Rebuild an alternator
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*Remove the Rear Bearing, clean out the bearing cavity of any dirt or grease. | *Remove the Rear Bearing, clean out the bearing cavity of any dirt or grease. | ||
*Remove the bush (depending on kit) | *Remove the bush (depending on kit) | ||
| − | *Remove the regulator and install the new one. Make sure that any grounds that may be used internally are clean | + | *Remove the regulator and install the new one. Make sure that any grounds that may be used internally are clean shiny metal to assure good contact. |
| − | *Remove the rectifier Diodes or diode assembly and install the new one(s). If you have to solder use good techniques, clean | + | *Remove the rectifier Diodes or diode assembly and install the new one(s). If you have to solder use good techniques, clean the metal connectors, use a 60/40 lead/tin solder. If soldering the silicon diodes do not overheat the diodes, 7 seconds at soldering temps is a safe limit. Better yet use clips to pull the heat away from the diode body. |
*With a fine Emery or Crocus Cloth, Burnish the brush pickups or (Slip rings) on the rotor assembly until smooth and shiny. Emery dust is conductive so clean up your work when done. | *With a fine Emery or Crocus Cloth, Burnish the brush pickups or (Slip rings) on the rotor assembly until smooth and shiny. Emery dust is conductive so clean up your work when done. | ||
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