Hi Everyone,
Lately i've been having generator problems.
The original one started making the sound of a rattle can (spray can). I took it apart to find a nice groove in the armature shaft about 1/16-1/8th of an inch deep.
:o
I located a replacement generator in unkown condition, I cleaned it inside + out, and installed a new set of brushes, then installed it. I then fired up the engine with a loud noise best described as a power steering pump when it's getting ready to go out. :o I tore it back apart to find the rear brass bushing to be worn, and causing the armature to rub on one of the magnets.
How do you get out the old brass bushing to replace it with a new one? Also how do you pull off a stubborn generator fan/pully off of the armature shaft?
Right now so my truck is moveable, I installed a new bearing in the front, and cleaned the magnets, armature, and where the brushes contact the armature. Boy does that cleaning make a diference.
It makes the stock headlights seam like they're halogens off of a new car. lol
TIA,
David
