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Gen set volage regulator, rebuildable?

I have the 8kw unit in our U270. The voltage regulator on the gen set has stopped working. I can get a new one from Powertech, but when I checked the price was over $300.

I was wondering if it was possible to refurbish what I have, as right now time is more available than dollars!

I appreciate any input.

Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
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Re: Gen set volage regulator, rebuildable?

Reply #1 –
Very risky to try. I destroyed the 3K head with the Powertech regulator wiring it the way it came from the factory on my 10k gen. If you buy from Powertech you can get Jeff to help you if a wiring change is required. Not all have to have the wires changed with a new reg.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
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Re: Gen set volage regulator, rebuildable?

Reply #2 –
Think on this one just get the new one.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Gen set volage regulator, rebuildable?

Reply #3 –
I just bit the bullet and bought from power tech after verifying with Jeff that I had the right one. It made everything better and if you install it yourself it cuts down the cost. I had a gas Onan generator on my last RV and the stupid carburetor was 250 bucks. They somehow made the original carburetors Non rebuildable. I'm just glad regulators are still available. Can't be a high volume part.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.
 

Re: Gen set volage regulator, rebuildable?

Reply #4 –
Recommend Jeff at Powertech as well!  Can save your bacon if you do the wrong wires, etc.  They changed ours out while we were in Wildwood.  Cost $300 and took them less than 15 minutes to do!  Happy no other issues!
Joe & Dottie Allen
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