Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by HH56 On 2008/8/28 15:43:26

Are you thinking professionally rebuilt or doing yourself.

It's a modified Autolite generator so any good but old time shop should be able to handle the electrical part IF they're willing. Without the front nose piece though, they won't be able to test run and you won't be able to give them that.

The biggest issue I see is the condition of brushes and mounts. I'd suggest freeing, cleaning, lubing those up, check for any wiring that looks damaged, shorted etc. Blow out the gunk from field coils and remove what rust you can but DO NOT DISSAMBLE anything else. Clean the commutator, lubricate bearings and put back together and see what happens. If it still, doesn't co-operate then it's time for professionals.