Questions & Answers for: put brushes alternator

...brushes put the light on and then off as engine starts, so I know it isn't wiring. Could the brushes be wrongly connect..i.e.two bushes internally connected wrong way..did I megga on them, and seem ...

...brushes,try hitting the alternator with a hammer ,not really hard to break it,and see if it helps,if it does replace the brushes,which are usually about $25.00-$35.00,if it doesnt charge anymore then ...

brushes/commutator are gone .put it on a better becch test with a 60 amp loading minimum and see what i mean or better still remove the regulator housing and inspect the brushes and the commutator and

...brushes put in a month ago, problem likely lies somewhere else. I have several hundred hours on OEM factory brushes on most of my generators, and no problems. Some sets have brushes that have ...

...put it back on? I wrote another blog about getting the alternator (belt) off. The back cover of the alternator comes off with 3 nuts. The brushes are in a little holder with two screws holding it in ...

...brushes; you just put an opened paperclip or other stiff wire in the hole to hold the brushes in place.) It's usually just a matter of replacing parts; brushes, bearings and regulator takes care of ...

...put new brushes in the alternater Check on the rear of the alternator for any white plastic cap, which can be removed. Some of the older alternators have these access panels in the rear where you can ...

...put was low about 11.5 volts. Spray out housing with brake clean and light went out at idle for a bit. alternator got coated with oil because oil cap feel off. Is it possible the low charging at idle ...

How to put the brushes in the alternator How to replace brushes on alternator Just take it apart and put it back together, with the new brushes!! Good Luck

put a mark across joint before opening. Use a brush hook (make one) to hold brushes back while re assembling. Items to watch for: Brushes Worn Out - no juice to Rotor to excite (generate) Diodes Blown