Engines: Onan

Onan Engines

(SOURCE: Some of the data is from “Small Engines Service Manual”)

Listed below are the various models of the Onan engines and some data regarding them.

Model Type of Machine Used on Cylinders Bore Stroke Horse Power Displacement Spark Plug Gap
AJ Generator 1 2.75″ 2 1/2″ 5.5 14.9″ 0.025
AK Generator 1 2.5″ 2 1/2″ 12.2″ 0.025
BF Generator 2 3.125″ 2.625″ 8.5 40.25″ 0.025
BFA Generator 2 3.25″ 2.625″ 8.5 43.3″ 0.025
BGA Generator 2 3.25″ 2.625″ 10 43.3″ 0.025
CCK Generator 2 3.25″ 2.87″ 10 49.8″ 0.025
LK Generator 1 3.5″ 3.0″ 5 24.9″ 0.025
NH Generator 2 3.25″ 3.0″ 14 60.0″ 0.025

CARBURETOR DATA: The models AJ and AK engines use the Carter model N carburetor; gasoline was the fuel source. These engines could be equipped for natural or LP gas as fuel source.

SPARK PLUG DATA: * When using LP or natural gas asa fuel the plug gap should be set at 0.018.