Re: [T3] Don't forget to brush

[hess@SONOMA.EDU]

REGARDING BRUSHES: As said below, replacing the brushes is a very simple
and inexpensive task.  When putting on new brushes though, clean the
generator also.  You can do this with a piece of wood with sandpaper
wrapped around it.  (do this with the engine running) Use a couple strips
of sandpaper and your generator
will be sparkling.  To really clean up the generator, shut off the car, 
and take a little pic or something and clean out the grooves.  (that,
unfortunately, takes a little bit more time, patience and back ache.)  

Brian
'69 square
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On Fri, 23 Oct 1998, Philip Dillard wrote:

> The brushes in our generators are those neat little things that never 
> seem to cause problems, never seem to wear out, never....whoa, last 
> night I looked at mine and they were worn down to a nubble.
> 
> So, I did a simple R and R...less than $10 in parts and 20 minutes of 
> work (good excuse for having a beer).  Now I am set for the new 
> millennium.
> 
> If you haven't replaced brushes, let me assure you it is an easy 
> operation.  The first brush can be replaced with the generator in 
> position; to get to the other brush, you need to loosen the strap and 
> rotate or remove the generator.  Be sure you position the generator 
> correctly when finished...for cooling, as I understand it.
> 
> There are two little retaining screws which will of a certainty want 
> to fall down into the innards of the generator, so watch out for 
> that.
> 
> Be kind to your T3...check your brushes this weekend.  And don't 
> forget to floss.
> 
> Phil
> dillard@suu.edu
> 
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