Generator getting hot

[cornmeal]

Started my 2n this evening gen is getting hot checked all the wires nothing getting hot i can take the battery cable off and go to put it back on and it will spark.Thanks for any help.

 

[R Geiger]

Sounds like the cutout relay is stuck closed. might try tapping it a bit.

 

[Dell (WA)]

CORNMEAL........sounds like yer 2-terminal roundcan cut-off relay on the steering column under the battery tray is STUCK closed. Try gently tapping it. Once it comes unstuck, RE-POLARIZE it. Just arc-spark the 2-terminals together, ignition OFF. Me? I use a pair of pliers handles. You can use barb'd warr iff'n you want. You can re-polarize as many times as it takes to feel warm and fuzzy ...er... charging.

Would it surprize you to learn POLARIZATION causes the relay armature to be REPULSED when engine stops??? This should disconnect yer genny from the battery. And STOP the genny from heating.

Unfortunately, once the relay starts to stick, the only cure is a new cut-out relay. There are several causes for sticking relays; burned contact points ...or... relay pivot pins have worn.

There is also a SOLID STATE replacement cut-off that does NOT have points. Made by "Fun Times". (I think) It is also a voltage regulator at the same time 'stedda' futtzin' with the 3rd-brush at the back of yer 1-terminal 6V-genny. .......Dell, the polarized

 

[LarryT]

Cutout is stuck and trying to motorize the generator. LarryT