David:
When you remove the two long screws from the opposite end then you can take
that end off. The commutator will come out with the front plate. I just
tapped the shaft out with a rubber mallet. It fits snug, but not so tight
as to need a press to remove it. The opposite end has the brushes in it
which ate spring loaded, but everything is captive so nothing will go flying
When you reassemble you will need to push the brushes out to get them over
the area they run on and put that end plate on. then slip the commutator
through the generator and put the plate with the bearing on. Again I just
tapped it on with a rubber mallet and it went on easily.
It's really pretty simple. It will all make sense as you take it apart.
John O'Brien
'61 Bugeye
'65 BJ8
-------Original Message-------
From: davidwjones
Date: 06/25/05 10:18:45
To: John O'Brien
Subject: Re: Generator Bearing
John,
Thank you.
...So if I understand correctly, the front plate and bearing will just slide
right off of the generator shaft, once the pulley / fan are removed?
David
----- Original Message -----
From: John O'Brien
To: davidwjones@cox.net ; Healey List
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: Generator Bearing
Hi David:
I just did the job on my BJ8 last week. After drilling out the rivets the
bearing came right out and the new one slipped right in without a press
needed. I went to the local hardware store and got the appropriate sized
pop rivets, 3/16" diam. X 1/2" length to reassemble. (not original style but
work fine) I checked the rear bushing while I had it apart and it mic'd out
to the same ID as the replacement one I had ordered, so I left it alone.
Everything seems to be working great now and much quieter. It's not a
difficult job. Good luck with yours.
John O'Brien
'61 Bugeye
'65 BJ8
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