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2025/05/05 14:23:48
rowingone

Kipor 3000 ti with rod knock?

I just got this for $50 but not sure I got a deal . .it is a kipor 3000ti and I got it running but it has what I think is a rod knock.  Can anyone tell me what this knocking noise is?  I took the valve cover off and all seems ok but haven't gone any further.  Thanks!  Ok so I cant upload the video as its too large but it runs and idles but has a loud rhythmic banging noise.  Ideas?!
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SRTsFZ6
Sounds like a classic rod knock..
 
What make, model engine?
 
 
Can you upload a video/audio to You Tube?
 
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2025/05/05 15:53:14
rowingone
Hi Scott . . it is a Kipor motor 4 cycle 1 cyl .  some of the parts are Honda.  I took the valve cover off and everything looks ok . . oil is clean.  I bought it as a non runner for $50 and it functions and produces electricity now but . . . . . Try this link 
2025/05/05 16:42:01
rowingone
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2025/05/05 16:42:31
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2025/05/05 16:44:44
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2025/05/05 16:46:31
rowingone
wow wont let me post anything . . . hobbytalk.com has the video
 

2025/05/05 17:01:58
SRTsFZ6
https://www.hobbytalk.com/threads/kipor-generator-rod-knock.620610/
 
Just sent you a PM as I couldn't get it to play..
 
 The parts diagram doesn't show the piston, crank, etc.   ??
https://www.generatoremporium.com/pdf/IG3000-parts.pdf 
 
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2025/05/05 17:09:14
SRTsFZ6
Ok, saw and heard the very short video.
 
It's hard to tell as the engine seems to be running bad, / slow, like loading up.
 
Can you get the engine to run at it's full 3,600 RPMs?
 
If equipped with an auto idle, turn it off so it'll rev..
 
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2025/05/05 17:22:42
rowingone
well it has a new spark plug and I cleaned the carb and jet . . maybe there is some mechanical interference on the generator side . . I will see if I can get it up in the rpms.  The fuel pump seems weak .. .but it wouldn't cause that noise.
2025/05/06 08:45:35
SRTsFZ6
 I really didn't hear any unusual noises, but the video was short and definitly not running
at full power. 
 
If the carb drain screw is loosened while running and fuel (a "decent" amount)
comes out, the fuel pump should be fine.
 
****Try spraying some carb cleaner down the carb throat and see if it revs up..
 
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2025/05/06 10:59:02

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