Re: 1924 Generator removal

Posted by DavidM On 2016/11/1 18:08:15

The fun starts when you try refit the bottom nut holding it with two fingers and then get it through that tiny window and onto the stud. I have enlarged the window for the lower stud on one of my cars.
Also I recently removed the generator from a 1930 740 as it was not charging and we needed the brass support plate so the generator could be set up for testing. (the brass plate provides the front bearing for the generator)
When the plate was removed the drive gear remained in mesh with the timing chain simply rolling down a tooth or two. When I reinstalled the plate it was not difficult to roll the gear on the chain back enough to slide onto the plate. Its not the first time I have done this and I have not had a problem, timing was not lost.
The Packard Service Manual (6th Series) under M485 refers to the brass plate as the "Generator sprocket support" and the instructions for renewing it simply state that it is removed with the generator and : "Install new sprocket support using new gasket, replace generator and tighten". So while it would be wise not to remove the plate unless necessary, it can be done with a little care without a problem.