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General Motors 1.6L OHC Engine

The General Motors 1.6L OHC is a 1.6 L engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Kohler, including the 15RES and 30RES. It holds 3.5 L (0.9 gal) of oil and 11.5 L (3.0 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: GM 1.6L OHC

Part of the General Motors 1.6L engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

1.6 L
Displacement
1800 rpm
Rated speed
3.5 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity3.5 L
Coolant capacity11.5 L
Displacement1.6 L
Rated speed1800 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

2

Common problems

1
  • Battery short circuits
    Fix: Disconnect the battery before generator set installation or maintenance. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment. Use tools with insulated handles. Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the battery.

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the General Motors 1.6L OHC.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterCartridge200 hr

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Fault codes

16
CodeNameMeaningSeverityAction
AFAuxiliary faultFMI 2, SPN 0x02BD
CCCrank cycle
CO-3Fault displayed if the CO parameter is set incorrectlyShutdown
CO-6Fault displayed if the CO parameter is set incorrectlyShutdown
HBHigh battery voltageFMI 0, SPN 0x00A8
HEHigh engine tempFMI 0, SPN 0x006E
LBLow battery voltageFMI 1, SPN 0x00A8
LCLLow coolant levelFMI 1, SPN 0x006F
LOCLoss of coolantFMI 1, SPN 0x006F
LOPLow oil pressureFMI 1, SPN 0x0064
OCOvercrankFMI 0, SPN 0x068B
OFOverfrequencyFMI 0, SPN 0x0984
OSOverspeedFMI 0, SPN 0x00BE
OUOvervoltageFMI 0, SPN 0x0988
UFUnderfrequencyFMI 1, SPN 0x0984
UUUndervoltageFMI 1, SPN 0x0988

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Procedures

12
ADC-RES Controller Configuration (Cn setting) adjustment

⚠ The controller automatically exits configuration mode without saving changes after about 1 minute if no buttons are pressed.

  1. Enter the configuration mode while the engine is not running by following the Figure 26 sequence.
  2. Step through the parameters to the communication setting Cn parameter.
  3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the Cn setting to Cn01, if necessary.
  4. Press to SAVE CHANGES (YES) before exiting the configuration mode.
  5. Move the generator set master switch to OFF/RESET.
Controller Configuration adjustment

⚠ Be sure to save the new settings immediately before exiting the configuration mode; changes are lost if the controller times out (about 1 minute).

  1. Hold the Select button and move the master switch to RUN to enter configuration mode.
  2. Press the down arrow key then the up arrow key 3 times to enter configuration mode (password).
  3. Set the voltage/frequency parameter Uu for the model.
  4. Set the unit configuration parameter Uc (marine, standby, mobile).
  5. Set the engine type parameter Ec.
  6. Press the up arrow at the Adnc display to enter advanced configuration mode.
  7. Set the engine data input type Ed.
  8. Set the battery voltage Bt (12 or 24 VDC).
  9. Set the communications parameter Cn.
  10. Enter save mode and save your settings before exiting.
Output Voltage and Frequency Adjustment adjustment

⚠ The generator set must be running during these adjustments.

⚠ The engine speed (frequency) adjustment menus are not accessible on models with mechanical governors.

