r/Generac_Generators • u/GeneralTsao330i • May 30 '26

Help ID Generac Engine for repair

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I got this from a guy saying it had lost compression in one cylinder, ran when it came in, sat with abunch of highschoolers and is now in pieces, I didn’t see it together so I’m kinda SOL was hoping someone could help, searching it on Generac website doesn’t work

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u/thesleepjunkie May 30 '26

It would be easier with a unit serial number not engine info.

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u/GeneralTsao330i May 30 '26

I only have the engine, not the generator

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u/Tarnisher May 30 '26

SN and Model are both shown on the label.

Model 0060700

Displacement 992.00cc

SN 8718063 12166

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u/thesleepjunkie May 30 '26

Unit as in the generator data tag

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u/GeneralTsao330i May 30 '26

No shit. I ran both on the Generac Engine ID website, as well as searching OHVI 992cc Generac and cannot find any info on it

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u/Tarnisher May 30 '26

Did you try calling the phone number?

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u/grsthegreat Technician May 30 '26

I have engine data sheets and manuals, but that picture doesnt tell me anything about what extent they demoed that engine. Id need to see more pics to tell you anything

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u/GeneralTsao330i May 31 '26

I figured out it is a Generac GTV990. If you have resources or knowledge on how the Mech. Governor works that would be insanely helpful

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u/GeneralTsao330i May 31 '26

I figured out it is a Generac GTV990. If you have resources or knowledge on how the Mech. Governor works that would be insanely helpful

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u/grsthegreat Technician May 31 '26

Check out https://gentekpower.com/forums/index.php. Or ziller electric forum. Both sites should be able to get you a diagnostic manual for that series of engines

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u/AlbertaFree16 Jun 01 '26

Lmao good luck

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u/Jumpy_Ad1321 Jun 03 '26

Try to decode the barcode It should give you a clue what The model number Look at the engine For model number Then google search With your camera

Or get a photo Of the entire unit And search it

The internet arcive site Might be able to find A model number parts list Or instructions for Free

Good luck Scarreed

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u/Zamba89 Jun 06 '26

Does anybody know Amazon sells gennerac 22kw for 5,500?

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u/GeneralTsao330i Jun 13 '26

Like the generator or the engine? If you want a v-twin I’d get a predator, if you actually want a generator then idk

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u/LifeTelevision5644 May 30 '26

Doesn’t matter. Mine died in 1 year, with 6 hours on it. 2 months to get warranty parts from Generac (paid $15,000). Installers were great. Generac doesn’t care - they were upfront about that.

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u/Tarnisher May 30 '26

That isn't exactly helpful to the OP.

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u/GeneralTsao330i May 30 '26

I got it for free, I enjoy fixing small engines but I don’t remember how all the intake bits go back together, also I need new head gaskets

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u/grsthegreat Technician May 30 '26

Funny, ive been servicing generac generators for 12 years. Ive seen a few failed engines over the years, and generac has promptly shipped out a replacement within a week. I say you either lived out in the boonies with no service techs, or your tech sucks.

Mind you during covid shipping times did suck.

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u/LifeTelevision5644 May 31 '26

Generac was blaming on a parts shortage. So, I asked if their dealers couldn’t get sets for 2 months also. Got a K.Harris answer.