Gillette Generator no output

[JeffersonXX]

We've got a 6KW Gillette Generator that is no longer producing electricity. I got my hands on the service manual and have completed the diagnostic tests. According to the manual, I have a bad stator. I am not convinced that this is the problem. There has been no mechanical damage(dropped, etc.) it has not been in or exposed to water, and there is no visible sign of a short or other damage on the stator.

I am wondering if a bad diode(or two) will give a reading that the stator is shorted??

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

JR

[paul52446m]

We've got a 6KW Gillette Generator that is no longer producing electricity. I got my hands on the service manual and have completed the diagnostic tests. According to the manual, I have a bad stator. I am not convinced that this is the problem. There has been no mechanical damage(dropped, etc.) it has not been in or exposed to water, and there is no visible sign of a short or other damage on the stator.

I am wondering if a bad diode(or two) will give a reading that the stator is shorted??

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

JR

I don't know how to do it, but read some where when the stator
does not work that you can hook a battery to the gen. for just a few seconds. i think they call it exciting the stator. See if you can find it on line.
later paul

[JeffersonXX]

Thanks Paul

I did that procedure, Gillette calls it "flashing the field". No result. Replaced the capacitor just to make sure. No luck.

...seems like we had a guy in high school that was "flashing the field" during a homecoming game...

JR