6V generator

Anonymous-0 · Oct 9, 2009

I took my generator apart and low & behold just what John T & Bob M thought there is a spot where the armt is touching the field shoe in one spot. No fillings to speak of. The end bushing(brush holder end) is badly worn. The front(pulley) end appears tight(not worn).Where does one obtain said bushing and do you just remove the little plate on the end of the housing and drive the old one out and the new one in. I dont have any numbers on the generator. It is a 6V DR model off of a 48-52 Chevy.
Thank YOu

Janicholson · Oct 9, 2009

Your guess is correct. Use a small socket that is just a tiny bit smaller, and it will come out easily.
I like to use a vice and a larger socket to drive it into. Bushings are common at NAPA and other stores. Make sure it is an oilite (sintered bronze) bushing. and all is well. JimN

John T · Oct 9, 2009

Glad you found the problem. The Motor Test tells a bunch...The belt tension and load are on the pulley end so they use a bearing out there. However a good lubed bushing still gives years of service on the brush end. I was thinking some DO NOT have a removeable plate and you have to use a bushing puller so if yours has the removeable plate its a piece of cake with bushing drivers and/or sockets like Jim was talking about.......Id have the commutator turned down smooth n shiny and segments undercut and install new brushes while in there and clean it all up nice n she ought to charge to beat the band. if not Bob or Jim will fix it for ya !!!!! Im too busy lol

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