Storm Responder Generator Engine Replacement / Repower

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I picked up a Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder generator that ran out of oil and the connecting rod seized on the crankshaft and broke. I recently rebuilt another blown 10hp Briggs and Stratton generator engine. Will swap the bad engine for the good.
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@jcondon1 3 года назад

That valve noise ended up being the gear on the crankshaft that meshes with the camshaft. The key was damaged and the gear was moving a little on the crankshaft. After fixing that the valve noise was gone, but still knocking. Need a new crankshaft. Crankshaft gear can be seen here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qpfyo63v_bc.html

@kenhilson786 3 года назад

What about crankshaft from the engine that had blown rod?

@kenhilson786 3 года назад

I typed in that url and got this video, not a different one.

@GGigabiteM 3 года назад

@@kenhilson786 Depends on how the engine failed. It could have locked up on the crank and deposited or galled metal from it, which would make the crank not usable.

@jcondon1 3 года назад

@@kenhilson786 the link takes you to 34:07 in the same video where the gear can be seen.

@jakeandrules7724 2 месяца назад

@GGigabiteM not entirely true. Getting aluminum off of steel isnt too hard. Usually the steel is still good once galled alum is removed

@giggiddy 3 года назад

Your systematic and thorough approach makes you a top quality RU-vidr. You aren't trying to coin childish phrases or entertain with destruction and fire. Thank you and keep doing exactly what you're doing as I believe your calm collected approach is a winner.

@mikespain8655 3 года назад

Yeah a lot of guys think they are funny on RU-vid, talk too much, and play grab ass. It has it's place, however, if you are here to learn, your channel hits the mark!

@ericvaughn1126 3 года назад

Amen and well said! 👍

@robertdavis6708 3 года назад

@@ericvaughn1126 I agree with A. Smith on your approached assembly. Quiet, calm, confident that you are on the right track. I could sit and watch your videos forever, Sir. God Bless.

@billnutting5845 2 года назад

Another guy would have sold this unit with the noise. Not James! I would be comfortable buying any generator he repaired knowing it was done correct. Thank you James for your honesty…

@shotguncamaro1214 3 года назад

James, You may or may not know this. Just a bit of info for your memory banks. I was a mechanic for 50 years, a drag racer over 40 years. Any time you torque anything and use an extension, you lose some torque. It twists, ( the shorter the better) even if you use a 1/2 in drive extension you lose some torque (Chrysler and GM use these and call them torsion bars). The longer it is the more you lose. A 1/4 in drive extension you lose bunches. I see you with extension's all the time. All i'm saying is stuff isn't as tight as you think it is. Check it out. Anyway good job.

@ronkurey8840 3 года назад

Can’t wait for the next video....simply love you honesty ,integrity and knowledge....keep up the great work!

@nicholasdellamorte4626 3 года назад

You seem like a young man... My question is...with all the work you do on your hand and knees, why not make a bench to work at waist level... You will thank my in years to come...Believe Me...

@jameshumphrey7454 11 месяцев назад

That scorned responder has had more mechanic time than run time lol great job adapting James. Curse Briggs and Stratton for not putting low oil sensors on an engine that don't even hold a quart of oil lol

@waynebrundidge206 2 года назад

In this video you provide to that you know when to hold ‘em know when to fold them and know when to walk away. I loved the video as always.

@ericvaughn1126 3 года назад

Oh man! A twist we didn't see coming! Love it. Except for the part where you send me to my desk late on a Thursday morning... again. 😉 Also, as I began watching your videos I was thinking a proper nickname must be James Torque Wrench Condon because of your precision when reassembling. Then I thought James Crickets Condon due to the soothing sounds of the crickets your videos always have. Today I realized it MUST be James Job Condon for the unearthly patience you clearly have! That is a blessing that I don't have. Great call in the end and keep em coming, James!

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Thanks Eric. I think I have a family of Crickets living in my garage. I might revisit this engine at some point.

@v-g-z3689 3 года назад

Yeah, I think James "Torque Wrech" Condon would be a good one ;)

@PaulHigginbothamSr 3 года назад

James you are highly ethical. I just bought a new used car. From out of town. A dealer over near Seattle. The car they sold us looks brand new inside and out. Even a new paint job. The previous owner had really scratched up the backup camera. I took a drill with nut drivers of different sizes that fit the lens and with a cloth with mirroglaze I ran the drill with the different sizes and now the camera looks perfect

@carlcanfield2198 3 года назад

I really like your ability to trouble shoot problems. Watching you have taught me to fix my generator and set it up with my kill a watt meter. But can’t find any generator wiring diagrams or where to get parts. I just occasionally repair one for family. Thank you James

@catdaddyglenn9697 5 месяцев назад

I really like the care that you put into your work (hobby?) to make sure that the machines that you repair/rebuild are the best they can be before selling them!

