Need a generator mechanic near Richmond VA

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My Westerbeke 4.5 BCGB stopped putting out voltage a couple weeks ago. It actually puts out enough to make the needle move in the panel, but not very far. I had a guy helping me troubleshoot it and he found that the capacitor was bad, but replacing it hasn't made any difference. I think I'm at the point where I need some professional help, and I don't want to lay the boat up for several weeks (or longer) with my regular mechanic if I can avoid it.

Any recommendations out there? Thanks

 

[jaywoodz]

My Westerbeke 4.5 BCGB stopped putting out voltage a couple weeks ago. It actually puts out enough to make the needle move in the panel, but not very far. I had a guy helping me troubleshoot it and he found that the capacitor was bad, but replacing it hasn't made any difference. I think I'm at the point where I need some professional help, and I don't want to lay the boat up for several weeks (or longer) with my regular mechanic if I can avoid it.

Any recommendations out there? Thanks

Did Justin check it out?

 

[dpmulvey]

Check the engine RPM. When was the last tune up? Fouled plugs = fouled engine RPM = fouled AC output.

http://www.fgpstore.com/default.asp

The engine is most likely a Mitsu or a Daihatsu mini-truck. The folks at FGP are great. Hooked me up with parts for my 4.5 for a fraction of the cost. W'beke does not make their engines and I don't know if they even do their own electrical side. There are alternatives to their holding you hostage.

Good luck.

 

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The issue is the governor - it's shot and not holding the RPM's up and needs a rebuild or replacement. I started another thread about that a week or so back: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/68793-Generator-problem-bad-governor