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Thanks for the help! I will absolutely try this before spending the money. These switches are crazy expensive!

As Guyfang suggested, I swapped K5 and K8 on the relay card and get exactly the same behavior. According to the troubleshooting section, this leaves just the speed switch. They also list the diodes inside the generator set, but I’m hoping the fact that the unit makes power in the start position...

I had an exciting time testing the K5 relay. I followed the directions in the manual. Unplugged the J9 connector on the exciter and disconnected the negative post on the battery. I jumped 24V+ to terminal 13 and negative to terminal 15. I heard the relay click and then while fumbling with...

Thanks - I've had the same worry. I got the voltage regulator on eBay ("new old stock"). The number matched 6110-00-030-7815 and the regulator looked new when it arrived. I suppose it could be bad. I had the exciter assembly refurbished (with the new regulator installed) by an outfit called...

Thanks for the prompt reply. Yes, I have the 006A 60KW unit. Probably could have gotten by with less. I'm an engineer, but I'm a mechanical engineer, so not as familiar with electrical diagrams. The tech manuals are pretty clear and everything on the unit is well labeled so I think I will be...

Hello all - I'm new to the site and it seems like a tremendous resource. I recently purchased a MEP-006A on GovPlanet. After replacing the day tank fuel float the engine starts and runs beautifully. I am having an issue where the generator does not make power. The symptoms are identical to...