Tankman 3,515 #1 Posted October 17, 2014 What readings should I have to check the charging? Where do I use the Fluke's leads? I love Kohler, Briggs don't know. Wait 'n see for now. 👀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,491 #2 Posted October 17, 2014 May be something in these Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #3 Posted October 17, 2014 standard stuff voltage @ battery at rest = voltage @ battery while cranking = voltage @ battery while engine is running = Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #4 Posted October 17, 2014 What are decent results ± ? What is typical SOI? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #5 Posted October 18, 2014 make the measurements and we will talk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #6 Posted October 22, 2014 standard stuff voltage @ battery at rest = 12.61 VDC voltage @ battery while cranking = 11.5 VDC voltage @ battery while engine is running = 12.66 VDC Well Mr. Edison, I mean SOI changed the battery today. Then with my old Fluke meter took three readings (results in bold red above) as directed Sir. The Briggs started and ran like a champ. While changing the battery, I noted some of the tiny female solderless connectors on the PTO safety switch are age cracking (like me). Are these readily available at i.e.: Radio Shack? Thanks in advance Sparky, I mean SOI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #7 Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks in advance Sparky, I mean SOI. Not so fast cowboy. The charge voltage @ 12.66 is suspiciously low. Charge voltage should be 13 -14 volts. Measure again after the next long term use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #8 Posted October 22, 2014 Battery at rest was 12.61 volts. Battery running was 12.66 volts. Appears to be no charging what so every going on there. The .06 of a volt could just be interference. Also make sure the engine is above idle. Next test would be stator out put voltage with meter set to AC. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #9 Posted October 22, 2014 Also make sure the engine is above idle. Good call -I made assumptions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #10 Posted October 22, 2014 Where, how does this tin knocker check the stator? Just in case or I would just like to learn something. Teach this old dog, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #11 Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Been runnin' the old Briggs for a few hours now. The running voltage is creeping up; approx 13+ VDC. Going to keep an eye on the readings while I'm fixin' up this old Horse. Keep in mind, the Work Horse was in a barn, unused, for about ten years. Edited October 27, 2014 by Tankman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Save Old Iron 1,563 #12 Posted October 27, 2014 13 should maintain the battery but 13.5 would be better. Keep an eye on it. Find out the model # of the engine and identify the type of charging system in the engine. From there we can check the regulator (if it has one) and the output of the stator. Is this a system where the headlights get brighter as the engine RPM increases ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 552 #13 Posted December 31, 2014 Any update on it and its electrical? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
