There is always one negative Nancy who dislikes an awesome video. Some people just don't appreciate quality content.
@kthwkr
3 жыл бұрын
You cut your saved rotor bolt for another project. Reminds me of something similar that happened. We went to buy a goat from a farmer for a big BBQ we were having. The farmer picked out one and did the slaughter. Then well into the skinning he stopped and looked puzzled for a minute. Then dropped his head, cussed, and said he'd accidentally picked out his stud. We invited him to come along to the BBQ and enjoy the stud and beer with all of us. He did. He joined us when we all raised our glasses and toasted the stud.
@lawrencepevitts2434
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you were able to repair the rectifier that was missing the diode. I remember the video where you discovered it missing on that generator. You are amazing!
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
He’s very very smart at it
@davidbohner692
3 жыл бұрын
Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness. Your trademark. Well done.👍🏻
@gregoryconnor9333
3 жыл бұрын
I get strong sense satisfaction watching these videos. Thanks.
@mikehotchkiss8975
2 жыл бұрын
I am a tinkerer and like to repair rather than discard and I learn something on each clip. But your hidden talent is your demeanor that rains down calm on your viewers. Thank you for that
@johncourtneidge
Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@sweetlou5902
3 жыл бұрын
And this is why I never can throw away anything, much to the dismay of my wife! 🤪
@marcocastro6041
3 жыл бұрын
and when we throw it away, after 3 days we need it
@DeadKoby
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're staying productive and selling completed units. A parts hoarde is no good unless it's being utilized to restore machines.
@OhDannyBoy2k
3 жыл бұрын
I don't have a gas generator and I don't need a gas generator, but I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing all of your experiences. I've watched everything and look forward to every new video you post.
@gregjones3660
9 ай бұрын
@OhDannyBoy2k how do you know that you don't need a gas generator?
@picflight
Жыл бұрын
A true stable genius will bypass a circuit breaker.
@Marauder92V
3 жыл бұрын
I just wonder what part of the United States you live in that provides you an endless supply of broken generators! Appreciate the content. Wish you were my neighbor!
@ericvaughn1126
3 жыл бұрын
I just commented the same thing. James seems to have a bottomless pit of generators where he's at.
@martinkennard1669
3 жыл бұрын
Texas will be a good place to sell generators now and in the future.👍
@mikea-strong5020
3 жыл бұрын
He’s near New York City I believe.
@thomasgibson8025
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in Fort Lauderdale and see about one-third of the doa gensets he finds. One problem here is people ask stupid money for engine runs, no power units.
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
Your really good at making them look good for resale I touch up rusty stuff a little but it didn’t seem to matter to folks in a bind and big Texas storm
@alecsimages1
3 жыл бұрын
One word FANTASTIC
@nct9466
3 жыл бұрын
That’s 3 words ;)
@mohamedismail4525
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, you combine precision and experience, really very interesting videos. I learned a lot and it is an honor to learn from a Professional like you. 😊
@fevo69
3 жыл бұрын
James: Thank you for your efforts in filming, editing, and uploading the videos. I enjoy them a lot and have learned a lot, in how to repair and maintain generators. From Miami, Ramon V Jimenez
@petermoore4056
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant job as usual, lots of things to take into consideration doing this kind of work. I would suggest using a stepped drill for drilling mounting holes, they usually drill a lot cleaner than a standard drill bit.
@jesterr7133
2 жыл бұрын
That's another thing I love to do. Being a hoarder pays off, lol. I was going through my parts stash about a year ago and realized I had enough parts in my stash to build a Troy Bilt Pony riding mower out of them so I did. I built it completely from the ground up, and only had to buy belts for it. I had everything else, and all of the parts are the correct parts for the model that I built. It was a fun way to learn, since I had never worked on some of those parts and systems before, and it was very satisfying, since it cost me virtually nothing to build.
@bobadam7021
3 жыл бұрын
I remember all of those other generators. It made me chuckle when you did your outro line. Yes there's a ton of good information all the way through, but I was just thinking about "If you have five generators worth of parts, I hope this helps you."
@larrymayberry2312
3 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your content. I have learned so much about engines and generators. Thank you for showing us your talents !
@sbgoutlaw
3 жыл бұрын
Saved another! I like that. One nice generator built from 5 Others. Frankenrator. Lol. Enjoyed this video a lot.
