[Mgs] Generator woes continue

[Simon Matthews]

Barney,


On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Barney Gaylord <barneymg at mgaguru.com> wrote:
> At 02:00 PM 5/9/2009 -0700, Simon Matthews wrote:
>>
>> ....
>> .... the rear bearing was worn through. How does one R&R the bronze
>> bushing in the rear plate?
>
> Screw a thread cutting tap into it and pull it out.

Any idea what size this is? I have a set of taps, but nothing that
big, so I will have to buy a new tap.

Any comments on pushing in the new bushing?

Simon


>
>> ....
>> P.S. I can't directly use the spare generator because it has different
>> connectors. If everything else fails, I'll change the connectors on my car.
>
> Connectors changed form screw post to push-on for MGA 1600-MK-II and
> continued into MGB production.  Most replacement generators will have
> push-on connectors.  Easy enough to change connectors on the harness.  For
> concours show, have the old generator rebuilt, or use the old housing with
> field magnets and the old rear plate.  Armatures and front plates are
> interchangeable.  Carbon brushes are different.
>
> Barney Gaylord
> 1958 MGA with an attitude
> http://MGAguru.com