Re: Mike's 53 Caribbean

Posted by Tobs On 2023/9/21 6:15:59

My idle is set to about 550 rpm, which used to be enough to keep the BAT light off at idle. Something changed since I last drove the car a week or so ago, that's why I removed the generator to replace the brushes. I hope fixing the one missing bolt, repairing the loose brush wire connection, 2 new brushes and a clean up will do the trick.

I agree that the Gen is pretty dirty and greasy, so I will take the time and clean it up with brake cleaner etc. Other than being dirty and the brushes worn down, the bearings look and feel OK.

That is a good idea to put some shrink wrap on the wire to the one brush. I will do that. The diagram helps too.
Thanks guys. Hope to get through the generator in the next few days.