Re: [Amc-list] generators

[Peter Marano <PMarano@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think your assumption is incorrect, I have limited experience with 
generators, but I have never seen one 'drop dead'.  Generators let the 
alternators do that.  Replace the brushes, oil the bushings, keep a 
spare regulator with you and enjoy trouble free driving without diodes 
and 'transistor' regulators!

Could you build a tube type regulator?


Peter Marano
Kenosha WI

Message: 12

>Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:37:35 -0700
>From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: [Amc-list] generators
>To: AMC List <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>Hey anyone know much about the Delco Remy generators AMC used? I know how 
>they work and can rebuild one (commutators and carbon brushes and all 
>that).
>
>Are there many different types? The American has a 30 amp model. Do mounts 
>and pulleys vary much? Do internal parts (bearing/bushing, brushes) vary 
>much?
>
>Reason I'm asking is, I'm trying to chase up a spare, to pre-rebuild for 
>when this one drops dead, as I assume it will. Regulator too. Wondering 
>about how wide I can search for donors.
>
>I know the "sensible" thing to do is dump it and stick in an alternator, 
>but for some perverse reason I'd like to keep the gennie. Maybe 
>hair-pulling maintenance will change my mind later.
>
>
>  
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