Tools: multimeter

  1. Move the master switch to RUN; the engine starts and runtime hours display.
  2. Hold the Select button about 5 seconds until the program version number displays.
  3. Press the down arrow key then the up arrow key 3 times to enter adjustment mode.
  4. 1P: adjust voltage coarse in large increments (approximately 5-7 volts per step).
  5. 2P: adjust voltage fine in smaller increments (approximately 0.5-0.7 volts per step).
  6. Adjust voltage stability (gain) coarse and fine.
  7. 3P: set volts/Hz (00=low, 09=high).
  8. 4P: adjust engine governor speed coarse and fine.
  9. 5P: adjust engine governor stability (gain) coarse and fine.
  10. Enter SAVE mode and save settings before exiting the adjustment mode.
Network Bridge Diagnostics diagnostic
  1. Check the network LEDs on the RJ45 connector for Ethernet network communication.
  2. Check the STAT LED; if not lit, check connections and the engine starting battery.
  3. Check the TX and RX LEDs for CAN data transmission and reception.
  4. If neither the TX nor the RX LED flashes, check bridge power, connections, and settings.
  5. If only one of the TX or RX LEDs flashes, check the connected devices on the generator set (CAN) side.
15/30RES and 15/30RYG Bridge Installation (GM62630-KP2) installation
  1. Remove the junction box panel to gain access to the inside of the junction box.
  2. Drill two 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) mounting holes in the top of the junction box.
  3. Install network bridge GM58703 inside the junction box using two screws M7985A-0410-20, washers M125A-04-80, and nuts M934-04-50.
  4. Proceed to Section 6, Network Bridge Connection.
15/30RESA and 15/30REYG Bridge Installation (GM62630-KP4) installation
  1. Remove the junction box panel to gain access to the inside of the junction box.
  2. Drill two 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) mounting holes in the top of the junction box.
  3. Install network bridge GM58703 inside the junction box using two screws M7985A-0410-20, washers M125A-04-80, and nuts M934-04-50.
  4. Proceed to Section 6, Network Bridge Connection.
17/18RES Bridge Installation (GM62630-KP1) installation
  1. Open the enclosure and remove the front panel to access the controller junction box. Cover internal components.
  2. Drill a hole for the customer-supplied Ethernet cable at the location shown.
  3. Drill a 38.1 mm (1.5 in.) hole in the bottom of the junction box. Insert bushing X-634-28.
  4. Route connector P21 of Y-harness GM62626 through this opening.
  5. Drill two 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) mounting holes in the front panel at the locations shown.
  6. Use two screws M7985A-04010-20, washers X-6278-8, and nuts M934-04-50 to mount network bridge GM58703.
  7. Proceed to Section 6, Network Bridge Connection.
8.5/12RES Bridge Installation (GM62630-KP3) installation
  1. Remove existing junction box panel GM60625. Save the hardware and seal for reuse.
  2. Mount network bridge GM58703 onto the new panel using two screws X-51-15, washers M125A-04-80, and nuts M934-04-50.
  3. Install new J-box panel GM66795 as shown. Use the existing hardware and seal X-6422-31.
  4. Affix decal GM54820 in the location shown.
  5. Proceed to Section 6, Network Bridge Connection.
Assign Bridge IP Address installation

Tools: DeviceInstaller software

  1. Launch DeviceInstaller from the Windows Start button.
  2. In the DeviceInstaller menu, click View then Details.
  3. Click the Search button on the toolbar.
  4. Find the device whose hardware address matches the MAC address printed on the network bridge label.
  5. Click the Assign IP button in the toolbar.
  6. If no IP address is assigned, enter the bridge's hardware (MAC) address and click Next.
  7. Select Assign a Specific IP Address and click Next.
  8. Type the bridge IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway in dotted decimal notation. Click Next.
  9. Click the Assign button to assign the IP settings.
  10. Click the Finish button to close the Wizard.
Controller Replacement installation

⚠ Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set; remove the negative lead first and reconnect it last.

Tools: multimeter, personal computer with Program Loader Software

  1. Record generator set information required for configuration: model, market, voltage, frequency, phases, battery voltage.
  2. Place the generator set master switch in the OFF position.
  3. Disconnect power to the battery charger, if equipped.
  4. Disconnect the engine starting battery(ies), negative lead first.
  5. Open the junction box; disconnect the controller at P1, J15, and J16.
  6. Models ECD/EFCD, EGD/EFGD, EGZD only: disconnect the CO sensor harness at the 4-pin connector.
  7. Remove four controller mounting screws and remove the old controller.
  8. ECD/EFCD, EGD/EFGD, EGZD only: install CO sensor module assembly GM46362 on the back of the new controller GM47982.
  9. Install the new controller and secure with the mounting screws.
  10. Reconnect the P1, J15, and J16 connectors; connect the CO sensor harness on applicable models.
  11. Models 10/13/15EG, 10/13/15ERG, 15/30RES, 15/30RYG with S/N before 2053692: cut a 1-in. section of the gray/orange lead entering pin 9 at the ECM connector.
  12. Check that the generator set master switch is in the OFF position.
  13. Reconnect the engine starting battery, negative lead last.
  14. Reconnect power to the battery charger, if equipped.
  15. Check the controller application software version and load the latest application code if necessary.
DeviceInstaller Software Installation Procedure installation

Tools: OnCue software CD-ROM

  1. Insert the OnCue software CD-ROM into your PC's CD drive and wait for the opening window.
  2. Click on DeviceInstaller Software. A new window will open.
  3. Click on the Installer.msi file. The DeviceInstaller Setup Wizard will start.
  4. Read the information on the screen and click Next.
  5. Choose the installation directory, normally C:\Program Files. Click Next.
  6. Choose Everyone or Just me for multiple PC users. Click Next.
  7. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to install DeviceInstaller software.
Installation Procedure installation

⚠ Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect the battery cables, negative lead first.

