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MBI Houston · 12-15-2010, 11:51 AM

I was attaching my new cutoff switch to my new rebuilt generator and I tightened the nut on the generator post too tight and snapped it off right even with the top of the generator. Is there a way to get the post out of the generator and then replace it.

Thanks, Marshall

Doug Cox · 12-15-2010, 12:08 PM

Yes, but you will have to disassemble the generator..

Dan/Kzo · 12-15-2010, 12:09 PM

you will need to remove and disassemble the generator to gain access to the nut that securs it in place. a new post replacement kit is available from the vendors. a solder iron will also be required.

Special Coupe Frank · 12-15-2010, 12:27 PM

I wouldn't call that "dumb"... certainly regrettable, but I think many of us have done this.

Russ/40 · 12-15-2010, 01:28 PM

It takes a big old iron to solder those. I'd take it to an auto electric shop for soldering after you get it apart.

Doug in NJ · 12-15-2010, 02:03 PM

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BTW, I once ordered a replacement terminal post from a reputable vendor, but it was not a proper copper one- it was steel with the common yellowish-colored zinc/chromate plating. So, if you order something, try to make sure it is the authentic type.

You can probably buy a 100-watt soldering iron for less than you would have to pay a shop to solder it. Look for places that sell stained glass supplies.

Doug

MBI Houston · 12-15-2010, 02:47 PM

Thanks for all of the help and kind words. I now have a new project to work on.

ford1 · 12-15-2010, 07:49 PM

there are hundreds of over educated college kids that go to school for over a year and spend thousands of dollars to learn what you learned in a few seconds, and it only cost an hour or so and a few bucks, not dumb, a cheap learning experience, no subtitude fo experience, just one more of lifes lessons about working on these old cars, lol

12-15-2010, 11:51 AM	#1
MBI Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 173	How dumb is dumb I was attaching my new cutoff switch to my new rebuilt generator and I tightened the nut on the generator post too tight and snapped it off right even with the top of the generator. Is there a way to get the post out of the generator and then replace it. Thanks, Marshall

12-15-2010, 12:08 PM	#2
Doug Cox Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, Alabama Posts: 88	Re: How dumb is dumb Yes, but you will have to disassemble the generator..

12-15-2010, 12:09 PM	#3
Dan/Kzo Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 80	Re: How dumb is dumb you will need to remove and disassemble the generator to gain access to the nut that securs it in place. a new post replacement kit is available from the vendors. a solder iron will also be required.

12-15-2010, 12:27 PM	#4
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: How dumb is dumb I wouldn't call that "dumb"... certainly regrettable, but I think many of us have done this.

12-15-2010, 01:28 PM	#5
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: How dumb is dumb It takes a big old iron to solder those. I'd take it to an auto electric shop for soldering after you get it apart.

12-15-2010, 02:03 PM	#6
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 965	Re: How dumb is dumb Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) BTW, I once ordered a replacement terminal post from a reputable vendor, but it was not a proper copper one- it was steel with the common yellowish-colored zinc/chromate plating. So, if you order something, try to make sure it is the authentic type. You can probably buy a 100-watt soldering iron for less than you would have to pay a shop to solder it. Look for places that sell stained glass supplies. Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

12-15-2010, 02:47 PM	#7
MBI Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 173	Re: How dumb is dumb Thanks for all of the help and kind words. I now have a new project to work on.

12-15-2010, 07:49 PM	#8
ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: oroville ca. Posts: 1,554	Re: How dumb is dumb there are hundreds of over educated college kids that go to school for over a year and spend thousands of dollars to learn what you learned in a few seconds, and it only cost an hour or so and a few bucks, not dumb, a cheap learning experience, no subtitude fo experience, just one more of lifes lessons about working on these old cars, lol