Generac Dropped a Valve and Punched a Hole in the Piston - Will It Run and Make Power Again?

Generac Dropped a Valve and Punched a Hole in the Piston - Will It Run and Make Power Again?

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Engine Enthusiast
2 Video Views·Apr 30, 2024

"This Generac GP6500 Generator was given away for free. According to the owner, she was running it when it abruptly shut down and locked up. A friend took it apart and discovered a valve dropped out of the head and fell into the cylinder punching a hole in the piston and destroying the head. This machine was given away for parts. Can it be rebuilt? Or should I just swap out the engine? Things were going well with the repair until the load test.

Generator Model: G0076700

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