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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.

Appreciate that. Looking Closer at the pics on my phone, I see a few places that need one. I’m not trying to rebuild a B-52, but want it as original as possible. A repaint is not in the forecast. Now that I have the Oil Filter Canister gasket install figured out, I’m thinking about keeping the...

Spent some time replacing zip ties this morning. Let me know if I need to add more or reinforce places I missed. Few new parts arrived today. NOS Gound Rod Kit and NOS Auxiliary Fuel bung and tubes arriving today. Parts for air cleaner should be here this week Getting ready to go out and...

Noted I might not know a lot about this GenSet but one thing I do know is how to properly start it and when to release start switch.

Different part number Identical part Same Amp and Voltage $11 Looks correct to me. OPs pic of $90+ part If it's sold to the Military, then it must be expensive. Hate it when companies do this. They do this in aviation also.

Ah! I bet that does make quite the racket. Will clean those contacts today and see if any difference.

Installed new circuit breaker at the 120v outlets. Have a big bag of Thomas & Betts zip ties. Almost Every zip tie has fallen off due to sitting out in the weather for ??? years. Will take half a day to install all of them. Well......not really, will just seem like it.

Starter clash?? Will follow your advice. With the amount of hours on this machine, no telling how it was abused.

I will do just that. Didn't realize that third one was so discolored..

When I start it up, voltage is fine for a few minutes. Then it creeps up to the higher number in pic. After running for 10-15 minutes it settles down to the lower number shown. If I pull the 15A glass tube fuse, it stops the charging and meter settles down to whatever the battery’s are putting...

Ran Genset after oil change to make sure no leaks. It started right up and all is good with voltage and hz but now Battery meter is bouncing into the red and putting out 35v. Gotta figure that out. No leaks and it’s running better than ever. Getting Close for a load test.