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10-20-2019, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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Generator question
My Generator stopped charging. I removed the band and all I see is minute droplets of solder thrown around inside housing. I guess this indicated failure of the armature. Am I correct? Thanks
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10-20-2019, 08:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Generator question
Yup, you are correct. Once a generator lets the solder out, it won't put electricity out. With the number of people these days who have put alternators on their cars, a generator shouldn't be too hard to find.
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10-21-2019, 06:59 AM | #3 |
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Re: Generator question
Agreed, it's toast. If all else is good, you can buy a new armature from one of the vendors or keep your eye out for a good used armature.
It's too bad because I have 3 armatures that are electrically good but have been worn by a seized front bearing. If you're friends with any machinists that can sleeve the shaft, I'll mail you an armature. |
10-21-2019, 07:52 AM | #4 |
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Re: Generator question
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if you push on the windings at the front end with your thumb do they move around---if they are loose too much "smoke" came out take meter and see if windings are shorted --if shorted too much smoke left the wires, if not shorted it could be possible to resolder, but it takes a high wattage iron---at least 300 watts ---then retest |
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