170VAC coming from my Onan generator
It's a 1995 4000 BGE. I posted earlier but wanted to focus in on this problem. I tested the lead coming into the breaker switch and it was a consistent 170 VAC. What should I check next and h...
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dougrainer wrote:
I never had brushes or rings cause an EXCESS of voltage. Usually low or no voltage. I HAVE had Voltage regulators fail on those older Onan's. Doug
PS. the ONLY thing that ever caused excess voltage was the Running speed of the genset. Never had the Voltage regulator cause extreme high voltage. Also, if your model Onan fails to produce 120, the genset shuts down.
I apologize for not being clearer.
In fairness the tech never claimed the brushes and rings caused the spike but rather most likely contributed to regulator damage (which has yet to be determined but likely).
