Beacon Generator Repair - You Cannot Save Them All

A subscriber sent this Beacon generator to me I think as a challenge. It is in bad condition. After sorting out the engine issues in part 1, I could see that the generator was not making power. I found damage on the power control board (PCB). The stator and rotor tested well so I sent the PCB out for repair. Upon installing the repaired board the generator made power, but the silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) immediately blew out and the engine went under a heavy load. The board failed in the same way as I found it before sending it for repair. I tested the insulation at 1000 volts and did not find a fault. I am going try my luck one more time and get the PCB repaired again. Beacon Part 1: https://youtu.be/13sBj8a-xJw PCB Board Repair 1: https://youtu.be/MH4Leo333cg PCB Board Repair 2: https://youtu.be/zWnRzomlQKg Bassguitarist1985 (aka Gary): https://www.youtube.com/@Bassguitarist1985 Generator Model: 01277-0 Engine Model: GN-410 EHF-04108-1 Power Control Board (PCB) Part Number: 84132GS System Control Board (SCB) Part Number: 83970GS I use Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser in my ultrasonic cleaner. Visit My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jamescondon 3 Jaw Puller: https://amzn.to/3AEXyag Anti Lash Spring: https://amzn.to/3VpmdaG Caliper: https://amzn.to/3V3aXkM Dead Blow Hammer: https://amzn.to/3B2K3BJ Lab Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3GESJl4 Oil Filter: https://amzn.to/3GFMJsk PB Blaster: https://amzn.to/3i0UgYp Scissor Jack: https://amzn.to/3tW4w70 Squeeze Bottle: https://amzn.to/3iaiwHB Test Light: https://amzn.to/3AEy650 Tygon Fuel Line: https://amzn.to/3XprQaX If you want to donate to the channel, you can use the YouTube "Super Thanks" feature. #GeneratorRepair #SmallEngineRepair #SmallEngine #DIY #Fixed #Troubleshooting #HowTo #Generac 01277, 01277-0, 5500EXL, 5500XL, 7550EXL, 7550XL, 83970GS, 84132GS, Anti Lash Spring, Anti Surge Spring, Bad Excitation Winding, Bad Stator, Beacon Group, Beacon, EHF-04108-1, Engine Goes Under Load, Fire, Fixed, Flying Short, GN-410, Generac EXL, Generac XL, Generac, Generator, Hertz, How To, How-To, No Output, No Power, No Voltage, Oil Pressure Test, PCB, Power Control Board, Rotor Removal, Rotor Test, SCB, SCR, Small Engine, Smoke, Stator Removal, System Control Board, Troubleshooting, Voltage Regulator