In a message dated 11/12/98 11:08:39 AM EST, jfcowan@earthlink.net writes:
<< The generator from my TR-3 is whining intermittently - possibly because
the car repeatedly boiled over onto it before I fixed that problem. I
oiled the generator is as suggested in the routine maintenance guidelines
and that may have helped a bit, but the problem is still there.
1. Do you think this is something to deal with ASAP or can I live with
it for a while?
2. Anyone see a problem substituting the generator from my non-running
'66 TR-4A? It's negative ground, so I'd have to swap leads on the TR-3's
coil. >>
John;
IMHO, if I were in that position, or should I say, when last in that position,
I had the generator rebuilt. I use my local Lucas dealer, H&C Truck
Electrical in Albuquerque, NM. They provide the labor and expertise and I
provide the parts, which are mainly the front bearing and the bushing, plus
the brushes and springs. They give everything a good cleaning, a repaint and
check out the electricals.
Replacing the failing unit with another used unit in unknown condition might
result in the same problem shortly down the road. You'll get a reliable unit
with a rebuild. Parts are inexpensive too.
Regards;
Bob Paul
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