Bob Rich wrote:
> Terry,
>
> The dynamo armature was never tapered on either end. The gear or fork is a
> press fit on the appropriate end. From memory, the key is an 1/8" x 1/2"
> Woodruffe but I wouldn't bet on it. Yes, I have the tapered fork for your
> vertical drive. Its been machined to accept a lip seal in the underside of
> the oil drain gallery.
>
> I have a s/h dip stick I'll sell you for $5 per inch and throw the knob in
> free as it has a chip out of it.
>
> I would recommend that you check the journal diameters on your new crank
> against the old ones. The P Type Phoenix cranks are quite a bit larger than
> the originals so one has to make new bearing sleeves for the front and rear
> bearings and bore the block to suit. The donuts can be bored to accommodate
> the larger crank diameter without any trouble.
>
> I have been using the Pegasus filter element recommended by Pete, in fact he
> suggested it several years ago. However, I like Pip's idea even better so
> ask him, "are they even cheaper by the dozen?"
>
> Cheers, "Bob"
> British Cars Web: http://www.team.net/sol
Bob
Ithink that the Fork end of Rotex armatures were tappered. I have seen many
that were tappered and none that were not.
Jerry
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