Rotor shot not the stator
Rotor shot not the stator
I first thought that my stator was my problem with my charging system but now I'm not so sure. I got everything taken apart and start inspecting the condition of things and I find that the magnets about a third of them on the rotor are sticking together end to end. I spread them out and I inspect the others to find that they don't move. I read somewhere that there is a strong adhesive that is used on the magnets so I'm thinking now that some of that adhesive is not as strong as it should be. So now I can take the stator back because it is not the problem and get a new rotor instead. Though I may just do the whole thing since I have it apart unless I can find some strong *** glue to put the magnets back in place with. I did do all the electrical checks and there are not any shorts just low output.
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Try to find an automotive shop that rebuilds alternators, generators, etc. I had a problem with the magnets coming loose on a small engine, a local shop fixed it for a few bucks.
I was able to get a new rotor at the dealer for $72.00 so I decided to go the safe route. Now I have to hope that I didn't just screw up my new stator. I was working the grommet through carefully when all of a sudden it popped through further than I wanted so I had to pull it back through. Pissed me off big time but now it's in place with the new rotor. Tomorrow the rest goes back on and all goes well I should be charging again. It does surprise me that it's a wet system though
Last edited by BiggestDawg; Apr 17, 2011 at 10:33 PM.
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Alternators have been running in oil for over half a century, if not longer, since long before Harley started doing it! It is the norm, not unusual.
Best of luck getting yours running right.
Best of luck getting yours running right.
Thanks, I just found it interesting because the only other time I have come across it was in Navy Aviation with CSD's Constant Speed Drives basically a high output alternator and generator. It's a great idea just hadn't seen it. It would be good in autos too.
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