Genesis Parts
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Jim Bethel
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Get in Contact with Bill Calvert (over on ICS) or Larry White from Guarenteed Cleaning Supplies in Chicago. Larry was the ex sales manager for PowerClean USA
rwcarpet
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Express Distributing near Canton, Ohio, may have parts. They were a dealer. Call Jeff @ 1-866-859-1011.
rwcarpet
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Anything specific you are looking for??
Doug Cox
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If you post the specific parts you are looking for, we might be of more help. I buy my parts all over the place.
rwcarpet
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Doug Cox said:
Doug is right........just about everything on the Genesis can be found elsewhere, even the heat diverter. Pretty common parts, or you can make other parts work.
I hear the shop is locked up, and nothing is going out of Powerclean. Only the local dealers might have a stock of parts. Can we get a list of dealers around the country??
Dolly Llama
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rwcarpet said:
this ^^^^^^
I was talking to Jeff not too long ago.
In the course of conversation we talked about PC
He's been able to find parts from other sources .
Probably from the same sources PC got their parts to build their TMs
..l.T.A.
Walt
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The rectangular piece with nut on top is wearing out at the pivot point. Simple piece but highly proprietary. Any ideas? Don't want to have a custom one made.
Also, any idea where I can get a whole new diverter? Cost? I have a feeling this one won't last forever.
rwcarpet
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Walt said:
The rectangular piece with nut on top is wearing out at the pivot point. Simple piece but highly proprietary. Any ideas? Don't want to have a custom one made.
Also, any idea where I can get a whole new diverter? Cost? I have a feeling this one won't last forever.
I just replaced my diverter with one I picked up on a used Genny I bought. It's better, but it will wear out soon.
Is that an air-operated flap control? I have a solinoid operated diverter (2003) which isn't always reliable after it heats up.
Check... http://www.hotheatexchangers.com/ for aftermarket HX's.
Also......where are the 2 bolts for the top of the diverter??
RW
Shane T
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I can't see what could wear out on that particular part, but any welder could make one in 30 minutes.
It is a vacuum operated solenoid. Very reliable and it doesn't bang hard into position so the flapper isn't as apt to break.rwcarpet said:
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Shane T said:
My machine has a diesel motor. Even though it runs smoothly for a diesel there is still a certain amount of vibration that is causing that part and the pin that runs through it to wear. The hole that U-joint pin goes through is twice the size it once was. I replaced the pin with a larger size but it's wearing.
The diverter itself has been very reliable and has never stuck open or closed. But the shaft going to the flapper is no longer straight. I have no idea how much longer it will last. Could be 50 hours or 5000. It would be good to know where to get a replacement quick though.
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rwcarpet said:
I don't know why there are holes for bolts on the top, it's welded on the top and sides.
Doug Cox
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Johns Custom machine makes a diverter that will swap out with a little work. It is the same size or a bit smaller. They make them with the shaft on the left or right side, so you must specify this when you order. I seem to remember it costing me about 400 bucks with the diverter and parts.
GeneMiller
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I like john's hotheatexchanger.com also for parts like these. the guy is a genius, but a good welder could definitely fix it before it breaks so it's convenient for your scheudle.
gene
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rwcarpet
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"I don't know why there are holes for bolts on the top, it's welded on the top and sides."
I didn't see the welds, Walt. I know that mine isn't welded. It's held together with 4 bolts that are spring loaded. If your flap does break, you'll have to change out the entire diverter. I've changed flaps about 4 times in 7 years.
RW
I didn't see the welds, Walt. I know that mine isn't welded. It's held together with 4 bolts that are spring loaded. If your flap does break, you'll have to change out the entire diverter. I've changed flaps about 4 times in 7 years.
RW
Shane T
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rwcarpet said:
Looks like someone got tired of replacing the gaskets and decided to weld it together. That's great as long as you don't have to take it apart to replace the flapper. It also looks like there is an added piece of metal on the bottom. You are smart to have a replacement diverter on quick order status.
Most parts I can find by finding the manufacturer, and inquiring about distributors. At least that is how I've been doing it. I can't seem to find a thermostat though. I was able to contact the company who makes them but they would only sell large quantities and weren,t very helpful in locating a distributor who could sell just 1. I'll try the contacts you guys mentioned, Thanks!rwcarpet said:
Shane T
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Mike said:
I happen to have 4 brand new thermostats sitting on my shelf. A couple years ago PowerClean was so slow getting me the parts that I went ahead and ordered the minimum from the manufacture. If anyone wants one let me know. I'll sell them for $50 including shipping to the lower 48.
