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[rmunro]

I have an old starter/generator(actually the original one for my tractor), I want to use as a back up.

Two questions:

1) What can you use to clean the grime and grit out of the starter?? Is Brake clean OK??


2)The back plate is damage where the bushing goes. It can be reused, but open to the elements. Has anyone ever converted that end to a sealed bearing, and how??

[darkminion_17]

I tried brakecleen and it softened the coating on the windings...

[IHinIN]

Use electrical contact cleaner. Brake cleaner is too strong.

[ol'George]

I used kerosine over the years, and a final flush with Gas blown out with compressed air.
You just want to wash the field housing not soak it,
but just use your head when using gasoline as it is highly flamable.
Ya don't want to be using it in a confined shed/ garage with a space heater glowing. I'm thinking you can find a good used end cap to replace your damaged one.
I'm assuming the end is knocked out? if not, the bushing is replaceable.
I did see one used many years with a gob of sealant covering the missing end,and I ain't saying who applied it, Ha,LOL!

In the old days they were much more plentyful.

[R Bedell]

I use a lot of Coleman Lighter Fluid. It cleans good, evaporates fast, leaves no residue, and not that harsh as some cleaners.

The local hardware store sells it by the gallon.

[rlueders]

I probably have a spare end cap laying around. Send me a picture of it and I'll dig thru my extra parts.
Since we're both in Ontario it shouldn't be too expensive to mail to you unless you come to the Ottawa area. You're somewhere around Belleville aren't you?

Richard

[rmunro]

I'm assuming the end is knocked out?


You assume correctly. If I can't get a decent replacemnt I will put ne bushing in , and apply the RTV.

[rmunro]

Thanks all. I'm glad I didn't get to spraying the brake clean.

[rmunro]

Originally Posted by rlueders

I probably have a spare end cap laying around. Send me a picture of it and I'll dig thru my extra parts.
Since we're both in Ontario it shouldn't be too expensive to mail to you unless you come to the Ottawa area. You're somewhere around Belleville aren't you?

Richard

50 miles west of Belleville. You have a PM.

[1byounkin]

Starting fluid also makes a great cleaner for that stuff. Easier to control than gas. The best backing for the gen is the one that has the bearing. Just an idea.