Since the last owner stated that the generator was being "flaky" and shutting down I started the investigation on what might be wrong while it was out. He said it was an electrical problem. His generator guy had it working in the shop a couple of times before they pulled the plug on the repair and opted to replace.
I found these sub standard crimp connectors on.
This brush block powering the stator of the generator (or not?) this connection also provided power to a second set of brushes on the same stator. First indication that this is not a low current application. Now add bad crimp connections and follow from there.
I also discovered what looked like some kind of ad hoc arrangement in the control panel of the Gen Set. After looking at wiring schematics ti showed a 10 ohm resistor and a diode in this wire run. So shoddy but not ad hoc.
The solution was to Heat shrink the run and re secure in place.
Now the brush block feed is in better condition and awaiting a test.
Some spacers and new screws to hold everything in place and allow for the larger wiring loom. (the missing screw is broken off in the end case courtesy of the "Generator mechanic") Me thinks he should find a new hobby. Mechanic I see not, so far.
The next step I see is building a simple fuel system. Connecting a battery and fire it up to see what I get.
I found these sub standard crimp connectors on.
This brush block powering the stator of the generator (or not?) this connection also provided power to a second set of brushes on the same stator. First indication that this is not a low current application. Now add bad crimp connections and follow from there.
I also discovered what looked like some kind of ad hoc arrangement in the control panel of the Gen Set. After looking at wiring schematics ti showed a 10 ohm resistor and a diode in this wire run. So shoddy but not ad hoc. 
The solution was to Heat shrink the run and re secure in place.
Now the brush block feed is in better condition and awaiting a test.
Some spacers and new screws to hold everything in place and allow for the larger wiring loom. (the missing screw is broken off in the end case courtesy of the "Generator mechanic") Me thinks he should find a new hobby. Mechanic I see not, so far.
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