Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by HH56 On 2008/8/15 15:56:44

First off, don't use carburetor cleaner or strong solvent on anything electrical --especially motors. Use only a contact cleaner or 99% isopropyl alcohol--not rubbing alcohol or anything with water. A little solvent on OUTSIDE to clean grease is OK as long as it doesn't go inside. Motor wires have a varnish enamel coating that is the only insulation. The carb cleaner may have already dissolved it.

To take the motor off, there should be 2 long bolts on the end that go all the way through the motor and screw into the coned piece at front. If the frame will allow, you can loosen those and then the motor should pull out a bit to disengage the armature from the worm gear & then tilt it out. Watch out for any pieces that might fall out. Look in the parts or service manual suspension section to get an idea of how it goes & fits together.