Ned -
These generators are dead-simple and are easy for most auto-electrical
rebuilders to fix for you. Just find an auto-electrical builder in
your area and take it to them to fix. You should be able to find some
good shops in your neck of the woods.
They'll have armature winding machines and all that stuff, so they can
do a full rebuild on your generator... the rebuild will probably cost
on the order of $80 to $150 to do. Don't waste your time trying to
fix it yourself. Be sure to remind them whether your car is positive
or negative ground, so they will polarize the magnets correctly for
you.
Best Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 3/8/06, Ned Smith <smithn00@kitepilot.net> wrote:
> The generator is apart on the work bench. The bronze bushing seems to be in
> good shape. The brushes and ball bearing should to be replaced. The cloth
> field wraps are rotten a flaking off. The wires of the field coils seem to
> be OK.
>
> Should the field wrappings be replaced? I think that would require a pro.
> Does anyone have a recommendation?
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> Thanks,
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> Ned Smith
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> BJ8
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