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Mabel1930 · 09-30-2023, 05:17 PM

Hi all,
I’ve got an Erie lead that’s become disconnected from the adjustable brush in my powerhouse generator. I’m curious if I need to replace the whole brush and lead (and if so, where to best source that as I don’t seem to be having luck on the supplier sites), or if it something I could resolver myself to the housing piece or brush itself. Any advice would be appreciated!
Mark

nkaminar · 09-30-2023, 07:53 PM

I don't have a lot of experience with Powerhouse generators but I have not had any luck re connecting a wire to a carbon brush. I know it is hard to find Powerhouse parts but maybe someone else knows of a source. You may try another brush from a different generator and file it down to fit the holder. Or try soldering or crimping the wire to the holder. That may work but be intermittent and cause the amperage to fluctuate.

rotorwrench · 10-01-2023, 12:10 PM

The four armature brushes are part number A-10069-AR and the field brush is the part number A-10070-AR. There is a fellow that has a set for the three brush powerhouse generator.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14531531846...xoC9sEQAvD_BwE

You can also check here.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...werhouse+brush

The brushes are getting hard to find. Some folks whittle down larger brushes to fit.

ndnchf · 10-01-2023, 02:40 PM

Read Tom Wessenberg's comment in post #7. Perhaps it will help.

https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=914188

Kurt in NJ · 10-01-2023, 05:47 PM

we you going to hershey?, i could bring a set
you could try drilling a small hole slightly larger than the wire and forcing a piece of toothpick in to hold the wire as a temporary repair

nkaminar · 10-02-2023, 08:33 AM

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Drilling a hole in the brush and stuffing the wire in may work. There is electrically conductive adhesive used in the electronic industry. It is silver filled. See https://www.masterbond.com/propertie...tive-adhesives

09-30-2023, 07:53 PM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Powerhouse generator brush reconnection I don't have a lot of experience with Powerhouse generators but I have not had any luck re connecting a wire to a carbon brush. I know it is hard to find Powerhouse parts but maybe someone else knows of a source. You may try another brush from a different generator and file it down to fit the holder. Or try soldering or crimping the wire to the holder. That may work but be intermittent and cause the amperage to fluctuate. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-01-2023, 12:10 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,420	Re: Powerhouse generator brush reconnection The four armature brushes are part number A-10069-AR and the field brush is the part number A-10070-AR. There is a fellow that has a set for the three brush powerhouse generator. https://www.ebay.com/itm/14531531846...xoC9sEQAvD_BwE You can also check here. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...werhouse+brush The brushes are getting hard to find. Some folks whittle down larger brushes to fit. Last edited by rotorwrench; 10-01-2023 at 12:21 PM.

10-01-2023, 02:40 PM	#4
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 753	Re: Powerhouse generator brush reconnection Read Tom Wessenberg's comment in post #7. Perhaps it will help. https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=914188

10-01-2023, 05:47 PM	#5
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: Powerhouse generator brush reconnection we you going to hershey?, i could bring a set you could try drilling a small hole slightly larger than the wire and forcing a piece of toothpick in to hold the wire as a temporary repair

10-02-2023, 08:33 AM	#6
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Powerhouse generator brush reconnection Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Drilling a hole in the brush and stuffing the wire in may work. There is electrically conductive adhesive used in the electronic industry. It is silver filled. See https://www.masterbond.com/propertie...tive-adhesives __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

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