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    kmac1 Posts: 3, Reputation: 2
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    Feb 1, 2007, 02:03 PM
    Generator voltage too high
    I have tried everything to lower this voltage [160v] . Rpm and cycles are good , I've changed the voltage regulator, checked windings and exciter field. I was thinking about putting a resistor inline to reduce this high voltage problem. T he generator is a generac 7000 EXL 12250 surge. Please help. [ P.S. I even would consider changing the generator head if I could find the Italian made head that would except the tapered shaft from the engine. Briggs and Stratton made it some weird size which has made it difficult to find a replacement head. Thanks for your help
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    Apr 30, 2008, 09:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by kmac1
    I have tried everything to lower this voltage [160v] . rpm and cycles are good , I've changed the voltage regulator, checked windings and exciter field. I was thinking about putting a resistor inline to reduce this high voltage problem. T he generator is a generac 7000 EXL 12250 surge. Please help. [ P.S. I even would consider changing the generator head if I could find the Italian made head that would except the tapered shaft from the engine. Briggs and Stratton made it some weird size which has made it difficult to find a replacement head. Thanks for your help
    Have you determined what was wrong. I have a Briggs & Stratton EXL8000, with generac generator and have the same problem. I'me being told it's the regulator.
    Thanks.
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    Apr 30, 2008, 05:10 PM
    It could very well be your regulator.
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    Aug 24, 2010, 02:59 PM
    It could also be the sensing connections from your stator are faulty. But most likley your regulator.
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