How do I install a new bridge rectifier on my Onan?
To replace the Onan OEM Bridge Rectifier is a 10 minute job. Takes a little longer to install an after market High Voltage Rated unit since the pin out arrangement is different, but it is worth the effort for piece of mind. Slide the Onan out as far as it will go & go to the right rear (behind the control Board) & remove the two black plastic screens around the Generator Housing. Between the two screens is a 1/4″ bolt head on the generators housing. Remove this bolt & the BR will drop down out of the housing. Carefully note the pin out orientation before removing the BR. The BR will insert 4 different ways…..only one way works….so don’t screw up & get in a hurry. (Duane Simmons 6-2-00) ————————————————– My onan starts and runs fine, it does not generate any power. Sounds like the Bridge Rectififer in the gen set is bad. These can go bad if the gen set is shut down with a load on it. It has no effect on the running of the gen set, it just won’t gener