@YukonHawk1 3 года назад

What I don't understand is you don't have to a rocket scientist to know that the oil is the life blood of any engine. Also, fuel is another neglected item. People need to to use Sta.Bil or seaform so it doesn't go bad. It's basic engine knowledge. Rant over😁 Anyway another great job saving a generator from the landfill. Better to have the engine on a shelf that can be parted out. I did hear the difference in engine noise when inserted the clips. Big difference between the good and bad sounds. Nicely done as always.👍👍👍

@alanstant9356 3 года назад

Who would have thought it was a problem in the exact area where you was working. Well you definitely was in the right area, just not right place but you did point out the obvious. Its a win anyway you want to look at it James. Thanks for sharing.

@jumping438 3 года назад

Your videos are so awesome. Seriously, I just really enjoy your methodical approach.

@larrykelly2838 3 года назад

I wear two hearing aids and i thought the engine sounded normal, i couldnt quite pick up the knock. Very informative. Thanks

@jcondon1 3 года назад

It does not come across on the video very well and knock was not that bad, but don't want to sell it to someone unless it is perfect.

@tomlewis3658 3 года назад

I was not hearing it, either, until around 36:14, when we heard 2 good units and then this one. Then, I think I could hear the noise.

@subsonic9038 3 года назад

Love your small engine and generator repairs learned alot you do very good work now got me working on stuff now 👍

@dcrickerson7611 3 года назад

Another great video and learning experience. Thank you James!

@josianrodriguez1249 3 года назад

NICE JOB JAMES YOU REALY KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. GOOD LUCK WITH THE GENERATOR.

@nghermit4922 3 года назад

Every time I see your name I think it’s me, I’m a Congdon, and everyone misspells it as Condon. Great vids btw, reminds me a lot of Mustie1 which is a big compliment!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 года назад

Very unique power head I kinda like that it comes apart in several stages looks alot easier to work on

@mcarroll598 3 года назад

Very nice video James!

@paulolson6380 3 года назад

Getting much knowledge from videos, keeping the videos coming. I started on 3rd generator cleaned carb put back on engine sprayed a little start fluid in it pulled couple times, nothing. Checked spark it was there but weak. Pulled valve cover. The retaining nut and adjustment screw were missing from the intake rocker. Luckily I did find them with a magnet. Got it all back together. Gotta set the lash and check torg spec on bolt holding the rocker and it should run. Thank for your help.

@oldsranch 3 года назад

another great video by the Generator Whisperer!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 года назад

Very nice storm responder bro

@falloutguy8878 3 года назад

Great video James love watching you work? Very interesting and challenging your a man of many talents? Keep safe dude

@montanajoe9258 3 года назад

Another great video James. You are very thorough with your systematic approach. My experience with single cylinder small engines is that rod knock may not show up if the engine is not making compression. Careful measurement of your rod and main bearings/ journals during teardown will will be very helpful. Thanks again for keeping an old man entertained. 👍

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Thanks. Only happens when the engine is actively running. That valve noise ended up being the crank gear that drives the cam. The key was not good and the gear was moving a little. I ended up buying a proper micrometer after this attempt. The caliper I was using for this engine was not precise enough.

@amphibiousone7972 4 месяца назад

Valuable learning experience. Thanks🤝

@v-g-z3689 3 года назад

Ahh, just when I needed it!

@philliphall5198 Год назад

I enjoy working on generator Takes up less room and easy to get to on a bench

@hectorarroyo2285 3 года назад

Excellent video, good job ... you have the gift of teaching and giving your experience, and patience is your virtue ... thank you master ... ps I'm using the translator ... nice day ...🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍

@jcondon1 3 года назад

You are very welcome. Translator is working well.

@KensSmallEngineRepair 3 года назад

I just turned down a leaf blower with the same “knocking” 10 hp Briggs. Glad I saw this video! Don’t need a money pit!

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Have not given up hope. I have another 10hp Briggs with a hole in the block. Maybe that crank survived?

@KensSmallEngineRepair 3 года назад

Did you get a set of Mics? Bore gage?

@jcondon1 3 года назад

@@KensSmallEngineRepair just a couple mics and a better caliper. Still need a bore gauge.