⚠ Hazardous voltage. Disconnect all power sources before opening the enclosure.

  1. Place the generator set master switch in the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped.
  3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery(ies), negative lead first.
  4. Determine whether the network bridge will be mounted inside the enclosure or in a remote location.
  5. For a remote location, find a protected location; do not install the bridge outdoors.
  6. Maximum cable length between the network bridge and the controller is 36.6 m (120 ft.).
  7. Proceed to the bridge mounting instructions for your generator set model (Figure 8).

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
100 VAC11Ph, 2WUu00; 60 Hz
100 VAC11Ph, 3WUu00; 60 Hz
100/200 VAC11Ph, 3WUu08; 60 Hz
110 VAC11Ph, 2WUu05; 50 Hz
110 VAC11Ph, 3WUu05; 50 Hz
110/190 VAC3WyeUu17; 50 Hz
110/220 VAC11Ph, 3WUu07; 50 Hz
110/220 VAC1DoglegUu07; 50 Hz
110/220 VAC3DeltaUu15; 50 Hz
115 VAC11Ph, 2WUu05; 50 Hz
115/200 VAC3WyeUu23; 50 Hz
115/230 VAC11Ph, 3WUu02; 50 Hz
115/230 VAC1DoglegUu06; 50 Hz
115/230 VAC3DeltaUu14; 50 Hz
120 VAC11Ph, 2WUu00; 60 Hz
120 VAC11Ph, 3WUu00; 60 Hz
120/208 VAC3WyeUu11; 60 Hz
120/240 VAC11Ph, 3WUu01; 60 Hz
120/240 VAC1DoglegUu01; 60 Hz
120/240 VAC3DeltaUu10; 60 Hz
127/220 VAC3WyeUu16; 60 Hz
139/240 VAC3WyeUu10; 60 Hz
220 VAC11Ph, 2WUu12; 50 Hz
220/380 VAC3WyeUu19; 60 Hz
230 VAC11Ph, 2WUu02; 50 Hz
230/400 VAC3WyeUu03; 50 Hz
240 VAC11Ph, 2WUu13; 50 Hz
240/416 VAC3WyeUu20; 60 Hz
277/480 VAC3WyeUu04; 60 Hz

