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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2020, 06:04 AM
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator Brushes and Adjustment and How It Works

The grease shown in the first picture was excessive, so I removed some of it before I assembled it. You don't want excess grease coming out and getting on the brushes. I put a drop of oil on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-05-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,389
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator Brushes and Adjustment and How It Works

You should be fine for such short trips.
I don't like to start an engine unless it's going to run at least 30 minutes in the summer and even longer in the winter. Back in the 70's I stuck two...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2015, 11:09 AM
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Views: 10,389
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator Brushes and Adjustment and How It Works

If your commutator has a good undercut, then I'd guess you may have a weak brush spring. As long as the commutator bars aren't being burnt from arcing you should be OK. Output will fall off very...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2015, 11:50 PM
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: Generator Brushes and Adjustment and How It Works

Yes, see my second picture showing the ring that pivots around the center of the end plate. Unless it's been taken apart, cleaned and lubed, you'll have to use a screwdriver to move the ring. I pry...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2015, 09:55 PM
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Views: 10,389
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Generator Brushes and Adjustment and How It Works

I'm asked quite often about brush adjustment and how they work, so hopefully these pictures will help.
The first picture is a cutaway taken at the Model A museum at Gilmore Auto Museum in Hickory...
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