I'm a late bloomer? I found your videos yesterday and can't get enough of them. I am old and mostly house bound . I entertain myself with books, crossword puzzles and your videos. Thanks a million!
@rayshutsa66902 жыл бұрын
This was another perfectly diagnosed generator. Your attention to detail is impeccable. You have a very high standard when repairing and fine tuning the generator. Watching your channel and content is helping me when diagnosing the electrical on generators. ❤🇨🇦
@stevelogan45212 жыл бұрын
0piiiiop look
@rickurtis Жыл бұрын
Good
@Bulletman426 Жыл бұрын
I agree and have learned a lot. Thank you Jim
@michaeltarasenkoop2389 Жыл бұрын
I worked on a job at a new sewer plant ! It was a big surprise to all personnel that Al the wires supplied and provided were over sized wire was #10 not 12 the insulation was double the thickness of regular wire ! Even tho the breakers were 20 amp not 30 !
@howardnielsen622019 күн бұрын
Like your attention to detail
@tubemember212 жыл бұрын
I can vouch for that clogged gas tank vent causing a run issue. Had the exact same thing happen last winter when I needed to run my generator. It had worked fine all summer when it was hot out, as soon as I tried to use it cold it would run for a few minutes and starve the carburetor. Took me a little bit to figure out so I'm glad you covered that important trouble shooting step for anyone watching.
@johnmckee79372 жыл бұрын
One caution about using a crimp connector. Dissimilar metals, connectors made for copper used on aluminum. There are products available to coat the metals to prevent corrosion between the two metals. It works a lot like antiseize compound on bolts. Before I forget, Great Video as always!
@gsftom Жыл бұрын
Thousands of generators must have been restored instead of sent to the landfill based on your detailed videos. Awesome!
@thebridge707 Жыл бұрын
Working on my second one now thanks Mr. James
@johncourtneidge Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@FPVForLife Жыл бұрын
Landfill? Why would you put something like a generator to a landfill and burie it "forever"?
@iandennis783611 ай бұрын
@@FPVForLifeunfortunately, this is an increasingly common mindset amongst western societies, especially, I have to reluctantly confirm, in America. This mindset is also increasingly common over here in old Blighty. Fixing stuff just ain't so common any more, "ah buggerit, I'll get a new one" is something I'm witnessing both here and America. 😢
@garyclark49302 жыл бұрын
I would like to say I enjoyed your video. I spent 14 years in power generation in the Army and worked on generators from 1.5 Kw up to 100Kw. The last 31 years I have been operating and maintaining a 7.5-Megawatt power plant. I didn't realize they still made generators with brushes and sliprings. Everything I have worked with were brushless generators. This has been refreshing to watch. You are a good presenter and very knowledgeable. Thank you for your video.
@cliffweinan3907 Жыл бұрын
Thanks James for showing unique skill of repairing small generators. Keeps a bunch of good parts and engines out of scrapyard or landfill. I didn't realize the power head and engine are a taper fit coupling like some drill chucks. Your videos are keeping alive the great independent American skill of tinkering. Recall so much joy learning on lawnmower engines and bicycles as a youth.
@johncourtneidge Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@GaryBondi2 ай бұрын
@@cliffweinan3907 he is much more than a tinkerer
@KellyHernandez-n8e2 ай бұрын
I'm an industrialist. I fix my own s*** and I love working with anything machines, motors cars, trucks...this just blew me away in the details that you provided 🎉
@jeffreyhaynes57742 жыл бұрын
It is a good day when there is a new James Condon video to watch.
@peterlogan16232 ай бұрын
James no one explains in detail like you do. Your videos are a joy to watch, I consider myself to be experienced but I have learnt a lot from you, please don't stop .
@haneyoakie142 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent video because of the details and how you shared the thought process in determining which powerhead to use and you didn’t cut out the Ryobi unsuccessful path. Also, the info at the end on securing the connections with zip ties was important critical information. Great content as always Jim.
@ChosesinWon2 жыл бұрын
A mud dauber is the cause of the tank vent clog. I deal with those all the time. If I leave my air tools out for a couple of days they will fill the holes up.
@georgelequin50702 жыл бұрын
Yes sir.
