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Re: [T3] whistling generator


On 10 May 2004 at 17:56, Gamboa, Gary wrote:

> My generator just started a whistling sound. Anybody
> get this before?

It could be a bearing, but it could also be dirt on the pole pieces just 
lightly rubbing the armature as is spins. Use a long screwdriver to listen to 
each end of the housing for bearing noise. If those seem fine, then just take 
the generator housing off and carefully wipe off the pole pieces.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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