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Old 06-04-2015, 04:52 PM   #21
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Not being a mechanic, I really appreciate the knowledge and wisdom that I find on this site. Thank you Tom for solving what has been a mystery to me regarding the generator.
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Old 06-05-2015, 06:45 PM   #22
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Thanks, Tom, but - a question: my gen is putting out about 8-10a when running 25-30 mph. I do no night driving and no distance driving yet. Only short hops of a couple miles every couple of days. Should I adjust the brush back up a little or is the 8-10a okay?
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Thanks, Tom, but - a question: my gen is putting out about 8-10a when running 25-30 mph. I do no night driving and no distance driving yet. Only short hops of a couple miles every couple of days. Should I adjust the brush back up a little or is the 8-10a okay?
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 antique car engine by only running them for about 10 to 15 minutes, then letting them set for 6 months.
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Old 06-05-2015, 08:15 PM   #24
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Thanks again for the advice. I don't let the car sit for long periods - even in winter here in NE Ohio we still have some good days when I can get out. Seems like I read somewhere that keeping them running can prevent some problems so I try to do that as much as I can.
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I copied these pics from Tom Wesenberg.
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Old 04-07-2020, 06:04 AM   #26
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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 pivot points for the brush holders.
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SHOCKED!!! Saw the first set of pictures and was just plain shocked after having just open the access cover on my generator looking for a charging problem... I had to go back and read the entire post to see that the picture is from a museum so I don't feel so bad now.
Mine is soooo not clean like the pictures.


I will not bog this post down with my situation; but it is a mess for a very little experienced Model A maintainer. (Me)
Pretty sure I will reread this ten more times; Thanks for sharing the knowledge!!
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Old 04-07-2020, 10:00 AM   #28
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It appears in your picture that the wire going to the brush is broken off in the first picture while the second shows TWO wires broken off.
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