@chogg6112 жыл бұрын
Planes have crashed (air speed funnel) clogged.
@williamvaughan12182 жыл бұрын
I feel that pain
@shadowwolf93292 жыл бұрын
Chose_sin_Won sometimes a allimimun screen over the cover can stop mud dobers
@jovenmontuya30762 жыл бұрын
@super duper ducky
@fjb47502 жыл бұрын
As a auto tech of over 30 years That’s the best diag and repair video I’ve ever seen. Very well done. My hats off to you. 👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@jcondon12 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fjb47502 жыл бұрын
@@jcondon1 your very welcome
@davidsmith-ih2kk Жыл бұрын
Matey I've seen your work and it's brilliant, I have this to say I just hate using up a new part if the old one is fixable. I know how you work you are meticulous in your repairs and well, good at it, so rather than waste a new part despite lack of success soldering, perhaps you could use a small crimp on lead connector or knowing your skills give the soldering a go. The right flux can achieve wonders. But I bow to the master in this because you are just brilliant at what you do, it's always a pleasure watching a master at work.
@jonminer98912 жыл бұрын
Hi, James. That was one of your more expensive free generators. The hurdles were a little higher and the length of the track was a little longer. The results were well worth the trouble. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!
@FishFind30002 жыл бұрын
It always seems that the most expensive things are free.
@zoltanliszkai21622 жыл бұрын
And remember no good deed goes unpunished
@Melicoy2 жыл бұрын
Please sub. he never asks. thanks
@brianwood52202 жыл бұрын
Great attention to detail James. I can't put my finger on what it is about your videos, but i am so drawn to watching them. Thanks for sharing.
@jankamp817714 күн бұрын
Hello James, i be back after almost one week into the hospital. Now i can see your work again,keep going best wishes from Jan .
@andiprogshop30972 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos, learn something useful and even get a smile on my face because every time there is that little guy sitting on the right, waiting for you to come and pick em up. I like him, he seems to be a reliable fella and faithful companion of yours!
@Bassguitarist19852 жыл бұрын
Aluminum wire is difficult to solder because of the aluminum oxide that instantly builds up on it during the process. You need a special acid type flux (Superior flux 1260) and preferably a tin silver alloy solder. So very much possible but only with the right tools. :-)
@jcondon12 жыл бұрын
Definitely need the right tools. The other issue is the corrosion. The wire most likely will crumble where the solder joint was. Would need to cut that out.
@bobadam70212 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to see him frankenstine a generator back to life out of spare parts and questionable fixes to see what works and what doesn't. I'd love to see this attempted.
@freddyrosenberg92882 жыл бұрын
@@bobadam7021 That is a good idea for a future video Crazy fixes that might work.
@jackmahogovv2 жыл бұрын
Would like to see him try and repair that rotor.
@jackspinetta45802 жыл бұрын
70%tin 30%zinc Is a good aluminium alloy for weld. In my opinion a come crimp could work out you Need to protect with epoxy tò prevent vibrations
@radiumreplays60452 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your video, I was able to go directly to my problem with 2 minutes of troubleshooting. Turned out the rotor was open like this one. Found the wire broken from the solder joint at the split rings. A little bit of soldering later and all is good.
@goatmaster33879 ай бұрын
When cutting zip ties, I find it less dangerous to cut across the latch of the zip tie. This releases it, and you can slip it off. Never get bored watching your videos.
@davidschwartz51272 жыл бұрын
If you're using the gasoline that you initially removed from the tank that may be the problem, It looked well-aged. You are a great Instructor, and this video was very useful for me. Thank You
@watermanone75672 жыл бұрын
Excellent job and find Jim. I just had a honda pressure washer that would bog when under load. Ultra sonic cleaning made little difference. Finally I drilled the main jet up one mini drill size and it runs perfect. I think EPA rules are a little to tight. Thanks for the video.
@billiewright75322 жыл бұрын
By watching your videos I was able to check and make an adjustment on my generator. I get it out and let it run ever two or three months so it will be ready in case the power goes out. I checked the hertz and voltage and it was 117 volts and 59.4 hertz with no load. I turned the screw in like you do and now it 126 volts and 61.7 hertz with no load. I enjoy watching and learning from you. Thanks
@johnwaller23332 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure watching your videos, I learn something new every time like when you use a heat gun to remove the decals from the gas tank,I would have never thought of that.
