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Cummins/Onan PCC 3100 — Testing the Float Switch Assembly

Testing & diagnosis

For the Cummins/Onan PCC 3100, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan DGBB, Cummins/Onan DGBC, Cummins/Onan DGCA, Cummins/Onan DGCB, Cummins/Onan DGCC, Cummins/Onan DGDA, Cummins/Onan DGDB, Cummins/Onan DGDK, Cummins/Onan DGEA, Cummins/Onan DGFA, Cummins/Onan DGFC, Cummins/Onan PCC 3100

Procedure

  1. Remove the fuel pump control cover, disconnect the wiring jack and unscrew the assembly from the top of the day tank.
  2. With an ohmmeter, test for continuity between each pair of colored leads while holding the assembly vertical; all readings should be zero.
  3. Lift each float, in turn, to 1/8 inch (3 mm) below the C-clip stop above it and test for continuity; all readings should be infinity.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Lift each float to 1/8 inch (3 mm) below the C-clip stop
  • Continuity readings should be zero when vertical; infinity when float lifted

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DGBB →, Cummins/Onan DGBC →, Cummins/Onan DGCA →, Cummins/Onan DGCB →, Cummins/Onan DGCC →, Cummins/Onan DGDA →, Cummins/Onan DGDB →, Cummins/Onan DGEA →, Cummins/Onan DGFA →, Cummins/Onan DGFC →, Cummins/Onan PCC 3100 →

Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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