Generators & Regulators: Overhaul: Generator: Assembly

1. When connecting brush, solder pigtail so that wear limit line of brush projects .079-.118" (2-3 mm) out of brush holder. Before assembly, hold brushes in brush holder. Pass a .079" (2 mm) wire 1.6-2.0" (40-50 mm) through hole located in rear bracket to secure brushes in position. Remove wire after assembly is completed. See Fig 2 .
2. Using a socket same size as bearing and a hand press or vise, carefully push in front bearing. When installing rear bearing, ensure groove on bearing rim is on slip ring side. To complete assembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Generator

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Fig 2: Identifying Wire Insertion

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