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Ziggster · 05-13-2023, 05:17 PM

Just installed the generator on my engine and was thinking of what to use to lubricate the rear bearing. Came across this thread.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1443269

In one of the posts they mention “cups”. This got me thinking - there is no cup for the front bearing. I see two holes that are aligned on the front bearing/motor support. Is there supposed to be a cup or a tube/cup in those holes? I seem to recall that I purchased a cup from Third Gen. Will have to check.

petehoovie · 05-13-2023, 08:52 PM

At Third Gen > https://thirdgenauto.com/product/new...oiler-fitting/

NEW 1928-41 Ford distributor generator flip top oiler fitting

Regular Price $2.95
Part No. B-12135

koates · 05-13-2023, 09:05 PM

No point in forcing oil in there if it now has a sealed bearing fitted which many would have these days. The commutator end bush needs a couple of drops of engine oil each time you change the engine oil. Regards, Kevin.

Ziggster · 05-14-2023, 04:51 PM

That makes sense. It was rebuilt a few years ago. Didn’t pay much attention to the front bearing when it was disassembled, but it was likely a sealed bearing. IIRC now, the cup I purchased previously from 3rd Gen was for my Helmet style distributor. Thanks for the advice.

fortyonerag · 05-16-2023, 06:08 AM

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I seem to recall the front bearing on a generator is a bush also.

Back when I worked as an auto elec through college, we would place the bushing on the thumb, fill it with oil and squeeze on the top of the bush 'till it 'sweated' oil.

Once it was loaded it would then be installed.

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koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,079	Re: Question - C59A Generator Lubrication No point in forcing oil in there if it now has a sealed bearing fitted which many would have these days. The commutator end bush needs a couple of drops of engine oil each time you change the engine oil. Regards, Kevin.

05-14-2023, 04:51 PM	#4
Ziggster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 857	Re: Question - C59A Generator Lubrication That makes sense. It was rebuilt a few years ago. Didn’t pay much attention to the front bearing when it was disassembled, but it was likely a sealed bearing. IIRC now, the cup I purchased previously from 3rd Gen was for my Helmet style distributor. Thanks for the advice.

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fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 541	Re: Question - C59A Generator Lubrication Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I seem to recall the front bearing on a generator is a bush also. Back when I worked as an auto elec through college, we would place the bushing on the thumb, fill it with oil and squeeze on the top of the bush 'till it 'sweated' oil. Once it was loaded it would then be installed. Last edited by fortyonerag; 05-17-2023 at 07:59 PM.