early generators

[fortyfords]

Who sells parts to rebuild cut-out relay generators, like the dual tapered bearings pre-load adjustment screw which is some kind of soft pot metal with a wire ring to lock it when the adjustment is done? I can't seem to find anyone selling parts except brushes or bearings. Thanks for any help. The part was destroyed when removing.

 

[alanwoodieman]

let me guess--the front bearing retainer? we had to make one for a 33/34 gen. need a rebuilt gen? may have one

 

[Lawrie]

Try barnfind 08 here on the forum.
Lawrie

 

[fortyfords]

Allenwoodieman, Thanks but I don't need a generator and I figured that I might have to make the bearing retainer. Thanks, Lawrie, I will look up barnfind 08

 

[V8COOPMAN]

To help you search, that's "barnfind08"...! NO SPACE between barnfind and 08. DD

 

[DavidG]

Also try Michael at Third Gen Automotive (driskellracing@gmail.com).

 

[flatheadmurre]

I got real tired of them machined some out of aluminum...found out the hard way that if they aren´t going into the thread real easy the anodizing gets scored and they corrode to...perhaps brass or stainless would be better if the looks doesn´t matter.

 

[lotsagas4u]

To help you search, that's "barnfind08"...! NO SPACE between barnfind and 08. DD

Southside Obsolete. ask for Fred

 

[TerryOH]

There is an article in the V8 Times several years ago written by Charlie Schwendler about replacing the double bearing with one sealed bearing and two spacers. Send Charlie an email and he can direct you.

 

[fortyfords]

Thank you for all the help, all good sources of parts which they have in stock.

 

[Lawrie]

Be sure to check the axial loading of the replacement sealed singe bearing,its WAY lower than the stock twin tapered rollers,thats because it has the fan hanging off the front.
Lawrie

 

[Charlie ny]

FF,
The kits I sell replace the pair of tiny Timkens with a DOUBLE ROW SEALED
bearing...at least twice the load carrying ability of the Timkens. I have dozens of
these bearing change overs in use....zero issues....
I've got the take up 'nuts' as well, no shields or fancy retainers required.
Charlie ny