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  • description: I am told that this Generac GP8000e starts, but immediately sounds like the engine is under load when no load is applied. Usually that is a sign that the stator has shorted out. The engine bogging is usually followed by smoke and fire if left running too long. So we need to double check things before the first start. Help support the channel by becoming a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_GXW2Y56hOpGchXYNqZOQ/join Visit My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jamescondon Amprobe ACDC-52NAV: https://amzn.to/3vRgRy7 Kill A Watt: https://amzn.to/3Ui8WTU Micro Drill Bits (Gyros): https://amzn.to/3yGlyfn Milliohm Meter (VC480C): https://amzn.to/4q4XIyG Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/3UkttqL Squeeze Bottle: https://amzn.to/4cW0GjF Tool Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/R7GS758NTG2X?ref_=wl_share You can also support the channel through YouTube "Super Thanks" or via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamescondonYT My sons Etsy 3D Print Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/3dPrintingBySean I no longer use Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser in my ultrasonic cleaner. Harbor Freight changed the recipe. The bottle previously stated "NON-CORROSIVE". Now it says "CORROSIVE", "do not user on Aluminum". It now damages most carburetors. Recently I have been using Simple Green PRO HD with good results. #Generac #GeneratorRepair #Generator #SmallEngineRepair #SmallEngine #DIY #Fixed #Troubleshooting #HowTo Alternator, Clean Slip Rings, Clogged, Drill Pilot Jet, Engine Bogging, Engine Goes Under Load, Engine Starts and Stalls, Engine Surging, Exhaust Building Pressure, Fixed, Generator Maintenance, Generator Not Working, Generator, Hertz, Hissing Sound, How To, How to Fix Generator, How-To, Load Test, Portable Generator Repair, Power Quality, Repair, Set Engine Speed, Small Engine Repair, Small Engine, Spark Arrestor, Stator Insulation Test, THD, Troubleshooting
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