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Cummins/Onan — Vibration Isolator Installation

Installation · Vibration isolator (FSR Mounting - Free Standing Restrain)

From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan GGHE, Cummins/Onan GGHF, Cummins/Onan GGPA, Cummins/Onan GGPB, Cummins/Onan GGPC, GM / Onan GM 5.0 L Onan Modified GM V-8 engine, General Motors GM 5.0 L engine

Before you start

  • Ensure that the equipment is stable before installation of the vibration isolator.

Procedure

  1. Place the vibration isolator under the support point of the equipment, ensure load is uniformly distributed over the top plate.
  2. With the 6 mm spacer in position, tighten the positioning nut.
  3. Turn the adjusting bolt of the spring counter-clockwise to load the spring.
  4. Load all the FSR at the same time to ensure the total load is uniformly spread.
  5. Continue until the spring load equals the load of the equipment.
  6. When equilibrium point is reached, the 6 mm spacer can be removed from the FSR mount.

Specs & values

  • 6 mm spacer

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan GGHE →, Cummins/Onan GGHF →

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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