@xanderlander89899 ай бұрын
I enjoyed watching you restore this generator. I got really excited when you found the issue. Would've liked to see the repair, but I understand why you don't want to put all that work into a repair that may not last.
@RustyNail58562 жыл бұрын
James, you are are lucky in finding gen's. man i wish i could find them like you . i am glad you do, that way you can make more videos, you could fix one every day and i would watch them, i enjoy your videos very much. keep up the good work .
@jcondon12 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@1pcfred2 жыл бұрын
Seek and ye shall find. He said he found it on Craigslist. That suggests to me that he was actively looking for it. Sometimes things just show up but beating the bushes flushes out more game.
@BackDoorBBQing Жыл бұрын
Just purchased my first fixer upper generator, after being inspired by your videos, standby for incoming questions 😂
@markmoran97162 жыл бұрын
Yay, my Thursday morning is complete. Thanks for the video.
@partshnc Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you highlighted the probable reasons for the issue in addition to providing clear and simple troubleshooting instructions. We provide genuine Honeywell generator spare parts.
@larrykelly28382 жыл бұрын
Doc., that's a nice generator for someone. I enjoy seeing your diagnostic procedure especially concerning the head.
@CraigWindmueller6 күн бұрын
Where the two windings wires meet in the middle of the rotor and are twisted together I had the same problem with a free generator I received. I was able to separate and straighten the remaining wires and gently twist them back together. I first scraped off very gently the enamel insulation with an exacto knife. I tested the connection with the ohm meter at the two sides of the twist and at the slip rings. Came back normal. I cleaned the plastic rotor body with acetone soaked Q tips to remove oil and dirt. I then JB welded(epoxy) over the twisted ends to the plastic rotor body. Worked perfectly. C
@jerrydickson61902 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos. You might try Comet cleanser on the white plastic panel. The embedded staining should come off with very little scrubbing. You can make a paste with a little water, paint it on and let it stand a while. Good luck. Keep making the informative videos please. Thank you.
@davidpawson73932 жыл бұрын
I two days ago I was given a Honeywell 2000 watt generator/inverter which I'm currently going through the fuel system as the fuel smells like it's as old as the generator. Surprisingly there was zero water or rust in the tank and I'm impressed with the build quality as the external hardware is the good stainless and all of the electronics are protected by a thick layer of epoxy resin or whatever its called. Because of your videos I felt confident enough to go through something I've never worked on or even operated. You're very much appreciated by me and the few friends I have that tinker.
@jjock32392 жыл бұрын
Informative video. I didn't need any information on the mechanical side, but I have never repaired a genset, and my 5500 watt Homelite unit was dead. The information I needed, was the resistance readings for the windings and the rotor, but I know now to also look for broken or corroded wires behind the slip rings. Thanks
@johncourtneidge Жыл бұрын
Again, very nice! Thank-you James. It's remarkable how many tiny things can throw the whole thing out. I recall the absent zip-tie, the tiny soldered wire here, etc, etc. Again, well done and thank-you!
@johncourtneidge Жыл бұрын
I wrote this before watching the very last few minutes!
@TerryLawrence0012 жыл бұрын
I find that Goof-Off has just the right formula to make it work very well most of the time and often amazes me. just be careful around custom painted parts. I have often successfully removed graffiti and over-spray from porous surfaces by letting the Goof-Off soak in and then pressure washing with a low pressure setting. I really enjoy your work!
@dannyj56882 жыл бұрын
Another good fix....So look forward to your Thursday generator (and other) repair video's...Learned so much by watching...Thank you so much for the time that you take to help us!!!
