Buttiman53 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Posted February 20, 2017 Well, I replaced the bearing in my generator this morning. Good news is, the growling noise went away. Bad news is, now the generator doesn't work. I noticed while replacing the bearing that it was an old NAPA rebuild, and looked pretty long in the tooth. Brushes looked good and made good contact. Commutator looked pretty worn, and insulation was coming off some of the windings. So, now I'm in the market for a remanufactured generator. Found one on eBay for $200, but it has a broken tab that needs welding. The only other one I find is what DCM offers for $250 ($350 including $100 core charge). Are there any other sources out there to consider? Thanks. Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted February 21, 2017 Report Posted February 21, 2017 Did you polarize the generator ? If generators are so expensive it might be time for an alternator , 6 or 12 volt . 1 Quote
Buttiman53 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Yes, I polarized it. The truck was set up as a negative ground when I got it. I change the battery cables around to a positive ground, and the ammeter needle read backwards. I polarized the system, and it fixed it. Generator worked great since, until I tore it apart. Edited February 21, 2017 by Buttiman53 Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted February 21, 2017 Report Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) See Quality Power 6 volt alternators at $135 . 909-794-1600 . I haven't done business with them myself . Their part number is 71276VN for negative ground . Edited February 21, 2017 by Jerry Roberts Quote
Buttiman53 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Posted February 26, 2017 I found a rebuilt GGW 6001 generator on eBay for $185 and bought it. Installed it yesterday, and have never seen the ammeter needle move as much as it moves now! Charges like a big dog! I bought the generator from Bill Jungck of "Custom Alternators and Starters" in Happy Valley,Oregon. (503) 777-7172 www.pmxalternators.com. He sells on eBay as "sunflower20005." Quote
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