@shawnmrfixitlee6478
3 жыл бұрын
Great share James . I see you can get that breaker in 20 Amp or 30 Amp .. I found both types for 55 bucks , But still kinda pricey ! Great use of parts , Looks and runs great , ENJOYED !!
@jcondon1
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, $78 was the first one I found, but there are some in the $45 range. Still way too much!!
@shawnmrfixitlee6478
3 жыл бұрын
@@jcondon1 I agree , Looks like it is a double breaker in one switch , Is that right ??
@dadskrej5226
3 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Made me subscribe. One thing to remember...adding an extension to the torque wrench multiplies the torque. Easy to over-torque bolts by adding an extension.
@Continental1997
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Great job as usual .....
@JDLarge
3 жыл бұрын
Totally reminded me of a “ikea” build lol A pile o parts, easy, instructionless task no problem! Great job!
@morganblu
3 жыл бұрын
I have now watched all your videos and have learned a lot about small engines and generators!
@gregoryconnor9333
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I to can just about assemble and disassemble one of these. "In my dreams"
@megason2
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos they enabled me to be brave enough to swap the blown 11hp Tecumseh with a new old stock engine on my coleman generator that has a /tri fuel conversion i mainly run it on propane. Thanks for the time you put into your videos!
@AquesousSolution
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. You might open up the thermal breaker (fuse) and I suspect you will find significant heat damage on the contacts. Since the breakers are thermally operated, high contact resistance will result in nuisance trips and erratic operation. Every operation degrades the switch operation somewhat. You might be able to source the dual breakers from the actual manufacturer or intermediate vendor like Jameco or Mouser Electronics in Texas. I believe the dual breaker is a standard component (Schurter 3-128-xxx series for example from Mouser).
@jakobrebeki
3 жыл бұрын
i am very impressed, well done. if there is ever a power outage this sweet little set will be worth its weight in gold....
@wdputman556
2 жыл бұрын
Might try a strap wrench to hold the rotors. Love watching and learning.
@Plons0Nard
3 жыл бұрын
5 to 1 😊 I got a way to go, with just 1 motorbike for spares to keep one going. In the Netherlands very few people have generators. Nevertheless, it is such a joy to watch you doing a great job. 👍🤝🇳🇱
@RyeOnHam
3 жыл бұрын
Been watching too many of your videos. Spotted a good deal on a 9200-watt Champion with Electric start. Had to get some wheels and a new filter for it. I'll have to break into the carb tomorrow. I already have an Ultrasonic, so here's hoping it's just the carb.
@sonichuizcool7445
3 жыл бұрын
I wish I could find one of you guys living around me... Just to hang out drink some cokes and tinker around for an evening would be so much fun...
@avdmer
3 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying the content, fixing small engines can be frustrating but also really rewarding.
@deangentles4966
3 жыл бұрын
Hi James you got the makings of a good gene What I would call a bitza you always made it look easy good video mate
@woodhonky3890
3 жыл бұрын
Would it be better to have the rotor end bearing in place in the end housing before tightening the long bolt? At any rate, great save! That complete working generator sure is a lot better than a pile of generator parts scattered about!
@aaronemery738
3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@jerryhouston5400
2 жыл бұрын
I am beginning in this hobby. It would be greatly helpful in your videos if after you get through with the repairs you give a general idea of a value to sell these generators. I understand this will vary from section to section throughout the country, however a ballpark guesstimate would be incredibly helpful. Also if you could tell the man hours involved with each project. Thanks so much!! Love your videos, I’m learning so much!
@jcondon1
2 жыл бұрын
A good running generator in the 2000-7000 watt range sells for about 0.08 cents a watt. So a 5000 watt generator could sell for up to $400.
@Me11oIngenuity
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! You might consider the push button breakers down the road. Dirt cheap. I'm sure yourself or somebody could 3D print adapter bezels or something similar.
@vettepicking
3 жыл бұрын
I would've just put 3 ugg a duggah's on the rotor bolt with a impact lol.
