Onan Engine Identification Help

[mtnpilot99 0]

Hello, I'm new to the site and I'm hoping I can find some help with identifying a crossover engine or parts for the Onan Generator I'm having an ignition problem with. If this thread is too unrelated specifically to tractors, please delete thread - I'll understand. If ok with the thread, the problem I'm having is that I have a 1989 Onan 9KW MME (2 Cyl.) marine generator that has a faulty electronic module (igniter) that needs to be replaced. Normally this is as simple as going to one of the Onan parts sites and purchasing for 80 or 90 bucks - as most of them are priced. But for whatever reason, Onan (Cummins) has chosen to price this particular electronic module at over $1,500. Some of the sites I visited have listed this part at over $2,000. My question and the help I'm looking for is whether anyone has any knowledge of a crossover electronic module (or the whole distributor assembly) that can be used with this Onan engine? I'm hoping Onan used a similarly enough 2 cyl. engine in their tractor line where the same (or similar enough) module could be used and is considerably cheaper. Onan references the the electronic module as part# 186-3203 and sometimes calls it an igniter.

 

Thanks again for any help!  -Mike

[boomers_influence 106]

mike

my 2016 L-835 says 1117.16. ( onan price sheet )

BUT over the counter adds 20%

that brings it to 1340.58.

in my parts manual it looks like an electronic module inside the distributor

to replace the points.

the L-835 calls it points, the parts manual calls it an igniter.

i have no good answer for you.

BUT, i would bring it up at smokstak.com

they may be able to help.

thank you. boomer ( the used onan engine parts guy, also NOS and new )

[benji756 341]

[KC9KAS 4,741]

@mtnpilot99 

I know Onan parts are high!

My brother has a P216 and a rebuild kit is over $1000...an that is standard size!

[woodchuckfarmer 333]

Hunt for after market parts there out there.

[mtnpilot99 0]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I'll keep hunting....

[onanparts.com 178]

On 7/25/2016 at 10:13 AM, mtnpilot99 said:

Thanks everyone for the replies. I'll keep hunting....

Give these guys a call, www.srsales.com

 

They have a couple of the 186-3203 modules for $495.00, Sure beats double or triple that.

Good luck!

 

[mtnpilot99 0]

Thanks onanparts.com, I'll give them a try!