Summary of Reddit Comments on "Onan 2800 Carburetor":

Onan Carburetor Issues and Solutions

• Carburetor Issues
  • Some users recommend checking if the problem is related to the carburetor itself:
    • "Cheap Chinese carb or an Onan carb?"
    • "Dirty carb, Dirty fuel filter, or a vacuum hose issue."
• Troubleshooting
  • Suggestions include checking fuel filter, Governor settings, and the Thermostat:
    • "Fuel filter new? might be the Governor settings as well."
    • "Well if it’s overheating, have you changed the Thermostat?"
• Carburetor Maintenance
  • Users share experiences with carburetor replacements:
    • "I usually buy a Brand new carb for my Generators once they start doing the 'Surge' thing after about 6, 7 years of use."
    • "Even with Brand new carbs they will still do it vs a completely new generator and I am unsure why that is."
• Generator Alternatives
  • Some users express frustration with Onan Generators and explore alternatives:
    • "I hate these Generators with a passion! Lol!"
    • "I also bought a 3600 Watt dual fuel inverter generator from Costco for $599..."

Maintenance Tips and Suggestions

• Fuel System Maintenance
  • Recommendations for maintaining the fuel system:
    • "I usually change out the filter and drop the fuel bowl."
    • "Did you add the recommended amount of oil... If it's too much oil that could be the issue too."
• Troubleshooting Steps
  • Suggestions for troubleshooting include checking for vacuum leaks or compression issues:
    • "Could be a vacuum leak or compression issue."
    • "First check compression... make sure all you bolts are tight."
• Valve Cleaner and Premium Fuel
  • Some users suggest using valve cleaner and premium fuel for maintenance:
    • "Try some valve cleaner?"
    • "Premium only"

Recommendations for Replacement Parts

• Breaker Replacement
  • Users discuss replacing breakers and recommend genuine Onan parts:
    • "Yr. best bet is to get a genuine Onan breaker..."
    • "You might as well get the real thing - the cost savings is not going to be that much."

Overall, the Reddit comments provide insights into troubleshooting carburetor issues with Onan 2800 Generators, highlighting maintenance tips, potential solutions, and recommendations for replacement parts.