tmal2
Member
- Feb 14, 2009
- 116
- Boat Info
- 1989 340EC
- Engines
- Twin 7.4L Mercruisers with Hurth transmissions
Well, I think the problem is finally solved! I received the voltage regulator Friday and put it in place late friday evening. On the new regulator, the field + and field - are clearly labeled. These are 3rd and 4th terminals from the left (thats more of an informational tip for anyone else having issues in the future). I started the genny up and FINALLY received voltage albeit ~98 volts. I also remembered there was a small adjustment dial on the regulator. I turned it a 1/4 turn clockwise and the panel voltage increased. I adjusted that to approximately where the normal 120V AC typically runs from shore power and then buttoned everything up. I next ran the genny with a full load on it (front air, water heater, ac charger, reefer etc.) to insure it would stay running. it did.
So I am hoping the final chapter of this saga has ended. I just wanted to thank everyone who chimed and gave their opinions!!! I certainly learned alot!!!!!!!
Great news Mark. I've got a 7.5 in my boat that I've had my share of battles with too. I put a new control board in a few weeks ago and that solved my stalling problems but now I have a new problem. My battery is not charging and it stalled on me the other day due to low battery voltage.
I've spent a lot of time on the phone with Dennis and Shawn at ASAP and could not agree with you more. They have been SO helpful to me with past problems and would highly recommend anyone else with Quicksilver generator problems to get in touch with them(and buy needed parts from them of course). Looks like I may be calling them again for this current problem. :smt009
John (playdate), Any ideas what may be causing my generator to stop charging my battery? I know it's all done in the governor but I have no idea how it works.
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