[jbrewer]

Well, I've got the S/G somewhat apart. The pulley end came apart easily (though the Woodruff key took some PB, the brass hammer and overnight soaking) , the brush end is different. Should the end cap at the brush end slide off, or do I need to remove that "freeze plug" looking thing and remove something to get that end cover to slide off the armature shaft?

I can see the brushes in there. The bearing on the pulley end feels like a washboard....

Thanks for any hints...

Keep in mind this thing WORKED, it just sounded like marbles in a tin can!