Posted by Bob on March 01, 2014 at 23:09:42 from (64.255.159.192):
In Reply to: OT - RV Onan Generator posted by JohnDeere720GA on March 01, 2014 at 13:09:34:
Using a DEERE 318 as an example (Onan engine) the dipstick tube is not vented, and is (at the bottom) below oil level, meaning that when the dipstick is first pulled, the level of oil on it has NO bearing to the actual engine crankcase oil level.
Pull the dipstick, wipe it off, and take a couple of minutes to enjoy the weather/scenery, then re-insert it and see what the oil level REALLY is.
Bottom line is, in yoir case, the oil was not REALLY low enough to trigger the LOCO, and the start/stall issue is gas flow related.
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