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Old 11-18-2025, 02:41 PM   #4
ndnchf
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Default Re: 6 volt Generator brushes squeal like a pig!

New brushes vary in composition from one source to another. Some have a tendency to squeal more than others. What I find helps reduce or eliminate this is sanding in the brushes to match the commutator. Here is my video on the subject.

https://youtu.be/1NiBylwzJ2s?si=qnXDNPjp9zklT0aK

And doing the same job with KR Wilson brush sander.
https://youtu.be/dGLAHBbpK4o?si=gBjK4YF_MLArPjLc
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