Re: Generator Rebuild

Posted by Daniel Leininger On 2010/4/10 13:48:08

Dear Macomb, (I can't spell your other handle, oops, I see it's Ramon)

I second Randy's suggestion.
I also agree that $150 is too high.

I got mine rebuilt by a self-employed 'pro' who charged me $42 parts and labor. He then asked me to bring in my voltage regulator so he could 'bench' set it to the generator. He also told me how to polarize the regulator correctly in replacing it. No extra charge for reg adjust and advise.

Here is what my "self-employed 'pro's" shop looks like so you can find one there in Macomb. It is in an older part of town in an old gas station where the tanks are removed. He does nothing but generator, alternator, starter repair/rebuilding. His shop is greasy with tagged-generators setting around on the floor. His coveralls were clean on Monday (they are dirtier when you go in on Friday). He charges an honest price. And he told me the back bearing always wears out faster because of stress from the pulley tension.

I am just sure there are good-old-boys that can tell you where to look for such a 'pro' there in Macomb, MI.

DanL