Terry -
Open the VR and see if any of the points are melted together. Common
problem. You can try separating them, filing and re-adjusting.
Alan
On 9/25/10, TERRY COLL <coll44@msn.com> wrote:
> List,
>
> Need some help with a possible generator problem on my BJ8. Started getting
> an engine noise (sounded like an external rattle) which I was pretty sure
> was
> coming from my rebuilt generator. Removed gen and took to my local charging
> shop to bench test and they said the generator was fine. Added some oil to
> the back, reinstalled and fired it up. Still had the rattle and shut it
> down
> after a minute or two. Noticed smoke coming out of the rear of the
> generator
> and called my charging shop to inquire what might be going on. They said
> the
> volt regulator (a new one installed last year) could be stuck and to
> disconnect the battery, which I did. The smoke cleared and thats where I'm
> at.
>
> Any thoughts appreciated.
>
> Regards, Terry Coll 64 BJ8
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