[T2] Gen light blinks

[T2] Gen light blinks

Bob Pratt ka1dza at verizon.net
Tue Nov 14 13:48:49 PST 2017


There is only 4K miles on the rebuilt generator. I wouldn't think the brushes would wear out the quickly!

Bob

> On Nov 14, 2017, at 2:16 PM, Tyler Hardison <tyler at seraph-net.net> wrote:
> 
> The generator brushes should be replaced, or at least cleaned if they're
> not past the wear point.
> 
> It's an easy job, and can be done without a lot of hassle.
> 
>> On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 9:57 PM, Al Brase <alribee at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Typically generators fail by the brushes wearing out. This is more of a
>> service item and a feature of all DC generators. I can't say how often,
>> maybe every 30k miles? You can look at them with a flashlight, see if they
>> are long or short. Change thru the slots.
>> Al
>> 
>>> On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 9:05 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'll take a look!! Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Bob
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 11, 2017, at 8:59 PM, Kevin Guarnotta <
>> kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I’m not sure about generator connections – but I know on my alternator
>> –
>>> where the wire connects at the top of the generator- that stud has
>> loosened
>>> up on mine, and I need to check it every now and then. Maybe it is a
>> loose
>>> stud on your generator?
>>>> 
>>>> -Kevin Guarnotta
>>>> Jamaica Plain, MA
>>>> 
>>>> ’78 Westy
>>>> '69 Singlecab
>>>> '65 Ez-camper
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