@jerryag19451 3 года назад

As usual a great video

@johnmanning1006 3 года назад

thanks James I rely enjoy your movies your a regular steven spieberg i lean a lot from your attention to detail i know its a lot of work, hang in there so we can keep learning. thanks

@itsallfabrication 3 года назад

Thanks James.

@garycotz563 Год назад

So if the noise doesn't get worse... ???? ... I figure it will run well enough for a day or two over several years and serve a purpose albeit lightly and for something non-critical. Then bury it later? Super good lessons learned, thanks for the video!

@er1073 3 года назад

Nobody can say that James Condon doesn't make a big effort. I am pretty sure this was just junk. Thank you for sharing your video with us. Ed

@jcondon1 3 года назад

That what happens when you run an engine out of oil.

@er1073 3 года назад

@@jcondon1 it seemed like maybe something is warped to me.

@mjg263 3 года назад

I just went through this same exercise a couple of weeks ago with a Briggs Quantum on a Toro SR4. It definitely wasn’t a rod knock, it was a sharp metallic rapping that came and went. I tore the engine down and inspected every part; no connecting rod play, no piston slap, no cam wobble, valves are free and clearances are fine. The only thing that seems questionable is the upper end crankshaft play which might be a little excessive, though it’s fine when the oil sump is installed. I don’t know what the source of the noise is but I don’t trust it so I converted it from a blade brake clutch to a standard mower and installed a Honda gcv160 engine I had here. It works fine now but the reason I bought it was because it had the blade clutch. Oh well!

@bigguy1526 3 года назад

Really like your videos great job , at most hardware stores "Good Ones" they have a "steel collar" or "bushing" maybe online ? That will fit that long stator bolt exactly bolt Diameter to Bearing Diameter you can also find nylon or brass bushings

@rodneymiddleton9624 Год назад

I might have swapped the head just in case that the intake valve guide is worn causing the valve to clack when hitting the seat. Just a thought. Thanks!

@lonloren2317 Год назад

If you have to plastic gage the connecting rod journal. figure out a way dial indicate the end play. See if you can check up and down play in the front and rear main bearings.

@kenwheeler6150 3 года назад

I had one of those B+S engines with a similar knock. Did all that investigative work and couldn't find the reason so fitted another used engine. It lay under my work bench for months, mocking me each time I went into the workshop. I couldn't stand it any longer, i had to know. Took it apart again and after many hours I found that the valve must have contacted the piston, the shock load had stressed the spline on the camshaft making the lobe a little loose. I had to really grip the lobe to move it but it could be moved. I moved the cam to the correct position, I think, and welded the bugger. Noise gone. TA DAA

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Mine is mocking me from the same location. I did find and fix one issue with the gear on the crankshaft, but there is still another issue.

@mickthwaite 2 года назад

Sorry to hear that you have to call it on this unit with all the work you put into it.

@jcondon1 2 года назад

There is a part 3 and part 4 Part 3: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5xFvTyqqVeU.html Part 4: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8GvJkuINoKA.html

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 года назад

Oh man no compression wow at the damage to the piston and piston rod wow 😳

@davidduma7615 3 года назад

At 7:32 you refer to a plastic "weather shield". That is a hot air duct to warm the carb, the manual says it can be removed in hot weather.

@CajunGreenMan 3 года назад

16:21 Dowel pin if solid. But that one looked hollow with a break in the metal down the length of it, a split pin I think. I understand how its not always possible to remember terms in the moment while filming. I don't hear a difference between those engines, but of course that means nothing over the interwebs, even with computer speakers like I have. I would fill the gas tank and oil, put in on a load, and just run it until runs out of gas to test it, rinse and repeat. And I understand your reluctance to sell it to anyone, based on vastly more experience than I have. Keep up the great work!

@jcondon1 3 года назад

It did not come across well on the video. Still have the engine. Will have another go at it someday when I find a better crank shaft.

@davidwinkle4168 3 года назад

We call the hollow pins spring pins or spring dowels here in the UK

@CajunGreenMan 3 года назад

@@davidwinkle4168 I'm in the US, and it's always great to learn what things are called in other countries. Thanks!

@anthonyhawkins3576 3 года назад

I've seen a lot of your videos. Most of the engines are B&S. I moved to Honda engines in lawmowers years ago. Any comments on what your "best" engine would be? Obviously price could be a determinant, but if wasn't an issue?

