Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2018/4/20 9:07:59
GENERATOR: Two questions:
1. Is it possible to remove and replace the oilers with the little springed cap at both ends of the generator? Are they threaded? What tool would you recommend?
2. The Parts book says the generator mounts using two 5/16"-24 1-1/8" hex screws. The mounting ears appear to be threaded, but the 5/16" screws just slide through. I tried 3/8" but neither will it go through the bracket nor screw into the earlobe. Was the generator intended to be mounted with the screws threaded through it?
A genuine, rebuilt GEA-4802-A AutoLite 6v generator arrived yesterday with its mounting bracket from John Ulrich. This is the first time since 1966 that a correct generator has been installed on the Duchess. Back in the day, the idea was to keep her running, so whatever the mechanic could find was installed, which turned out to be a GDZ version, very similar, that came from a Studebaker. We'll also install it today.
CARBURETOR: So far so good. We're putting a 45-degree elbow on the vacuum advance to clear the manifold and new mounting studs/bolts. Finishing the installation today when son John arrives.
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1. Is it possible to remove and replace the oilers with the little springed cap at both ends of the generator? Are they threaded? What tool would you recommend?
2. The Parts book says the generator mounts using two 5/16"-24 1-1/8" hex screws. The mounting ears appear to be threaded, but the 5/16" screws just slide through. I tried 3/8" but neither will it go through the bracket nor screw into the earlobe. Was the generator intended to be mounted with the screws threaded through it?
A genuine, rebuilt GEA-4802-A AutoLite 6v generator arrived yesterday with its mounting bracket from John Ulrich. This is the first time since 1966 that a correct generator has been installed on the Duchess. Back in the day, the idea was to keep her running, so whatever the mechanic could find was installed, which turned out to be a GDZ version, very similar, that came from a Studebaker. We'll also install it today.
CARBURETOR: So far so good. We're putting a 45-degree elbow on the vacuum advance to clear the manifold and new mounting studs/bolts. Finishing the installation today when son John arrives.
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