Troubleshooting Generator No Power Output and Fix

This video takes you through troubleshooting a generator with no power output. Diagnosing the problem and repairing.

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[GregMaans]

I got a free gen just like this one, no power. I had no continuity at the slip rings, the copper looked dark . I thought it was toast until I watched this video. I went back at it one more time, sure enough the wire to the slip ring was broke, I checked ohms at break, good, . I resoldered and now it makes power . I watch your other videos before this one, and thought it was burnt up but seeing how dark the copper wire was on this stator gave me hope . Thanks, Greg

[johncourtneidge]

Firstly, well done!

I'm watching this in October 2023, five years on from when James made this. His Channel has come on in leaps and bounds! Well done him!

[redskiclayton]

Probably one of the best tutorial vids for these generators out there!
Get yourself a repair table, build one, buy one, well worth it!

[Scottforyoutube]

James I'm a recent new comer to the channel and have watched a lot of your recent videos, I'm amazed at how far your work has come as a content creator! Keep up the great work!

[markduykers]

Perfect! Thank you James for a great video. Very clear and informative. I went through all troubleshooting steps, bought a new AVR on Amazon and just replaced it. Voila! Also adjusted the RPM / frequency with my killawatt and adj screw - hadn’t done that before and it was running to fast. Ready for the next ice storm now!

[dadskrej]

Great video James! There are still many of these engines out there, so this video is very helpful. I see you are using your new lift/table...it's a super back-saver! I got mine 2 years ago and no regrets!

[johnrudd]

Good repair...One thing to note, not all gen rotors are wound with copper wire. I had a diesel set where the rotor was wound with aluminium wire...There was a break just before the slip rings...I thought I could maybe join a piece of wire to make good the connection...but nope! Ended up rewinding the rotor with enamelled copper wire for a lasting repair. Sold it for much more than I bought it...good result.

[richb]

A Very common issue I see fixed a Generac 7500 electric start unit recently with the same issue. A friend was given it for free ! I soldered it without removing the end plate. Added a little piece of copper wire to reinforce the connection and it to clean out the carb a couple times and it ran as new and load tested fine....A $1000+ generator ! I work for a generator service company and fix many machines....big, small and all kinds and a lot of Onan RV do a great job on these co-worker took one like this Briggs out of the a broken rod and damaged crank....no walked him thru it and he pulled it apart and fixed the engine. I got the generator end working, he had broken the brushes taking it

[lparkinson]

Thanks for video. Found a generator on the side of the road ran for about 10 minutes then no power. Same problem . Thanks again really helpful.

[nollidelddik]

Thank you i had the same problem, didnt know where to look.

[paradigminvestingllc]

Great video...thanks... I love my Kill-A-Watt too... use it all the time!!

[normanpeters]

My knees and back are sore watching this. But interesting repair

[blondbowler]

Nice shots of elbows and back of hands.

[livingstonemarembo]

This was a very informative video .I will use it to repair my generator

[DubiLLAuntAndre]

19:55 are you playing The Stinker Trombone? Thank goodness this isn't Smellivision...😂

[buynsell]

I love your channel. I have been binge watching all of your videos. LOL I have a generator just like this. It was under water for a few weeks from a flood. I am going to try and see if I can fix it.

[MitchEllis-dnlf]

Must be nice to be able to sit down on the floor like that and still be able to get back up. At 67, nearly 68 it gets harder every years. LOL

[dalemullen]

A great deal could be added to this video by giving a clear description of exactly what and where the testing is being done. A dark view (more lighting required), especially when obscured by by hands in front of the camera, is of limited use to someone trying to determine "exactly" where/what to "touch" with the multimeter probes.
This is difficult I realized but if this is to be an instructional video...

[russellstephan]

Nice save! Always a pleasure to bring something back to life. This is especially true when it was acquired at a scrap price.

[coalbranch]

Thanks!!!! Got mine going again for $27.00 brushes