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Old 08-11-2019, 02:15 PM
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Default 126 turns over when key is off
Trying to get a 126 going. When I go to put the negative terminal on, the engine turns over when the key is off. I have tried two different switches, two different solenoids, two different voltage regulators. I am certain everything is wired correctly, I’ve quadruple checked it. Only thing I can figure at this point is the starter generator. Any suggestions?
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Old 08-11-2019, 02:26 PM
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Shorted Wires. Remove the "Blue" wire from the S/G and see if it cures the problem.
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Eliminating the blue wire did the trick, just see the points to the v/r close.
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The Blue is getting shorted and picking up a "hot wire" somewhere OR, the V/R is bad.
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Or you are using an aftermarket regulator and not wiring it correctly.
Make sure you are following the LABELED terminals on the regulator and not where they are located
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Those aftermarket ones put the gen tab on the bottom, hard to see it as they bend the terminal over the stamped GEN on the base.
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I agree with the above. I wired my V/R incorrectly and it started cranking out of nowhere.

So, check the regulator. Good luck!
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The Blue is getting shorted and picking up a "hot wire" somewhere OR, the V/R is bad.
I have seen the double nuts on the A post loosen and let it turn. When wired up and tighten the starter turned. I think that caused the short. Never seen that mentioned here.

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Thanks Roland for the troubleshooting and everyone for the help. Well it was the regulator wired incorrectly......... After cleaning the points it fired up fast. Hard to say how long it sat dormant, guy I bought it from estimated decades. I ran it around, needs clutch work but it’s smooth and no smoke(except all the rust out of the muffler)I rebuilt the carb and resurfaced head/new gasket over the previous winter as I could see it was leaking. Now I’ll focus on changing gear oil and prettying it up. Thanks
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