I had a problem with a B/S 12k standby gen right after a hurricane. It would start up but only run for about 3 or so seconds .Today I jump the sol to
keep it running long enough to take some readings. Readings at 180 volts instead of 240 but the hz was at 61. This told me the engine was running to speed but something was going on with the generator end. It had two capacitors and one was busted. Question is could you get by with a motor running capacitor with the same rating or do you need one made for a generator? You can see the grey matter instead of oil in this capacitor.
keep it running long enough to take some readings. Readings at 180 volts instead of 240 but the hz was at 61. This told me the engine was running to speed but something was going on with the generator end. It had two capacitors and one was busted. Question is could you get by with a motor running capacitor with the same rating or do you need one made for a generator? You can see the grey matter instead of oil in this capacitor.