@simonilett998 3 года назад

Hi James, I was thinking maybe piston slap or rod knock, but the cam drive gear being loose on the crank makes sense, shame the crank got damaged in the process😔

@ricks9169 3 года назад

Suggest maybe a weak valve spring, letting the lifter/pushrod contact point rattle together?

@jamesmdeluca 3 года назад

Greetings: Where is the AVR on this model? As the brush wires control the rotor current to set the AC output voltage and they appear to go into the stator housing or go into the external wiring harness the control is likely on the AC outlet panel making the adjustment easier.

@MikeJones-jr5hb 3 года назад

My generator is a china made & its a clanky sounding but i hear what your saying about not wanting to sell it to someone else but it has ran that way for years & i bought it new in 2009 so i think I'm just going to leave it alone I mean it may be different than yours but its got that same sound as yours. Thanks for sharing!

@jcondon1 3 года назад

That noise when turning the engine with the drill ended up being the gear on the crank that drives the cam shaft. The key was bad, but it still knocked after replacing it. Crank was just worn.

@kenhilson786 3 года назад

I was testing an invertor today, type that converts battery to 120 vac. My kill a watt meter read 120.2 but reading on invertor fluctuated between 118 and 119.

@deangentles4966 3 года назад

hi james still a good video cant win them mate ,lots of good spares you can use

@Lulanda93 3 года назад

Well sir you said it right that engine is junk, it’s a Briggs so it was that way from the factory. When Briggs came out with the intek junk it was game over. We really need a new company to come and bring us a excellent quality small engine line definitely an open market

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 года назад

@36:30 you can defenitly hear the nocking noise I agree its not the top end defenitly sounds like the bottom end like the push rod or the crankshaft

@ron827 3 года назад

I would support the rotor before torquing that long bolt. A proper engine rebuild should include measuring all wear surface dimensions.

@rogermcdonald1607 3 года назад

James, very nice video! That engine sounds a little off ,but seems to run fine. Do you ever use anti seize on bolts? Nice to see you using a torque wrench. A striped bolt will ruin your day as i have experienced! Roger

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Have had a few ruined days due to striped bolts.

@adeeponionbreath 3 года назад

I noticed the cam lobe appears to be on a splined cam shaft. Are they pressed on? Is this some kind of cost savings method Briggs used? If so it appears this engine has been cost optimized to render it disposable in the event of certain failures. I admire your tenacity and value methodology..

@philliphall5198 Год назад

Yep junk

@TheNovaJohn 3 года назад

Use Plasti-Gauge on the crank bearing journal to check the oil clearance; I don't know off hand what the clearance is but if I had to guess, anything above 2 thousandths is too much

@jcondon1 3 года назад

I ended up getting some. I was guessing around 1.25 thousands. Will probably make another video on this one at some point.

@johnmanning1006 3 года назад

are you going to open the motor with the broken piston ?

@crisprtalk6963 3 года назад

wow you waited a month for bolts to arrive.

@philliphall5198 Год назад

What about having some bushings made to keep it centered??

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 года назад

Saw your face in the black guard bro @21:04 know what ya look like now Lmfao 😏 nice to meet ya 🤣 @James Condon

@2aminitials 3 года назад

31:40 it runs quiet with no intake valve, so the bottom end should be good. I'd have a look at the intake valve / guide / seat to see if anything is faulty before parting out the engine.

@jcondon1 3 года назад

That noise ended up being the gear on the crank that drives the cam shaft. The gears was sloppy on the key. I ended up swapping that out and the noise when turning the engine manually went away. Top end was quiet, but still knocked when running. Must be the crank journal.

@2aminitials 3 года назад

@@jcondon1 Glad you figured it out.

@davidmcclare443 3 года назад

hi did you want to try and lap in the intake valve just in case it was something to do with that?

@jcondon1 3 года назад

That valve noise ended up being the gear on the crankshaft that drives the cam. The gear was sloppy in the key. I swapped that out and the valve noise was gone, buy not the knocking. :(

@lynchburgnative 3 года назад

You can never go wrong using German specs for tightening. Gutentight

@tech270154 Год назад

could you explain? please

@patrickboyd6486 3 года назад

Hi James if you get one or two gremlins in a rebuild you can never get them out best as you said parts machine for that one.

@AP-514 3 года назад

how are the Generators on the Brigg units ? I have a honda powered one (7000/12000 PowerBoss)and I am getting ready to put a big load on it. Not worried about the honda 390x. I wonder about the Generator itself

@jcondon1 3 года назад

The Briggs generator heads that look like the one in this video are built pretty good. They do fail like any other, but see that less often then others.

