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Best Generator rebuild

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mayday, Jun 15, 2013.

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  1. Jun 20, 2013
    mayday

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    I like having mine stock my CJ5 has not been modified over the years, so I'm keeping it stock other than I want to put a overdrive on it some day. I also figure if the Generator made it this long why change. I got all my parts for about 30 dollars.

    Jon
     
    mayday, Jun 20, 2013
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  2. Jun 20, 2013
    Glenn

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    The generator in my wagon does the job fine. Only real issue with a generator is no charge at idle speed, and basically lower output.
     
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    PeteL

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    "Only real issue with a generator is no charge at idle speed"

    On the other hand (unlike an alternator), in a pinch a generator will power up even when the battery is dead, allowing a rolling 'jump-start' if you are alone in the boonies.
     
    PeteL, Jun 20, 2013
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  4. Jun 22, 2013
    mayday

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    As a update got generator all pulled apart and cleaned. Painting tonight have to find some new field coil screws today and some felt for seals.

    Jon
     
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    Glenn

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    Good deal! :)
     
    Glenn, Jun 22, 2013
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    PeteL

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    Learn as you play!
     
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  7. Jun 23, 2013
    mayday

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    Update, finished putting generator back together today. Installed and op checked. Amp light out, charging battery.The re-assembly went well had to make all new seals, I used felt from a craft store. For removing rust Evaporust works well had to let the parts soak over night. I rewraped the coil fields with new cloth tape from ACE Hardware. I could not find new Field Coil screws with the same head dia or angle but the larger head size works well just sticks out some. Going for a Drive check. Thanks for the advice.

    Jon
     
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