Only getting 850mv out of my generator :(

[Guest]

OK I got around to really testing my generator. I am only getting 850mv out of terminal A to ground. Even if I ground terminal F. So this means she is shot and I have to pony up $100 for a new one? :(

[ReedS]

It may be a matter of brush replacement or even just freeing up a stuck brush. Check continuety between the terminals and the brushes, there may be a broken wire between the terminal and a brush. I've only had one bad generator and I think that it had overheated due to a shorted battery.

[Guest]

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Originally posted by ReedS
It may be a matter of brush replacement or even just freeing up a stuck brush. Check continuety between the terminals and the brushes, there may be a broken wire between the terminal and a brush. I've only had one bad generator and I think that it had overheated due to a shorted battery.

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I so dd not want to have to take this thing apart :( Is there anything special I have to do to remove the belt?

[Guest]

Do I have to take the belt off before taking the back of the generator out to blow it off and see if anything is stuck?

[olcowhand]

My lincoln welder/generator did the same thing. The slip-ring under one of the brushes needed cleaning up. I cleaned both slip-rings & she went right back to welding.