@AntonioClaudioMichael2 жыл бұрын
Carbs are a static metering device on a non static system so all it really takes to mess up the flow is a micro crumb maybe it wad just the debri in the fuel that was in the carb seems to be running alot better after the cleaning Great video as always @James Condon
@Farm_fab2 жыл бұрын
That dirt in the tank vent on the carb box was likely from an insect that laid an egg in there. I just picked up a Briggs and Stratton 8 horse powered generator yesterday that is an older model. It has a J carb on it. It's got a no power issue on it, but one of the first things I noticed is that on the panel wiring, someone had made a repair with a few wire nuts, so that will be my first repair on it, the second issue was that the wires going into the generator have no strain relief, so that's a bit concerning as well, as the wires move all around.. I will also probably need to clean the carb out, as the owner said it wasn't run in a while.
@TsunauticusIV2 жыл бұрын
They are called mud daubers. They’ve actually lead to airplane crashes because they plop mud inside the instrumentation tubes. One plane crashed and we lost 189 people at one time. Some mud daubers actually kill spiders… but in turn they request the occasional sacrifice.
@edgardolopez-hh2lfАй бұрын
From Puerto Rico, good job, good videos, may God take care of you.
@johnbrizendine77162 жыл бұрын
One of the things I found for cleaning plastic is DOT 3 brake fluid, it will take the top layer of oxidized plastic off and will leave the layer under it almost new looking. It does awesome on headlights as well. Another thing I found that seems to work quite well on plastic is Brasso or silver polish, but you want to be pretty gentle on it, as it will really dig into it if you push too hard on it.
@WayneTheSeine Жыл бұрын
Marine Hull Brite ain't no slouch either. Works great on most any plastic or fiberglass.
@johnbrizendine7716 Жыл бұрын
@@WayneTheSeine nice, i will check it out, thanks!
@randywheeler32362 жыл бұрын
WD 40 is good for taking stickers and glue off and a product called Super Clean works great and is biodegradable for cleaning. Once again another great video, thank you.
@jackpatteeuw92442 жыл бұрын
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
@Lawnmowerman02346 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos and have learned a few tricks . Whenever I find a surging engine it needs to have the low speed plastic jet both cleaned ( and )enlarged one or two sizes . I’ve also had pretty good luck re soldering rotor and slip ring contacts .
@dalee.mccombs85712 жыл бұрын
Very informative and educational! You do an outstanding job of explaining everything step-by-step !
@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын
Yes he does. I enjoy watching and listening
@darwin91412 жыл бұрын
James, I love your channel. This is how I relax after a long day by watching and unwinding thank you.
@allotmentfornovices82562 жыл бұрын
Wow who said somethings in life will cost a lot thank you my friend for this free tutorial once again. I realy appreciate you taking time to educate lots of people thanks again.
@henleyont Жыл бұрын
Yes, this will be a great help for me when I get around to sorting out a similar generator
@purplehayes571810 ай бұрын
A hole in the cross member for easy oil change. Someone engineer was paying attention to details. Such a simple and effective addition.
@steveperyer4850 Жыл бұрын
A better way to clean the instrument panel is using DuPont NO.7 rubbing compound and a rag, and it will come off easy, and shine. Never fails. Other rubbing compounds don’t work as well. It works great on all kinds of smooth plastic, and other painted things. Nice work and clean up.😊
@carl-gunnarhillefors7612 Жыл бұрын
AND Y E T YOUR ENGINEUITY CREATES A WORKING GENERATOR BY LOGIC AND KNOWLEDGE! WELL DONE, AGAIN AND AGAIN!
@Barracuda480822 жыл бұрын
For the slip rings try a Briteboy rubberized abrasive eraser, and for the plastic discoloration dirt the marinas carry a polymer wax/gel coat cleaner that may surprise you with results.. I miss my years in machine building for Delta, Pratt Whitney, Boeing..precision no error just like your work James.
@rickybailey7123 Жыл бұрын
Super clean works 100% on white plastic I raced a yz250 with white plastic and the only thing that could get the red clay stane off was Castro Super clean it's in a purple bottle Simple green purple stuff purple power nothing would get it out but Castro super clean would every time with ease !! Hope this helps and for my Generator I got a minn solar charger 12inch X 12inch came with Suction cups to put inside of a window was like 20$ and just put it in the window of the shop where sunlight can hit it some of the day and it keeps my battery charged up!! Great video as well !!
