Rebuild an alternator
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*Where the brushes are, at the rear end bell, there should be a small hole that goes through to them. Insert a #40 drill bit or paper clip with the brushes fully compressed up. This will hold them off the slip rings while you insert the end bell. | *Where the brushes are, at the rear end bell, there should be a small hole that goes through to them. Insert a #40 drill bit or paper clip with the brushes fully compressed up. This will hold them off the slip rings while you insert the end bell. | ||
| − | *Before reassembling the end bells to the body, inspect the windings. You are looking to make sure there is no worn insulating paint, or glyph. Also, where the windings terminate, check that there is no melted or splattered solder, | + | *Before reassembling the end bells to the body, inspect the windings. You are looking to make sure there is no worn insulating paint, or glyph. Also, where the windings terminate, check that there is no melted or splattered solder, and no cracked joints. If needed, Ohm the windings out, but... These usually last forever, and if they failed before, you'd know it... |
*Install the end bells to the body and properly 'clock' it for your application, be sure the end bells are straight, and (if needed) tap the bearing half end-bell with a mallet. Secure with the bolts. | *Install the end bells to the body and properly 'clock' it for your application, be sure the end bells are straight, and (if needed) tap the bearing half end-bell with a mallet. Secure with the bolts. | ||
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