The Ford Barn

Redbird · 06-17-2015, 06:03 PM

I am learning as I go and decided to see if I could adjust the third brush. The ampmeter is registering almost all the way over to the right when running in the daytime. So I took the cover off and not exactly sure how to adjust. Also, while I was taking off the cover, I see that the nut is missing off the bolt that holds the generator. Does anyone have a spare or can it be picked up at the hardware store?

Tom Wesenberg · 06-17-2015, 07:44 PM

You need a lock washer and nut 1/2-20 from a local hardware store.

Move the adjustable brush up to lower the output. Don't push against the brush, but the flat blade of the screwdriver against the pivot post of the brush should work to move the brush up.

Redbird · 06-17-2015, 08:15 PM

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Thank you Tom.

06-17-2015, 07:44 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Generator brushes You need a lock washer and nut 1/2-20 from a local hardware store. Move the adjustable brush up to lower the output. Don't push against the brush, but the flat blade of the screwdriver against the pivot post of the brush should work to move the brush up.

06-17-2015, 08:15 PM	#3
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 535	Re: Generator brushes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you Tom.