Dubious Electrical Idea

[Lin]

Richard, I just checked and my unit is a Kohler L654, 7.5kw.  Is that what you have?

[Lin]

Just thought I'd pass on this info for anyone with a 1970's Kohler generator that is thinking of changing it from 240v to 120v.  I was able to track down an expert on these units.  He was actually recommended to me by Kohler tech support who could not help.  He is retired for their company and knows the old machines.  Anyway, to be absolutely sure, one would have to know the model, spec, and serial number.  But a rough rule of thumb would say if your unit does not have a starter motor, but is started by internal windings, it can not be switched over.  Later models that have external starter motors can be.  Since mine is the former type, that will not work.

His added advise was to never get rid of the unit.  "If you do" he said, "you'll be sorry." He said that my generator was manufactured in July, 1979.

[richard5933]

Richard, I just checked and my unit is a Kohler L654, 7.5kw.  Is that what you have?

No - we have a 12.5kw. Sounds like a different animal altogether. The bus is still in the shop awaiting parts for the a/c, but once it's home I'll check and see how ours is connected.