Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by JWL On 2022/4/2 12:03:15

You can reuse the end bushing if it is not worn. A worn bushing will let the armature rub against the field coils and ruin the generator. Strongly suggest replacing the bushing.

We used to use a cutting tool to cut the bushing so it could be removed. Sometimes we would damage the housing doing this. Tricky job.

Try for a new housing with a bushing. A starter-alternator-generator shop - if one exists near you - should be able to re-bush the housing or provide a new housing.

By the way the generator is looking very nice. Good job.