Rebuild an alternator
(→Inspect the Hardware) |
(→Installation and Inspection) |
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* Install the bushing. (depends on kit) | * Install the bushing. (depends on kit) | ||
| − | * Where the brushes are, at the rear end bell, there should be a small hole that goes through to them. Insert a #40 drill bit or paper clip with the brushes fully compressed up. This will hold them off the slip rings while you insert the end bell. | + | * Where the brushes are, at the rear end bell, there should be a small hole that goes through to them. Insert a #40 drill bit or paper clip with the brushes fully compressed up. This will hold them off the slip rings while you insert the end bell. Remember to remove the paper clip or drill before reinstalling the battery or a short could occur while removing the drill or paper clip. |
* Before reassembling the end bells to the body, inspect the windings. You are looking to make sure there is no worn insulating paint, or glyph. Also, where the windings terminate, check that there is no melted or splattered solder, and no cracked joints. If needed, Ohm the windings out, but... These usually last forever, and if they failed before, you'd know it... | * Before reassembling the end bells to the body, inspect the windings. You are looking to make sure there is no worn insulating paint, or glyph. Also, where the windings terminate, check that there is no melted or splattered solder, and no cracked joints. If needed, Ohm the windings out, but... These usually last forever, and if they failed before, you'd know it... | ||
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