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Location:
Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: DIY Alternator reco?
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Sat, 18 September 2004 14:44
 
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reco alts is easy..
you need,
beefy soldering iron
brushes (maybe $5 for two? was for me last time)
screwdrivers and stuff... 1/4 drive socket and bits are good for that.
i always resolder the feild diode wires and replace some of the internal wires.. i tend to have vibration probs..
you could get an auto elec to machine the rings if you are really keen (or if it needs it).
if they are not worn, and are still flat, then a light rub with 1200 grit paper is ok.
bearings.. if these are noisy or rough, swap them.. the hardest bit is gettign the nut off at the front, and tapping the armature thru if it's rusted on.... it might just lightly tap off tho...
other than than.. there aint much to it..
my alternator failures are either brushes worn, or wires broken due to vibration. occasionally i have field diode and solder joint failures too.
pm me if ya want. i have pics somewhere..
is this a regulator/brush assembly? (the plastic rectangle thing that comes out?)
Cya, Stewart
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