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One of the reasons for generator failure is wear of the rotor slip rings. Replacing them is more complicated than installing new brushes, but is quite within the power of a car enthusiast.
Tools:
- bearing puller;
- a pair of locksmith screwdrivers;
- hammer;
- a pair of socket heads;
- soldering iron
Generator manifold replacement process
It is necessary to disassemble the generator and remove the rotor. He is clamped in a vice. Using a puller, the bearing is removed.
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Behind it is a cross-shaped contact protection. It is pryed off with a screwdriver and is also removed.
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Next you need to cut the contacts from the windings. To do this, a screwdriver is attached to them one by one from the side of the rings, and they are interrupted with a hammer blow.
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2 socket heads are placed on the anchor. They are used as a stop for screwdrivers, which need to be used to hook the rings into the slot.
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The collector is removed, the dry glue on the shaft is cleaned off. The winding contacts are also protected from varnish.
New rings are pressed onto the shaft through a wooden or plastic lining.
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Then the contacts on the collector and windings are soldered. If necessary, a jumper made of copper wire is laid between them.
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Next, a cross-shaped protection is installed, the bearing is pressed in, and the generator is put back together. Everything is done with a minimum of tools, so replacing slip rings can be done without going to a car service center.
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