Kenny,
Assume you've ruled out the voltage regulator?
Rebuilding the generator isn't too bad a job: one bearing, one bushing, brushes
and turn the commutator. Any decent motor/starter shop should be able to do
it. If you have a press, you can do the bearings and bushings yourself, but
you'll
need a lathe to turn the commutator. The only problem might be finding parts;
esp.
the brushes (think Moss used to carry them). Think the brushes might be the
same
as those used on the starter, BTW. Should be a $50 job, whereas a new one, if
you
can find it, would be $300 or more.
UNLESS ... the armature windings and/or the wrap on the field coils are shot
... then
it becomes a bit more of a job, but still doable. Think Norm Nock's tech tips
cover these.
Don't forget to oil the bushing after you get a new/rebuilt generator.
bs
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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> On my first trip (other than around the block) in my car since a three year
> frame off restoration, I also experienced electrical problems. My battery
> eventually died and I also had to push start my car. It seems like the
> generator isn't charging the battery. Anyone know a good source for a
> generator? Or am I stuck getting mine rebuilt? I noticed Moss does not
> list one.
>
> Kenny
> 61 BT-7 (finally back on the road)
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