smurph
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I think sewerzuk came out with an update on the wiring that was not in the original video. I believe that is where that came from, anyway. However, it does work. It worked with the original wiring scheme too, but I think the output was a bit less and sewerzuk found the better solution.
How that circuit works is the field is flashed from the batteries during the time you are holding the switch in the start position. When power is generated, and you let off the switch, the voltage regulator/exciter gets a voltage from one of those wires. It is possible that it is the same circuit as the convenience outlet. But that voltage is then what the regulator/exciter is using to keep the filed coils energized. So it sounds like to me that one wire is causing your symptoms. I'll dig out the TM and see if I can narrow that down a bit. At one time, I had all of this in my brain. I had to diagnose and repair a voltage regulator and I got all too familiar with the thing. But I didn't retain it!
Also, the wires get a little tight under the reconnection board. It is possible that one simply got broken with the insulation still in tact. Or it could be a switch problem.
How that circuit works is the field is flashed from the batteries during the time you are holding the switch in the start position. When power is generated, and you let off the switch, the voltage regulator/exciter gets a voltage from one of those wires. It is possible that it is the same circuit as the convenience outlet. But that voltage is then what the regulator/exciter is using to keep the filed coils energized. So it sounds like to me that one wire is causing your symptoms. I'll dig out the TM and see if I can narrow that down a bit. At one time, I had all of this in my brain. I had to diagnose and repair a voltage regulator and I got all too familiar with the thing. But I didn't retain it!
Also, the wires get a little tight under the reconnection board. It is possible that one simply got broken with the insulation still in tact. Or it could be a switch problem.