10 HP Briggs and Stratton, only runs on CHOKE. Whassup? - Page 3

**scooper77515** · 2012-06-24, 16:42

That is why I am asking. I wasn't sure if rpms would change enough to mess up my output if I put a load on it.

I guess I can test it, but all I have are shop fans, don't pull a hard load.

**Jsarnold** · 2012-06-24, 18:11

If you put any significant electrical loads on the generator I think you'll see a very noticeable drop in RPMs without the governor working.

My generator, with direct drive from the motor, has a tag that calls for engine speed of 3600 RPM. Does yours say what RPM it wants? Got any way to measure the one-banger RPM?

Or, looks like one of these would tell you what Hz (cycles/sec) your generator is putting out. http://www.powermeterstore.com/p4578/killawatt_ez.php

There should be someone on here that could say how sensitive different devices would be to cycles. I wonder if something like a TV that scans at a given frequency would work if power was far from 60 cycles.

MSmithPDX · 2012-06-24, 18:59

An old style CRT will definitely let you know if you are not at a close enough frequency. And it doesn't take too much to figure out how far off you are with one.

Digital TV will just be weird and probably wouldn't power up.

**scooper77515** · 2012-06-24, 20:32

I figured I would put a volt meter in one of the plug holes, and keep adjusting the rpms to keep it at 120v.

Just takes a screwdriver to adjust the speed. If i dont figure out what is wrong, I may just do a cable throttle.

2012-06-24, 16:42	#21
scooper77515 Accepting Hand-me-downs Join Date: 2004-06-30 Location: Lake Houston/Atascocita, TX Posts: 13,304 Vehicle(s): 74 Mav 5.0 +.040 & C4 iTrader: 66 (100%) Images: 16	That is why I am asking. I wasn't sure if rpms would change enough to mess up my output if I put a load on it. I guess I can test it, but all I have are shop fans, don't pull a hard load. __________________ 5.0 +.040 , roller .537/.574 224/232, 1.72 roller rockers, GT40, Holley 750 Street HP on Torker 289, 3.80 w/spool, CalTracs, Hooker 6901, dual Super44 Flows, MSD 6A, everchanging custom calico paint If you don't like it, I don't care Della website

2012-06-24, 20:32	#24
scooper77515 Accepting Hand-me-downs Join Date: 2004-06-30 Location: Lake Houston/Atascocita, TX Posts: 13,304 Vehicle(s): 74 Mav 5.0 +.040 & C4 iTrader: 66 (100%) Images: 16	I figured I would put a volt meter in one of the plug holes, and keep adjusting the rpms to keep it at 120v. Just takes a screwdriver to adjust the speed. If i dont figure out what is wrong, I may just do a cable throttle. __________________ 5.0 +.040 , roller .537/.574 224/232, 1.72 roller rockers, GT40, Holley 750 Street HP on Torker 289, 3.80 w/spool, CalTracs, Hooker 6901, dual Super44 Flows, MSD 6A, everchanging custom calico paint If you don't like it, I don't care Della website

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2012-06-24, 18:11	#22
Jsarnold Senior Member Join Date: 2008-10-29 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 2,786 Vehicle(s): '72 Sprint iTrader: 13 (100%) Images: 13	If you put any significant electrical loads on the generator I think you'll see a very noticeable drop in RPMs without the governor working. My generator, with direct drive from the motor, has a tag that calls for engine speed of 3600 RPM. Does yours say what RPM it wants? Got any way to measure the one-banger RPM? Or, looks like one of these would tell you what Hz (cycles/sec) your generator is putting out. http://www.powermeterstore.com/p4578/killawatt_ez.php There should be someone on here that could say how sensitive different devices would be to cycles. I wonder if something like a TV that scans at a given frequency would work if power was far from 60 cycles.

2012-06-24, 18:59	#23
MSmithPDX Member Join Date: 2010-02-23 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 928 Vehicle(s): 1971 Comet (sold to scrapper), 1974 Comet GT iTrader: 0 (0%)	An old style CRT will definitely let you know if you are not at a close enough frequency. And it doesn't take too much to figure out how far off you are with one. Digital TV will just be weird and probably wouldn't power up.