@dposer10 3 года назад

Not to sound overly critical but you should never hold a torque wrench anywhere but the head and handle while torqueing or it will give a false reading.

@simontay4851 3 года назад

20:37 120 seems very tight. Why is it so tight. Isn't there a risk of damaging the thread?

@jantsbenzproaudio2953 3 года назад

i have a brand new brigs generator that come in with that sound but it comes out whenever there is a load like 100w up the knocking sound comes out maybe that's the case in that engine...

@jcondon1 3 года назад

It is possible. Thats what I though it was at first. At the time I made this video, I did not have a micrometer to check the crank journal. Instead I used a caliper that was only accurate to about a hundredth of an inch. I have a micrometer now which can measure to ten thousandths of an inch. At some point will take it apart again and check the crank journal. Did not feel good about selling it to someone unless I know 100% the crank journal is good.

@philliphall5198 Год назад

Would be nice if you gave specific torque readings when you torque things. Are you just guessing?

@jcondon1 Год назад

I have the service manual for this engine. drive.google.com/file/d/1tMrC0ZA6dSZsv8EiacxR3zyZ8i0_vhR0/view?usp=share_link

@galileogalilei7844 3 года назад

10:33 you retorqued the carburator studs again instead of torquing the air filter case nuts.

@henrymurawskibigdogrepair 3 года назад

Check the connecting rod the connection to the piston to the shaft

@jcondon1 3 года назад

I will revisits this. Assume either the crank journal is out of spec or the piston pin. At the time I made this video only had a caliper good to a hundredth of an inch. Have since purchased a micrometer that will give me the precision I need to find the issue.

@bbaaspencer1 3 года назад

I use plastigage to check pushrod to crank clearance

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Have since got some and the crank journal was out of spec. I have another 10hp engine that ran out of oil. Going to take that one apart shortly to see if that crank is any good.

@ratbag359 3 года назад

sounds quieter than my new cheap engine

@Red916GIANT 2 года назад

Would you happen to know the model number of the original motor on this generator? Thanks?

@jcondon1 2 года назад

Yes, it is in the description.

@brandonhoffpauir8962 7 месяцев назад

I have a generator like this that i need an engine for but i cant find anything. Is there any new model engines that you know of with the same output shaft?

@jcondon1 7 месяцев назад

The Yamaha MZ300, MZ360 or the Subaru EX30. Only the MZ360 will get the full 5500 watts. The others will get to about 5000 watts before running out of power. Also some Honda GX390's will fit but they are hard to come by with the right crankshaft.

@brandonhoffpauir8962 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@bobadam7021 3 года назад

I did not hear the knock when you spun it over without the valve train. Is that key way just hogged out and the cam timing gear on the crank side just clacking? So, what's with your neck of the woods and generators? I'm about an hour or so away from you in Mass and occasionally Marketplace shows me stuff from further away. Nothing within 30 miles of me, but last week there were three of these things on Marketplace in CT for less than $100 and one of them was free. Snow blowers I can get by the truck load, not generators.

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Been picking a lot up in CT recently.

@barthanes1 3 года назад

I get all the enjoyment of wrenching on something without the busted knuckles. 👍

@danburch9989 3 года назад

There are cone washers that might be made just for that bolt. Most are made of rubber for plumbing applications but there are metal ones available. The questioni is: is there one for that size bolt. Why B&S didn't use them is another question.

@giggiddy 3 года назад

Did you say this guy ran the engine out of oil twice- blowing it up twice? Maybe he should buy a solar panel and battery lol

@YukonHawk1 3 года назад

Good one🤣

@generessler6282 3 года назад

Yeah I was thinking the same. Maybe his rebuild wasn't so good, so it consumed oil.

@diamondback9688 3 года назад

@@generessler6282 I have one that blew up after 50 hours. I checked the oil every day except the last two:( I need a crank, piston, connecting rod, and to have the cylinder bored. From the number of blown engines these storm responders have i think they are just junk. Will never buy another without a low oil shut off.

@ThePheonix2009 3 года назад

I mentioned your channel on Bruce Pender's channel. He said you are a great technician . Check him out-- He is a cool guy.

@twofeathers6540 7 месяцев назад

@vincentshelpfulhints4085 3 года назад

Maybe you can answer this.. Why does these engines run out of oil.. do they burn all the oil or is there a leak.. I never owned a generator just curious... I run my lawnmowers about an hour each week during the summer i always check the oil before using they are never low on oil..thanks

@danburch9989 3 года назад

Barring any leaks, as the piston goes up and down, there's a very, very, very thin coat of oil on the cylinder wall that is left behind. It burns off during the power stroke. There's so little oil that burns off that you rarely see smoke. But over years of neglect, the oil in the crankcase eventually gets burned off.