@zweg1321
3 жыл бұрын
FYI Rather than some bypassing the fuse like this one was it is possible to substitute fuses from your car I have been camping way out when the circuit breaker/ fuse has done the same thing to me So rather than break camp and going home early we mad due I still have the generator and it still has the auto fuses out of my truck in it
@jamesmdeluca
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings: IMHO: You may be reaching the current rating of the breaker due to excessive output voltage. I am aware that this unit has no Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) that adjusts the current feed to the rotor brushes to control the stator AC output voltage. As the stator output voltage is directly proportional to the rotor current, that current needs only a small reduction to lower the output power (current) to keep the breaker from tripping. In simple terms, a rheostat with the capacity to adjust the current such that the output voltage doesn't go below 110 vac is appropriate. To avoid the need to monitor the output voltage, a fixed power resistor equal the resistance needed to reduce the output voltage could be substituted for the rheostat and mounted within the stator end cover. BTW: the stator winding used to power the rotor is AC and needs to be DC to provide the fixed magnetic field of this generator and accounts for the diode bridge part of the rotor feed circuit. As any self-adjusting modification is essentially just a complete AVR then you might as well add one directly. Hope this helps.
@Farm_fab
3 жыл бұрын
Jim, the nice thing about many generators is that they use commonly available recepticals available from home centers. As for the breakers, that's another story. I once had a lincoln weldanpower, and I couldn't fine breakers for it. I bought it for $35, the engine ran (diesel) but it needed a radiator and fan. I found a Geo tracker fan that bolted on, and it worked fine. I built a trailer for under it, and eventually sold it for $ 600. I think I did good on it.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
3 жыл бұрын
Good rebuild and repair
@joelstone1620
3 жыл бұрын
Great video James! Would you ever consider doing a video on your toolbox for for generator repair? Like list/show all your essential tools, then show your convenience tools. It would be like your suggested starter kit lol. Thanks for all the content!
@TKevinBlanc
3 жыл бұрын
You need to buy yourself some dies. Cut down one of the longer bolts and thread it. Oddly satisfying to cut threads.
@chuck020950
3 жыл бұрын
nice to share your efforts on EARTH DAY. Reuse not throwout. THANKS
@js8039
3 жыл бұрын
So James. When you show up with these things does your wife state with a snark, "Let me guess...just for parts?"
@mcarroll598
3 жыл бұрын
Generator Guru, the best there is!!
@tmbevtfd
3 жыл бұрын
Get yourself a set of unibits for drilling that thin steel. Twist drills do a poor job in that application. The next step up on the bit can also provide a chamfer which can be reversed from underneath to clean up the hole. They do not bite in like a twist drill does and leaves a much cleaner hole.
@rogermcdonald1607
3 жыл бұрын
Great video James as usual. I didn't realize how expensive those circuit breakers are for generators!👍💰Roger
@bborkzilla
3 жыл бұрын
Got tired of nuisance tripping of the breaker. Preferred nuisance burning of the stator windings. Go figure.
@davidduma7615
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I couldn't believe someone would be that stupid.
@ericvaughn1126
3 жыл бұрын
That's damn funny!
@barthanes1
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! ✊ Spare parts out the door. Nice work.
@jcondon1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@lawnguru2344
3 жыл бұрын
Well done! I always enjoy your content,.this is why I never can throw away anything away ? Great job as usual...Be safe.
@sparkythebuilder
2 жыл бұрын
You must live in generator alley to find parts so fast. ;) Great video!
@65csx83
3 жыл бұрын
Movie crash scene Robin: Whoa. What happened? Quinn: It crumpled the landing gear when we hit. Robin: Well, aren't you gonna fix it? I mean can't we, can't we reattach it somehow? Quinn: Sure, we'll, like, glue it back on. Robin: Aren't you one of those guys? Quinn: What guys? Robin: Those guy guys, you know, those guys with skills. Quinn: Skills? Robin: Yeah. You send them into the wilderness with a pocket knife and a Q-tip and they build you a shopping mall. You can't do that? Quinn: No, I can't do that, but I can do this: [Pops finger out of the side of his mouth] Quinn: Does that help?: Robin needed James Condon; You know, that guy with skills. Excellent display of skills.
@larrykelly2838
3 жыл бұрын
Gen sounds great.
@leodanryan966
2 жыл бұрын
I was leary of that breaker when I saw they had previously bypassed.
@oemytech
3 жыл бұрын
Generally if circuit breaker starts tripping its time to replace it assuming no other issues.
@bluewaterdiggers5970
3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@harshtimes23
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing I do the same thing with riding mowers. What a great vid.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like that circuit breaker is bad and that's why it was bypassed on the last generator @James Condon
@robertm5967
3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, I really enjoy your videos. You are so careful and deliberate in your work. I have a Powerland 10k with an engine that would overspeed if I let it. I was hoping that you could focus a video on governors. How they work and how to adjust, how to replace etc. anyway, thanks for all your vids. I’ve learned a lot.