@Jim-ie6uf Жыл бұрын
I had an Orchid bee get in the exhaust twice, on a pressure washer I was workin on on the front porch. Sealed itself in like a dirt dauber. Had to take the muffler off to evict it. Looks like a honey bee with green stripes. I’m in S Fla, and this was 2 months ago. Happy New Year.
@bjh5766 Жыл бұрын
I noticed when you put cover back on no zip tie. Guessed you edited it out. Guess I'm actually paying attention to what you say. Good job great video!
@MrTonyPiscatelle2 жыл бұрын
Amazing James. The word intimate comes to mind. You become a master like Mr Condon when you've become intimate with the workings
@AntonioClaudioMichael2 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed the Predator Power Head fits so well as well as the orginal Exhaust @James Condon
@TimDyb2 жыл бұрын
Another great video repair. Too bad you had to change the stator, rotor & battery! Also, you'll have plenty of heaters for winter😁
@philoso377 Жыл бұрын
Nice presentation. I always learn something here. BTW I found this on AliExpress trust you’d like it. A welder that can joint a wide range of metal wires need no solder. It melt the base metal to weld. It was originally made for jewelers work should work with aluminum magnet wires.
@lawrencecavens57602 жыл бұрын
Well Done Jame's - You've kept out another unit from the dump. Here's a tip for you if you can't get the proper starting battery from the manufacturer. You can get the battery from any store that deals with mobility electric scooters and or if you can and are up here in Canada get the battery from Canadian tire. Try Spray Nine to clean the control panel - You'd be amazed at the cleaning power it has. And I love your ending display page with the sounding of a poor engine that barks at the end - How cool is THAT! Wow What a giggle I got out of that!!!
@Endorfen20112 жыл бұрын
First video of yours for me. Excellent and in depth. Great video angles for visibility and awesome detailed explanations. I look forward to your other videos! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge.
@wintonwright4244 Жыл бұрын
When cleaning out those jet striped torch tip cleaners for a cutting torch they're like little round files they work perfect
@dublloyd9625 Жыл бұрын
i love your thoroughness its hard sometimes for new mechanics to learn when you put your name on it it must last thanks for your video
@Barracuda480822 жыл бұрын
Great job again James..there must be a demand for portable power by you, and I'll bet you have no issue moving these rebuilds.
@dereksmith1803 Жыл бұрын
This is the 3rd or 4th video of yours I've watched, and I find it funny how all the power units look pretty much the same. It's almost like they all come out of the same factory, just a different color paint depending on what brand they're made for. Kind of like a Ford Crown Victoria and a Mercury Grand Marquis (same car, different grill).
@wildefox14782 жыл бұрын
Not bad for getting it for free, at least you had spare parts to fix it up, nice work James!
@martyb37832 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I am surprised that you were not able to solder the wires on the old rotor. It looked like a simple fix to me.
@alext88282 жыл бұрын
Even if the wires had been coated aluminum, there are solders for that too. Only thing is the temp range might be too high for the lacquer coating on the wire. Why not use a mechanical connector? (crimp connector) I don't know.
@chrisssmallengines71632 жыл бұрын
Spray nine cleaner works well with a brush on something like this . Great on greasy things , tires ,BBQ , engines , even in the kitchen . Try it you will like it .
@KellyHernandez-n8e2 ай бұрын
I learned so much from your videos.Thank you so much.I can't get enough
@mjg2632 жыл бұрын
Great save, it really pays to have the parts on hand as well as the knowledge and experience! I wonder if it’s possible to connect a regulated charging circuit to that extra winding for the battery or is it not worth it since the generator sits unused for such long periods of time?
@kevloncharles8863 Жыл бұрын
Am from the Caribbean Islands 🏝 of grenada 🇬🇩. I really enjoy your video 📹. Very educational better than all this war news great 👍 job 👍
@alantorrance6153 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative. Gives me to think I ought to check the unloaded and underload readings of my generator. As it is, I run it up every couple of months, long enough to get it nice and hot, to make sure it is in good state for any emergency where it will be needed. It is kept under cover out of the weather. I am contemplating adding an exhaust pipe with vehicle type silencers to make it fairly quiet, so as not to make it run quieter to disturb the neighbours less.
