Capt Ralph, Nov 4, 2013
    #7
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,655
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
    Send a note to goldcoastpower also.It may be a bit small for what they deal with, but ya never know...
  8. P46-Curaçao, Nov 4, 2013
    #8
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    Send email to Goldcoastpower!
  9. Capt J, Nov 4, 2013
    #9
    Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2005
    Messages:
    14,612
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale
    Places can rebuild the electrical end if yours is intact.
  10. P46-Curaçao, Nov 4, 2013
    #10
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    Yes, but shipping it to the US and then back to Curaçao is very expansive...
  11. Capt Ralph, Nov 4, 2013
    #11
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,655
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
    Should we start from a beginning? What makes you think you need an electrical end? There are field repairable components. What symptoms are you having?

    Any troubleshooting already preformed? Was that with coffee or rum? I do prefer the rum technique but it uses up extra resources;; fuel..

    Onan sells diode packs, regulators, exciters, resistors and crimps separately for a reason. Most of these fit in an mail envelope or small (very small) box.
  12. Capt Ralph, Nov 4, 2013
    #12
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,655
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
    MDKD? Any spec code? I'll try to find a gen end manual. PM me an e-mail address so I can send you some manuals.
    ,rc
  13. Capt Ralph, Nov 4, 2013
    #13
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,655
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
    Any previous history?
  14. P46-Curaçao, Nov 5, 2013
    #14
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    I have al manuals and a professional checked everything and its 100% sure the windings are in bad condition due to corrosion and have short circuits. There is also a lot of rust on the end. The engine runs like new, no smoke, good compression and everything is serviced recently before I shipped my Post to Curaçao. So a another end will hopefully push the purchase of a new one, some years…
  15. Capt Ralph, Nov 5, 2013
    #15
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,655
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
    My deal is still good.
    BUT, If your really in love with the motor and want a dependable electrical end, Bend over and order a new one in. You may have some warranty protection also.
  16. P46-Curaçao, Nov 5, 2013
    #16
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    Rcrapps, you’re my hero if you find a new one for me! Please don’t misunderstand me, I'm very pleased, honored and proud you as a fellow Post owner offered me yours at cost, but a new one fits better in my long term plans of course!
  17. Capt Ralph, Nov 5, 2013
    #17
    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2004
    Messages:
    13,655
    Location:
    Satsuma, FL
    Yes, I encourage a new one. I'll Call around.
    I will need the serial and spec number.

    However, I love the Post and am impressed with the Post owners. BUT, I'm a vintage Bertram MY owner.
    Lets just say, Fellow Real wagon owners...


    ,Ralph
  18. P46-Curaçao, Nov 6, 2013
    #18
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    Oeps I missed that, thnx Fellow Real wagon owner!
  19. kubu, Nov 6, 2013
    #19
    kubu

    kubu Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2011
    Messages:
    85
    Location:
    Charleston, SC
    I had the back end of my Onan 8kw redone less than 100 hrs ago. Now it needs a ring job and I have decided to replace it with a new Cummins/Onan 9kw. If you would like to talk more about it let me know. I will send you over a sheet on what all they did. Just put a new water pump on it in July as well. It might be a good one for you for parts as they are getting harder to find.
  20. P46-Curaçao, Nov 6, 2013
    #20
    P46-Curaçao

    P46-Curaçao Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2013
    Messages:
    734
    Location:
    Curaçao (CW), Hollywood (FL) and Amsterdam (NL)
    I'm interested!!

    With ring job you mean piston rings? (sorry I'm Dutch)
Page 1 of 4