@jcondon1
3 жыл бұрын
Check out this video starting at around the 14 minute mark. Covered a lot on the governor. kzitem.info/news/bejne/2aKpun6Zg6qFpKw
@robertm5967
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James for the response. My problem is fixed. Someone had the unit apart and incorrectly replaced the governor control arm and it was not contacting the governor mechanism.
@johnsmith7709
2 жыл бұрын
Well, one thing I learned quickly from several of your videos.... Never buy a Ryobi drill.
@BigHeartedMan65
2 жыл бұрын
OH Ya , I forgot to tell you . I put a ad on a local radio station asking if you had any older generators that were no longer working that you wanted gone and I could use it for my Shop Class . We live in a area where nearly everyone owns 1 or 2 old junk Generators . So far we have collected 113 of them and have more to pick up . We have a lot of Harbor fright ones .
@jcondon1
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Am surprised by the amount and HF. Do not see many HF ones in my area for sale.
@pattayperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Mother of God...we were just talking about this. Absolutely amazing and builds like these really show your true skills and knowledge! Was the guy you shocked when you showed up to buy just the frame?
@jcondon1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason. The guy just left it by the garage for me. Did not want to do in person due to COVID. Might be getting my first diesel generator soon. Should be a learning experience.
@pattayperformance
3 жыл бұрын
@@jcondon1 I keep sending Ken generators for you! Hope you are doing well! Glad you got those 2 Generacs I sent him!
@fredjorden373
Жыл бұрын
Grounding on a painted surface
@milwsdl39
3 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy I got the same generator a year ago for a free blown motor of course awesome videos
@christophkaiser
2 жыл бұрын
I have watched a lot of your videos I think this one was my favorite.
@vmaxride06
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work James
@FirstSuiGeneris
3 жыл бұрын
_Kind of surprised you don't have a hydraulic lift cart would think it would be easier on the knees._
@WHITEARKMUSIK
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff James thanks for sharing 😊👍
@rtw8972
2 жыл бұрын
A 25 amp breaker is good for 3000 watts. A 45-50 amp breaker would be for a 5000 watt generator.
@jcondon1
2 жыл бұрын
I think it was 25 amps each leg.
@transmitterguy478
3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for when they come out with an electric-powered generator in 10 years since gasoline is going away.
@gregoryconnor9333
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah me to.
@bobadam7021
3 жыл бұрын
You mean like a Jackney solar generator, the thing that exists right now. Yes pricey, and yes not comparable in output $1499 for 1000w, but in 10 years when it has to be, it will be.
@ericvaughn1126
3 жыл бұрын
Now that's damn funny!
@calvarybuilders5689
3 жыл бұрын
James it's time to get a lift table to put all your work up on! my back's hurting just watching you!!!
@consaka1
3 жыл бұрын
lol good one.
@charlesbaty6410
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video I Have a Clark 2.2 kv can't see how to get rota of engine. There is no centre bolt in the rotor. Will it be threaded to the crankshaft Or some other way of doing this. I like to watch the videos. Hopefully you will get this and explain the difference in ways to release the rotor on mine thanks Charles
@nekotherion7317
3 жыл бұрын
Coolest video yet
@bobg7288
3 жыл бұрын
James I'm shocked you failed to torque the stand bolts. lol
@genghischuan4886
3 жыл бұрын
I noticed that bipass was burnt as well
@mmcc310
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@dorightal4965
3 жыл бұрын
You could call this generator "Scrappy", made from scraps of other units. There's a guy in Utah who built an airplane with the same theme and calls it 'Scrappy"! His name is Mike Patey and has a KZitem channel by his name. You would find his work to be very interesting.
@aw738
2 жыл бұрын
Too bad the recoil isn't bolted on instead of riveted. It would save a lot of time removing it.
@MyEngineerChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Inspiration since I’ve been doing the same, though not for profit. Just curious, James - what part of the country you’re from. If you’re close enough, I’d likely have some donations for you of some leftover parts... the local scrapyard sells generators stupid cheap and most just need carb work with the occasional project that someone started taking apart and lost interest.
@oldcarnocar
3 жыл бұрын
NICE WORK!
@AP-514
3 жыл бұрын
I think your Tried and True - Rope in the Cylinder would have been a lot less work
@beingsneaky
3 жыл бұрын
So what's is the output?? Frame says 5000 engine says 1450. So about 3500 watts?? Or is it 5000 watts like the frank says?
