Rebuild an alternator

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(Removal and Clean up: added distilled water step.)
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== Disassembly ==
 
== Disassembly ==
  
*Mark the case halves so you can get them index properly when you re-assemble it. It can go 3 or 4 different ways.
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*Using a scribe mark the case halves so you can get them index properly when you re-assemble it. It can go 3 or 4 different ways.
*Halve the cases
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*Remove the through bolts so you can separate or halve the cases
 
*Remove the brushes, brush holder/followers (depending on kit)
 
*Remove the brushes, brush holder/followers (depending on kit)
*Remove the Bearing
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*Remove the Rear Bearing, clean out the bearing cavity of any dirt or grease.
 
*Remove the bush (depending on kit)
 
*Remove the bush (depending on kit)
*Remove the regulator and install the new one.
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*Remove the regulator and install the new one. Make sure that any grounds that may be used internally are clean shiny metal to assure good contact.
*Remove the rectifier Diodes and install the new ones.
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*Remove the rectifier Diodes or diode assembly and install the new one(s). If you have to solder use good techniques, clean and shiny connections, using 60/40 lead/tin solder. If soldering the silicon diodes do not overheat the diodes, 7 seconds at soldering temps is a safe limit. Better yet use clips to sink the heat away from the diode body.
 
*With a fine Emery or Crocus Cloth, Burnish the brush pickups or (Slip rings) on the rotor assembly until smooth and shiny.
 
*With a fine Emery or Crocus Cloth, Burnish the brush pickups or (Slip rings) on the rotor assembly until smooth and shiny.
  

Revision as of 17:17, 12 February 2011

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