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the General Motors 1.6L family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
3317917HOUSING, AIR FLTRair_filter
3321143ELEMENT, FLTR, PRIMARY (air)air_filter
3322572ELEMENT, FLTR, SAFETY (air)air_filter
3343633ALTERNATOR, GM 1.6L 7SIalternator
3338710TENSIONER, TIMING BELTbelt
3342385BELT, TIMING (111 TEETH)belt
3343634BELT, GM 1.6L FAN POLY 6-V 39 inbelt
3342209FILTER, FUELfuel_filter
3333656GASKET, EXHAUSTgasket
3337396GASKET, OIL PUMPgasket
3338758GASKET, OIL PANgasket
3338789GASKET, OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE BORE PLUGgasket
3339834GASKET, 4 BOLT THROTTLE BODYgasket
3339837GASKET, INTAKE MANIFOLD/ADAPTERgasket
3339846GASKET, ADAPTERgasket
3342331GASKET, PCV TUBEgasket
3342356GASKET, CAMSHAFT HOUSING COVERgasket
3342365GASKET KIT, CYLINDER HEADgasket
3343069GASKET, EXHAUST RINGgasket
3343652GASKET, EXHAUST MANIFOLDgasket
3343654GASKET, INTAKE MANIFOLDgasket
3401090FITTING & GASKET FOR FUEL PUMPgasket
3339832HOSE, VACUUM 7/32 inhose
3339839HOSE, BREATHERhose
3339848HOSE, FUEL 3/8 DIAhose
3339856HOSE, MOLDED FUELhose
3339857HOSE, MOLDED FUEL #2hose
3341793HOSE, ENG OUTLEThose
3343669HOSE, PCVhose
3500656HOSE, WATER, .75 IDhose
600510RADIATOR HOSE, LOWERhose
600580HOSE, 2.00 X 2.50 (air intake)hose
600812HOSE, RADIATOR, UPPER, ATLAShose
620001HOSE, FUEL, 5/16 ID X 12.00 LG, SAE30R7hose
620002HOSE, FUEL, 5/16 ID X 10.00 LG, SAE30R7hose
620003HOSE, FUEL, 5/16 ID X 17.00 LG, SAE30R7hose
620004HOSE, FUEL, 5/16 ID X 36.00 LG, SAE30R7hose
3338767VALVE, OIL FILTER BYPASSoil_filter
3342201FILTER, OIL (AC-DELCO)oil_filter
3343655FITTING, OIL FILTERoil_filter
3318752OVERFLOW BOTTLE KITother_service
3336679-1RADIATOR - OIL COOLERother_service
3338701ADJUSTER, HYDRAULIC VALVE LASHother_service
3338702SPRING, VALVE (INTAKE AND EXHAUST)other_service
3338733RING KIT, PISTON (STD)other_service
3338735BEARING KIT, CONNECTING ROD (STD)other_service
3339849VALVE, LOCK-OFF (LPG)other_service
3339858REGULATOR, ELECTRONIC PRESSURE (EPR)other_service
3339870MIXER, CERTIFIED (LPG)other_service
3342304FAN, PUSHER 16 in GM 1.6Lother_service
3342379VALVE, EXHAUSTother_service
3342380VALVE, INTAKEother_service
3342408COIL, IGNITIONother_service
3343413CAP, FUEL TANKother_service
3343611PULLEY FOR FAN, GM 1.6Lother_service
3343627THROTTLE BODY, GM 1.6L BOSCH 40other_service
3343651PLUG, OIL PAN DRAINother_service
3350056MUFFLER - CONVERTERother_service
3338775PUMP, OILpump
3338793SCREEN, OIL PUMPpump
3343536PUMP, FUELpump
3343668PUMP KIT, WATER (GM 1.6)pump
3337019SEAL, #10 (fuel tank)seal
3337398SEAL, OIL PUMPseal
3338688SEAL, OIL FILLER CAPseal
3338773SEAL, WATER PUMP COVERseal
3338777SEAL, OIL PAN DRAIN PLUGseal
3339862SEAL, QUAD MXR ADAPTER 40MM/100seal
3342329SEAL, OIL PUMP HOUSINGseal
3342352CAP, OIL FILLER (INCLUDES SEAL 3338688)seal
3342361SEAL, CAMSHAFTseal
3342364SEAL, CAMSHAFT HOUSING COVER BOLTseal
3343659SEAL, CRANKSHAFT REAR OILseal
3343670SEAL, VALVE STEM OILseal
3303991INDICATOR, FLTR SERVICEsensor
3339836SENSOR-T MAPsensor
3341069SENDER, OIL PRESSURE 12Vsensor
3342351SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSNsensor
3343629SENSOR, O2 @ MANIFOLDsensor
3343630SENSOR, O2 POST CATsensor
3343661SWITCH, ENG OIL PRESSURE INDICATORsensor
600179SENDING UNIT, FUEL LEVELsensor
3342409SPARK PLUGspark_plug
3342410WIRE, SPARK PLUG CYLINDER #1 (435MM)spark_plug
3342411WIRE, SPARK PLUG CYLINDER #2 (365MM)spark_plug
3342412WIRE, SPARK PLUG CYLINDER #3 (275MM)spark_plug
3342413WIRE, SPARK PLUG CYLINDER #4 (185MM)spark_plug
3336742STARTER (DELCO TYPE), after S/N 1P6L1315starter
3342333STARTER (BOSCH TYPE), before S/N 1P6L1315starter
3338713THERMOSTATthermostat

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the General Motors 1.6L OHC?

The General Motors 1.6L OHC engine has an oil capacity of 3.5 liters.

What is the displacement of the General Motors 1.6L OHC?

The General Motors 1.6L OHC has a displacement of 1.6 liters.

Which generators use the General Motors 1.6L OHC engine?

The General Motors 1.6L OHC powers 2 generator set(s), including Kohler 15RES, Kohler 30RES.

What is a common problem with the General Motors 1.6L OHC engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the General Motors 1.6L OHC is: Battery short circuits. Fix: Disconnect the battery before generator set installation or maintenance. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment. Use tools with insulated handles. Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the battery..