@seymourpro6097
3 жыл бұрын
The next thing that you need is a whole house UPS with a small battery and a moderate generator and all the full auto switch gear, all to code/regulations
@consaka1
3 жыл бұрын
So how about an autopsy on that breaker?.
@dennissmith8199
3 жыл бұрын
Why did you take the whole fan housing off? All you had to remove was the recoil starter to get to the crankshaft bolt.
@jcondon1
3 жыл бұрын
Think it was riveted on.
@joebrock9784
Жыл бұрын
Just letting you know next time you come up with the current staff that’s not expect you can turn them down and use a 20 under rod eternal 20,000 or like any machine shop instead of tossing the Kranks away at least you’d have some spares just remember to keep the 20 override with the 20 oh 20 under ride that mean with the 20 on the crank because if you put it on the wrong, crank your car the big issue and it will bolt on asking me how I know
@charlesbeckler8262
3 жыл бұрын
So wondering if you can assist me. also have a video idea maybe. I've learned A LOT about small engine troubleshooting from you (thanks) but I am struggling with troubleshooting power. Across the outlets everything seems fine. However when I test across the brushes... or take the brushes off we test around 60 k ohms. Is that right? I haven't found a video of yours where you say what it should be. My video idea. Maybe break down a powerhead, kinda explain the wiring and coils, what they do and what their ohms and voltage should be when running/off (preferably off). Another note I've learned about but never really seen gone into your video is the power rectifier for the 12v circuit. Thanks for all you help and all your videos.
@charlesbeckler8262
3 жыл бұрын
So to somewhat answer my own question and ask a new one. I found vdocuments.site/87971gs-generator-resistance-tables-rev-7-561befd845f3b.html which lists several rotors spec resistance. They seem to range from 10-40 ohms... non of which are near my 60 k ohms. which brings me to my revised question... have you ever had an instance of a good working rotor from a 4300w generator that would read about 60 k ohms? and I realized I never described my symptoms... the generator output about 5v of power on each of the legs to neutral and the same 5v on the voltage regulator's coils... I tried replacing the voltage regulator before I tested all the voltages and it didn't make a difference (which in hindsight... it should have worked so thats good)
@micko5036
2 жыл бұрын
G'day James, the rotor bolt is something that definitely would happen to me, Lol I felt your pain. You did a very good job on that one. I have several generators, they're my main power where I live. So they get used to the max, one generator will usually only last around the 12 months. Then something will have warn out by that time. Not exactly a cheap way to live, I do like to watch these videos. You never know if there's a new trick to something going around. Luv your work mate, have fun. Mick.
@jcondon1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mick.
@walkertongdee
3 жыл бұрын
breaker trip saw that coming...
@markclark4154
9 ай бұрын
14:25 Should the rotor not be aligned with the crankshaft so that maximum phase voltage occurs just after TDC?
@jocbt
2 жыл бұрын
14:00, I can't get passed the electrical tape as a shoulder. Seems like a very temporary thing that will not withstand much use. Is this only to center it while it''s being threaded?
@brixham33
3 жыл бұрын
why not just hold the rotor whilst tightening the rotor bolt?
@michaelhuey4187
3 жыл бұрын
James Condon starring in “Franken-Generator” It’s alive. It’s Aliiiiiiiiive‼️
@elcomandante9299
3 жыл бұрын
What's the recommended torque for the right side tire valve stem cap? The left one?
@theymg3
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work again ! Would a strap wrench around the rotor works when ou tigthen the rotor bolt ?
@jcondon1
2 жыл бұрын
That would work. Just have to be careful if the wires and not to damage the rotor.
@tomlee7966
3 жыл бұрын
theres one on ebay for 54 bucks if your interested James same pn.
@philparrott4424
3 жыл бұрын
James, I am a subscriber and watch all of your videos. I havd a couple of questions. After describing how you could put rope into the cylinder why did you choose to do the extra work of removing the front of the engine? Second question, T know you usually clean the units before selling them so why didn't you clean it before assembly? Thanks, curious minds want to know, lol.
@jcondon1
3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to show people another way of holding the engine still. For some engines, it can be difficult to feed the rope into the cylinder. Cleaned as I put it together. The rails at 9:48 were dirty, but cleaned them before putting the engine and stator on. kzitem.info/news/bejne/241qyn2InJ-CdoY Thankfully this one was pretty clean to start with.
@1982seca1
3 жыл бұрын
James do you ever get duel or tri fuel generators?
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