a good diagnostic/repair/solution to a charging problem
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cleaning alternator stator
- Thread starter tking308
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It's been a long time since I've posted. First let me say "thank you" to the forum members for all the knowledge, information and general entertainment which is posted here, it's such a terrific forum which of course is a reflection of those involved. I would not be able to do so much work on my XS without this forum, not to mention it's just a great place to read and learn and find out what others are doing.
Here's my question. With respect to my '75XS and because the wiring was all original and long overdue to be replaced. I'm currently completely rewiring it and will be replacing my rotor and stator from later model parts I have on hand. For the record the original wiring was working fine but I also wanted to simplify it, convert it to mostly LED lights and add some additional front LED lights so I'm using one of the Jayel's wiring diagrams. During the re-assembly and after installing the rotor and stator, I have a part which I have no recolection of removing. I don't know it's correct name but would call it a alignment dowel. I don't know where it came from and have no idea where I would use it? It measures 15.7mm (0.62") long x 13.8mm (0.54") OD & 10.6mm (0.42") ID. Can anyone assist? Did I miss something?
Thanks in advance.
Yamimoto
Here's my question. With respect to my '75XS and because the wiring was all original and long overdue to be replaced. I'm currently completely rewiring it and will be replacing my rotor and stator from later model parts I have on hand. For the record the original wiring was working fine but I also wanted to simplify it, convert it to mostly LED lights and add some additional front LED lights so I'm using one of the Jayel's wiring diagrams. During the re-assembly and after installing the rotor and stator, I have a part which I have no recolection of removing. I don't know it's correct name but would call it a alignment dowel. I don't know where it came from and have no idea where I would use it? It measures 15.7mm (0.62") long x 13.8mm (0.54") OD & 10.6mm (0.42") ID. Can anyone assist? Did I miss something?
Yamimoto
Here's the "dowel".
There's two (seen in your pic) between the case and cover sometimes they stay in the case sometimes come out with the cover, since you are mixing and matching....
Thanks so much gggGary. That's what I was hoping to hear. I will now re-assemble......again.
Yamimoto
Yamimoto
Dragging up an old thread...
Near as I can tell, the rotor and stator are each coated in the same epoxy... varnish... enamel... whatever that stuff is. I rebuild the rotors and I gotta say, removing that stuff is a royal pain. MEK, acetone, mineral spirits... you name it... nothing touches it. I've even tried stripper... nada. Whatever it is, and after 40 plus years of baking on... it's damn near indestructible.
For you OCD folk out there... clean away. Don't be shy, scrub the hell outta them suckers.
And if someone runs across something that will soften it, please let me know. My drill involves chipping it off with a chisel and throwing it in the bead blaster to finish the job. If there's something out there that will soften that stuff... I want some.
Near as I can tell, the rotor and stator are each coated in the same epoxy... varnish... enamel... whatever that stuff is. I rebuild the rotors and I gotta say, removing that stuff is a royal pain. MEK, acetone, mineral spirits... you name it... nothing touches it. I've even tried stripper... nada. Whatever it is, and after 40 plus years of baking on... it's damn near indestructible.
For you OCD folk out there... clean away. Don't be shy, scrub the hell outta them suckers.
And if someone runs across something that will soften it, please let me know. My drill involves chipping it off with a chisel and throwing it in the bead blaster to finish the job. If there's something out there that will soften that stuff... I want some. 
For you OCD folk out there... clean away. Don't be shy, scrub the hell outta them suckers.
When went through my 77D, the crankshaft seal behind the rotor had been leaking badly and the stator was absolutely soaked with oil.
I pulled it of and put it in a pan with kerosene and cleaned it with a paint brush, it did a good job of removing the oil. I then washed it in hot soapy water to remove the kerosene. After rinsing , I blew it out with compressed air and then set it out in the sun to fully dry. It has worked perfectly since then.
I replaced the rotor and stator in my 75 with a later model and better looking unit I had on hand and it is working really well. I kept the originals and they are really grimy. In light of these posts I will have a go at cleaning them up. As always thanks for the helpful posts.
On my 75 I sapped an 82 stator and rotor. Not because the 75 was bad or dirty but so I could use the new style brushes and the combo reg/rec.
I thought the solid state versions would charge better.
Either system will handle LED lighting just fine. I converted most of my lighting on the 75 to LED. except the headlight. I like the H4 bulbs. More light without being much more expensive.
Leo
I thought the solid state versions would charge better.
Either system will handle LED lighting just fine. I converted most of my lighting on the 75 to LED. except the headlight. I like the H4 bulbs. More light without being much more expensive.
Leo
