Who's a small engine guru?

[shaddragger]

Good thing you know where spare parts are, because usually when the factory-installed smoke is released, its pretty much done! Chances are it was the diode that burned up. Some models are replaceable, some aren't. Get your wiring straight, making sure to check for melted wire, and  bypass the diode ( if you can locate it, some were built in to the last part of the alternator, some were in the wire ) with a buttsplice- it may overcharge a little but if it works at all its worth a shot !

[FinsnFur]

Factory installed smoke    They do that on purpose?

[coyote101]

usually when the factory-installed smoke is released, its pretty much done!

That's funny. 

Pat

[HaMeR]

usually when the factory-installed smoke is released, its pretty much done!

That's funny. 

Pat