@r81188302 жыл бұрын
Thank you James. Another excellent video. Its a shame that it is not possible to unwrap just the end turn on either the rotor or stator windings. The loss of one turn would hardly affect the output and would allow clean, unsoldered wire to form a new end.
@jansmit46282 жыл бұрын
Unwrapping is one, but reliably soldering the aluminium wire as James mentioned is also a big issue.
@naknakacknak2 жыл бұрын
Great video with a lot of technical information. However, I would have just soldered the broken wire. Another technique would be to unwind one turn of the wire to get a fresh end to solder to. The author has experience and really knows what he is doing with this repair.
@ranst4038 Жыл бұрын
I would have soldered the wire!
@brianhind61492 жыл бұрын
James: If you cut the zip tie tail off flush with the body of the tie, you will not lacerate your hand the next time you have it apart. Your videos are always excellent, & I admire some of your tests & other little tricks of the trade. Well done !
@1pcfred2 жыл бұрын
It is best to leave a bit of zip tie just to keep knuckleheads out of where they don't belong.
@GaryBondi2 ай бұрын
I am watching the generac 10000 exl video...electrical problems...your a genius
@GaryBondi2 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work...
@FeralPreacher2 жыл бұрын
Well done, James. Surprised you didn't try to solder the rotor winding. Seems simple to scrape the enamel off and repair the solder joint. Having all the spare parts, perhaps, made the swap the easy way to go. Nice outcome to the "FREE" generator. lol Thanks for sharing.
@ickipoo2 жыл бұрын
He said in the video that it is likely copper plated aluminium, and it is very difficult to get a good, long term solder joint with this type of wire (clearly, even the manufacturer struggles with this!)
@FeralPreacher2 жыл бұрын
@@ickipoo Difficult, probably. But the only way to GUARANTEE failure is to not try. I only said I was surprised James didn't try.
@1pcfred2 жыл бұрын
@@FeralPreacher it sounded to me like he's tried in the past and decided it's just not worth it. Maybe he could get it to work in the short term but he's selling these things and has his reputation to consider.
@jackx4311 Жыл бұрын
@@ickipoo You can make a successful solder joint on aluminium; all you need is the correct flux.
@thebrokeway9838 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I was thinking you should teach and was like wait a second..that's what you're doing, and this way you wont have a class full with only 5 or 6 truly interested individuals as everyone who comes to you this way really want to learn something if this makes any sense..take care and peace
@jamesreed61212 жыл бұрын
Regarding cleaning the dirty panels, try Laquer Thinner. it will usually clean off stains like the ones on your panel. Good video!
@JesusTorres-qr1gz2 жыл бұрын
Gentleman yes indeed it has helped someone and very far from you, I would like to thanks you in person, my most expressive thanks, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico, Jesús Torres.
@FSEAirboss2 жыл бұрын
Great video, informative. I am thinking I might have put a baggie over the foot in the oil drain pan to keep from having to clean the pad. Just a thought.
@Papi4l22 жыл бұрын
I love ur videos. U gotta great voice for it and speak clearly. I love the work u do. Wish i understood generators better. Im comin from lawn mowers
@shaneweatherall86662 ай бұрын
The rotor coil leads are not soldered on, they are glued on with a special conductive glue available at Amazon. It is expensive, but a small amount can save a lot of rotors.
@lintonthomas98262 жыл бұрын
Hi, u can carry the bad rotor to a motor rewinding shop and the can change the aluminum wire to equivalent copper wire, and the power head will run just fine
@ramosel2 жыл бұрын
Jim, if you search around on the internet, you can find a flux that makes soldering the Al or CoAl wire a snap. I’ve ordered 3 one ounce bottles over the past few years and the are all from Russia but work well.
@oldsranch2 жыл бұрын
EPA procedure to determine mixture setting: find out where it runs perfectly, then lean it out til it runs like ****. Oh how I pine for the olden days of the adjustable main jet.
@johnj48602 жыл бұрын
You stated it was most likely an aluminium conductor but I'd have scraped off a bit of the shellac insulation to find out for sure. If it was copper clad it can be soldered or plain aluminium can be crimped with aluminium sleeve using an air excluding grease between sleeve and conductor. The crimp forces the grease out from between the metal faces and a pure metal to metal bond is formed. I've used this technique on different sizes of aluminium conductor many times. I would have tried this before undertaking the extensive mechanical operations.
