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I understand. finding out I could modify the 400hz regulator to a 60 hz unit with some components swapped. was kinda hoping the same for the governor. I have 2 new 400 hz control boxes. so was hoping if needed to. I may be able to rob some of the goodies out of it where it applies.
board part numbers. 60 hz 1st then 400 hz. the diode part numbers are the same. so the 400 hz boxes they cant give away. the 60 hz boxes are 699.00 and up. a good way to save some money if you are half decent at soldiering.
ok found something very interesting today! the 400 hz regulator and the 60hz regulator use the same internal boards , and transformers. the big difference is resistor values and some capacitors and resistors added , and some not there. it appears to me you could take the 400 hz board and swap...
Well I have finally ordered a replacement voltage regulator for this Gen. I'll post a update once I receive it and have it installed. question is this considered a weak link or high failure item on these generators? how about the blue box governors ?
I believe if things still continue in the same direction, Hellen is following Florance as far as direction. Been lucky as Isabel has been the last bad 1 here
I remember a few years ago the company that made the engines was up for sale on Ebay. It caught my interest as I hadn't heard anything about them prior to seeing the company for sale on Ebay. Don't know if the company ever sold or not. Or what happened after that auction. They pushed the fact...