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09-24-2014, 05:25 PM | #1 |
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powerhouse gen test?
My powerhouse gen. will motor ,fast idle flutters from 18 volt to 4 volt ammeter does not register..Is their trouble shooting steps?
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09-24-2014, 07:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: powerhouse gen test?
I know "motoring" is a quick way to test them, but what I did to test mine is to cut the head off the right size bolt and (with the pulley off) screw one end into the powerhouse and chuck the other end in my electric drill. When spun up it put out 18 volts, so I guess one is good to go. The other put out less then 1 volt so I'll have to go through it. First checking for shorts in the armature and field coils. then replace the brushes. Unfortunately powerhouse generator parts (other than brushes) are not common. So do everything you can to save the original parts.
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09-24-2014, 09:09 PM | #3 | |
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The fact that it motors is a good sign - but not the only sign. While hooked to a battery your voltage should never go above say 8 volts (for a 6v) battery) even showing a full 20 amp charge rate. Joe K
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09-24-2014, 09:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: powerhouse gen test?
Tom Wesenburg has posted in the past a place on the brush holder that should be soldered. Maybe a search will help you find that thread. Also wondering if one or more of your brush springs may be weak. Rod
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09-24-2014, 09:59 PM | #5 |
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Yes, search old threads from Tom, he helped my charging issues on 3 separate gennys and also installed his EVR unit, much better reliability!!!
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09-25-2014, 12:37 PM | #6 |
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09-25-2014, 05:27 PM | #7 |
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Re: powerhouse gen test?
tried the cardboard and sanded the comutators from less than 2volt tested with a drill motor up two about 6 where do you get the brushes 5 brush gen
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09-25-2014, 05:38 PM | #8 | |
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I'm in the process of buying some that are close, so I can file them to fit. I've had them on order from a generator shop, but they aren't in yet. They do show up on ebay for $25 for the 5 brush. |
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09-25-2014, 08:10 PM | #9 |
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Thank you, this is my first A and web site great help.
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