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cjkohnast · 03-03-2019, 04:06 PM

Im replacing brushes on the starter and generator. On the starter I can pull the brushes up and let the springs hold them in place while assembling them. How do I hold the brushes on the generator? John

redmodelt · 03-03-2019, 04:39 PM

Duh, been working on too may T gen and starters.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-03-2019, 11:42 PM

I slip the end plate into place as I reach in with my fingers to hold back the brushes. I've also used a bent coat hanger to pull them back.

Remember, the shorter side of the brush always faces the pivot point (anchor post).

cjkohnast · 03-04-2019, 07:13 AM

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My brushes are screwed into the holders. Im thinking I may not be able to put the screws back in once I have it together? Thanks John

03-03-2019, 04:06 PM	#1
cjkohnast Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 357	generator brushes Im replacing brushes on the starter and generator. On the starter I can pull the brushes up and let the springs hold them in place while assembling them. How do I hold the brushes on the generator? John

03-03-2019, 04:39 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: generator brushes Duh, been working on too may T gen and starters. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! Last edited by redmodelt; 03-04-2019 at 09:36 PM.

03-03-2019, 11:42 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: generator brushes I slip the end plate into place as I reach in with my fingers to hold back the brushes. I've also used a bent coat hanger to pull them back. Remember, the shorter side of the brush always faces the pivot point (anchor post).

03-04-2019, 07:13 AM	#4
cjkohnast Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 357	Re: generator brushes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My brushes are screwed into the holders. Im thinking I may not be able to put the screws back in once I have it together? Thanks John