@toxin9112 жыл бұрын
try Westley's rubbing compound very very lightly rub it on and off. i found this stuff back in the 70s and it did amazing things to car paint and stains
@Tommy_Mac2 жыл бұрын
That trick with the hammer is great for removing small engine flywheels, too. Been doing it that way for 40+ years, NP.
@Bulletman426 Жыл бұрын
I do the same! When you’re good with a hammer, you don’t miss..👍
@CrazyHamSales2 жыл бұрын
That rotor is easily fixable, i have fixed wire breaks like that on Co-Al wiring many times. The way i prefer to do it is get some uninsulated crimp ferules, slide over a piece of heatshrink if needed then slide on the ferule, getting both wires in the ferule parallel and overlapping each other, then crimp it, makes a good mechanical connection, and then i usually add a little flux and solder as a secondary measure, then heatshrink over the joint, again not always needed depending on exposure, and its done and fixed. I fixed a generator rotor like that back in 2012 when we had a tornado and power outage for days, ten years later it still works fine.
@johnpullman32272 жыл бұрын
James. The power was out here in Dallas for 2 days after a severe thunder storm last Sunday. Trees down all over the place. I powered our house with two different units I was able to repair and had an extra generator to lend out due to the instructions from your excellent videos. Thanks again. We've got to do something about the noise level! One would think that generators designed for emergency use would take into account people trying to sleep at 2 in the morning with a generator roaring away 40 feet from the house. My neighbors said they were getting a motel room the second night indirectly implying my machine kept them awake the night before.
@jcondon12 жыл бұрын
They are loud. I had a run in with my neighbor after a hurricane. He was not happy with the noise. I ended up buying a quiet inverter generator after that.
@Roy_Tellason2 жыл бұрын
@@jcondon1 I saw a suggestion some years back posted by a guy in Nawlins with the same issue. He suggested digging a hole, fairly deep, and then piping the exhaust into it. The result is that all of the noise is direted _upwards_ and doesn't spread out to annoy the neighbors...
I had a similar noise problem but in my case, it was mostly solved by moving the generator and also pointing its exhaust where there were no people to bother (I was lucky that was an option in my case). I've since bought myself a quieter inverter generator.
@AZVIDS2 жыл бұрын
The quality of your videos is top notch….even securing the wires at the end👍👍👍👍🤪
@justgetrinthere2 жыл бұрын
Great repair vid as always Nice to have the correct spare in the pile
@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын
I use paint marker and it help out later
@davida1hiwaaynet Жыл бұрын
Very nice fix! Good catch with the connector securement at the end, as well.
@andyhamilton89402 жыл бұрын
Cute kitty. Everyone else has pets helping in their videos so don’t shoo him/her away😾
@oemytech2 жыл бұрын
Your vent tube was plugged by a mud dobber wasp. We fight these guys here in Texas year around. OBTW - another great video.👍
@RossReedstrom2 жыл бұрын
Yup, my daubers get mud supplies from around the condensation drain for my AC, then deposit it in various places under the eaves.
@drunkingsailor23592 жыл бұрын
Great Jenny excellent recovery. Thank you for the experience.
@CL-vz6ch2 жыл бұрын
It's James...
@leewright61012 жыл бұрын
amazing love these videos please keep it up im learning alot as a electronics engineer nice to learn new things, thanks for the time & effort.cheers lee.
@newmonengineering2 жыл бұрын
Personally I would have fixed the wire break, but awesome job none the less. As for the wire, you may need to unspool 1 turn on each side if it's corroded and need more lead length but that would not likely make much difference at all. But you just need some different flux and a high silver content solder, and patience.
@ericvaughn11262 жыл бұрын
What!? No ultrasonic carb clean!? Nice! Legit pro-grade how you explain everything in EVERY video. Thus, if someone is looking for help with just THEIR generator, they get the details that they will need. Nice that you had a power head that solved the issue at hand. Sounded to me like Gary was offering to solder the original rotor for ya! 😉. Keep em coming, JC. Tis the season for auxiliary power!