Chorehorse question.

[Jordan Baker]

Does anyone know where I can get a new cutout switch? On the bottom of mine is the number 10185. I've tried numerous internet searches with no luck.

[hrpearce]

[QUOTE=Robert Bergeron;218938]Jordan .

You have 18 volts DC on your meter.

The multimeter is set on the 10 volt range, I read it as 1.8 volts.

[Jordan Baker]

Yes it is only producing a couple volts. I did find a fault with the cutout relay swith. The shut grounding wire was broken. I also found one insulator that was burned. I think this happened when someone soldiered in a toggle swith. So since I have been unable to locate a replacement switch I took this one apart and fixed it. The other issue still remains that there is very little voltage being produced. One of the guys in my town is a generator repair guy for CAT. He has been working through it with me as we check each component when he has the time. Our next step is to check the windings for any shorts. He has a special tester for this. I will update once we have done this check.

[Jordan Baker]

A few weeks ago at the last OMVA show I picked up a couple more of the Chorehorse generators.

Well after one weeks worth of work I've got one restored and rebuilt to running condition. I still need to work out the generator as I believe the ammeter is shot.

This one will be made into the CH1-395-4 Cnd model with the weather shield on it. My plan is to use this one on the step of my Wire-3 truck.

Here is what I started with.

[Jordan Baker]

Then today I finished putting it together and installed it omits fuel tank. I used my car battery with some jumper cables to get it spinning and it started up alright. After some adjustments to the carb it seems to be running rather well.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhdJDGp4HI