@vincentshelpfulhints4085 3 года назад

@@danburch9989 Thank you

@davidwinkle4168 3 года назад

Oil is also lost through the crankcase breather system as the oil mist is being burnt within the combustion process

@joebrock9784 Год назад

He probably use an aftermarket Rod because they’re cheaper but if you use an aftermarket rod in a Briggs & Stratton, then you don’t like that the bolt, it’ll blow them out again every time because it doesn’t have the little ears catch the head of the boat to keep my place like the breaks

@tommyhanlon8012 3 года назад

It is quite an important lesson : When to ''call it a Day''. & i'm sure like many i have difficulty doing it. It just seems such a waste sometimes, Particularly when you know something can be repaired but the parts sourcing, price & time involved outweighs the instinctive itch of the challenge & (hopefully) subsequent achievement of getting an engine running right. Besides the illogical economic facts, Sometimes we just have to swallow our own stubbornness & Vanity & just ''Call it a Day''. But on the bright side, we have a shit load of parts that can be used to reincarnate other projects that would otherwise suffer the same fate ?

@jcondon1 3 года назад

I have a lot of Briggs parts! Will revisit this at some point. I have another Briggs 10hp engine that ran out of oil. The block did not survive, but maybe the crank is in better condition. Wish the cranks were available at a lower price.

@georgeknowles5384 Год назад

Have you ever tried to measure the output, when just turning the rotor with your drill, instead of it being turned with the engine?!! As' i was thinking, if' i could get it to just give me a 60volts output, it would be enough to charge my battery and could then use a much smaller engine on it or even use a wind powered driving the rotor and do a way with the engine altogether, what would be your thinking on these thoughts?!! Regards George.

@jcondon1 Год назад

The alternators on generators are not the best for using on something powered by wind where the output varies with speed. Also there is no permanent magnet inside. The rotor must be powered in order to get anything out of the stator. You would be better of with a generator that uses permanent magnets.

@georgeknowles5384 Год назад

@@jcondon1 Thankyou for your reply, So' the rotor is a electric magnetic rotor needing a 12volts supply to it, i think have heard you mention 12volts from your video's? What's your thoughts on making a permanent magnetic rotor for it?!! Regards George.

@MitchEllis-dn9lf 21 день назад

Sounds like a wrist pin knock

@CrazyPetez 3 года назад

I wondered why you completely disassembled the generator to remove it. Is wee my first instinct was correct, not necessary to disassemble the generator. I hope it all works for you m

@fire44x 3 года назад

Well it's a used machine do you warranty it

@proten40 3 года назад

Probably piston slap from worn bore.

@jameshedrick6839 3 года назад

The generator i have reminds you to check the oil every 8 hours but i always check it before i start it. That sounds like a rod knock

@jcondon1 3 года назад

It was

@ClaudioVolber 3 года назад

Trabalhou sem óleo.

@hoofhearted1326 3 года назад

What's your thoughts on leaving a generator outside all year round? I have a generator box but a little worried about the winter time and freezing condition. Also how to keep propane from freezing up on me in the winter.

@secondcreekworkshop3908 3 года назад

Why is Briggs & Stratton using a Honda based engine? I don't see Honda generators using Briggs & Stratton engines.

@karsteineriksen1036 5 месяцев назад

I have a request for you James, please, PLEASE stop banging on a defective rotor with a hammer! It hurts deep in my electrican heart 😊 A blown rotor can easily be rewound provided you find the right workshop and the cost should be peanuts compared to the price of a new rotor. So please, use a rubber mallet if you HAVE TO bang on it 🙂

@staind288 3 года назад

How's it junk if you said you rebuilt it?

@jcondon1 3 года назад

At the time I only had a caliper to measure the crank and it looked within spec. I was wrong. Have since purchase a micrometer. Will not make that mistake again.

@giggiddy 3 года назад

@@jcondon1 live and learn. We have all been there. Thats why we never stop buying tools. Always need that next one!

@king49334 3 года назад

People don't break in properly and ran them 100% first day of use. Which cause excessive engine wear.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 3 года назад

Rebuilt then ran it and it blew up a second time wonder if there was a bad oil leak kinda odd that he rebuilt the engine and 12 hours later ran out of oil and it blew a second time kinda odd 😳 something in his story makes no sense