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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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

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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.

It could very well be your regulator.

It could also be the sensing connections from your stator are faulty. But most likley your regulator.