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The wing nut isn't the issue. The threaded rod behind it is, in the picture. The contacts "looked" clean, but honestly I didn't really check beyond a visual look. Will use emery cloth tomorrow to clean them

So still can’t get cover off without messing with injection pump. Verified before initial start this morning that S7 contacts are touching and pins on cannon plug have continuity. Ran unit for an hour under a small 45% load. She’s smoking a bit under load so it definitely needs the throat...

Renewed generator ground wire. Shrink sleeve and wire loom makes a world of difference. Also grabbed an older Tesla charging cable from the barn. Have two of them and maybe I can use it for a good 120v cable. Minus the weird plug. They came from an amusement place that was torn down a while...

Looks like a tracker tag

Croft trailer sells factory replacement parts, including the entire assembly. Their customer service is very good. I found a NOS assembly replacement a while back on eBay but that was pure luck. I still have my old assembly if yours is too badly damaged. Just needs a shock. As mentioned...

The plates on your trailer are correct. Yes the numbers changed for mission/unit requirements, modifications (like in your picture), etc. I don’t own an A3 but all my trailers have the same issue. Pics of replacement plates for sale never or rarely match up with what’s on mine.

I did take the stud all the way out and still no luck. Will try again tomorrow I did look at the contact and it was closed. Engine off and still hot. Have the procedure to check and adjust it printed out. She fired right up without issue. Just the restarts when hot it’s not wanting to do.

Installed new voltage regulator and fuse holder. Charging issue fixed. Cranking issue still a problem. Could not get the cover off the S7 switch. Even holding up linkage didn’t give enough room. Still a work in progress

I’m sure I did since I was lost myself, since then I’ve read up on it and will be using Guyfangs advice. The TM is helpful but experience is better. New Buss fuse holder arrived today and will be installing that along with the new voltage regulator. The thermal switch did check out bad...

The gear reduction starters are so much better. Lighter, cranks faster and uses less power to do it. I really don't mind spending extra money on parts I might not need right now. They will be used at some point. Better to have and not need......Than need and not have.

Just looked at the TM for checking the Thermal cutoff switch. Looks like its a bad switch. NOS one on order.

Will be doing that tomorrow Thanks

It did it again and this time the removing the wires trick didn’t work. I tested the thermal switch and it’s closed circuit. Will dive into TMs to see the proper testing procedure. Yea Parts cannon made my arm sore today. Starter, Thermal Switch, Little distracted today and it’s showing...

I didn’t really do any of those until “after” ordering a new one. All is good Thermal cutoff switch contacts weren’t making a good connection

Testing charging voltage and while it was much slower in climbing, it still is to high and jumping up and down several volts at a time. Shut down engine to do a restart and original starter finally gave up. Everything clicks like it’s supposed to, but starter will not move. Figures……… Engine...

I have had great luck looking on Craigslist for portable gas generators that the previous owners couldn’t get running and wanted it gone. Lots of high end ones. Generac, Honda, Gillette, etc. Usually in the 4500/5500 watt range but several 7000 and 7500/8500 also. Have found multiple...

……..already looking.

Not much done today on genset. Refreshed ground and removed rust on threads at the end of the exhaust pipe. Then painted the pipe threads 383 green. Will be removing the ground cable and doing shrink sleeve the entire length. Looks bad the way it is now. She looks rough still and trailer...

Appreciate the kind words. I try. Learned long ago to buy the best parts you can afford and do the best job you can. Really happy with this generator. Still some bugs to work out but hopefully all will go as planned. The help/advice here from everyone has been golden.