is it at all possible that when (as slight as it is) under load that the set
of the brushes upon the comutator is disturbed and the clacking is the
brushes in their holders chattering on the comutator bars on the armature?
hey just a wild guess?
chuck.
it's time for another scooby doo video! my son has spoken!----- Original
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From David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 4:23 AM
Subject: Tach Drive Problem
> OK listers, Charles is bored and not many problems have been coming
> forth.
> Here's one for you:
>
> When I attach a tach drive to the rear of the Bugeye's dynamo, it makes
> a clacking noise. Here's what I've done so far:
> -removed tach cable while leaving drive attached to dynamo.
> -disassembled and lubed tach drive.
> -substituted 3 different tach drives (not all at once!).
> -removed, disassembled, and reassembled dynamo looking for any wear in
> the front bearing or rear bush.
> -removed a second time and replaced rear bush.
> If I hold the drive just right with the engine running it will be ok for
> awhile (this is not a satisfactory solution). On all of the above
> trials the problem persists. The only thing I can think of is to
> substitute another generator. Somehow a side-load is being introduced
> making the grinding sound. It doesn't matter how tight the drive is
> attached; I know enough not to over tighten it. I even used my good
> original w/ the knurled fastener.
>
> Any ideas?????
>
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA
> Burlington, Wisconsin.......State of Confusion
>
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