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Update: I got the engine dialed in and running like a top and attempted the field flash with a 9v battery. No luck. did some troubleshooting and discovered I have a break in the field stator coil windings. Narrowed it down to 1 of 6 of the coils and have removed the generator stator casing...

It is a PFR-1K, she was gummed up from sitting 15+ years but fired up without skipping I got the timing marks lined up on all 3 of the piston components. The outer liner has a small eccentric screw that had a plug over it. The throttle works properly but everything is shifted to a higher...

Ok, I’ll start with the D cells and work my way up till I see the desired output and report back. I have to rig and adjust the governor linkage. I rebuilt the injection pump and have to shift the adjustments towards the shutoff position. She goes to 60hz and starts to climb out, thought I had a...

Ok, I’ve located everything and familiar with the steps. Do I apply the full 28vdc? I have a variable power supply I can set the voltage and regulate the max amp output. thanks for your reply.

Anyone ever flashed the field on a -016B? I’ve worked on commercial 50KW+ units but they were automatic. I haven’t had to flash a field on a generator since A/P school. Thanks.