Guest dhorner Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Besides the 3 bolts holding the generator to the engine front housing, what else holds it on. Does the front cover have to be removed from the engine? I need to replace the brushes and springs in the generator. Is there a nut going through a gear in the timing chain components? Help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I think this question was asked just a few weeks ago. You can use the search function to find that information.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dhorner Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Besides the 3 bolts holding the generator to the engine front housing, what else holds it on. Does the front cover have to be removed from the engine? I need to replace the brushes and springs in the generator. Is there a nut going through a gear in the timing chain components? HelpI should have said I'm working on a 1932 Buick series 50 4dr sedan straight eight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Engle Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 There's no timing chain. The cam and generator ar geardriven. The generator gear is a helix gear. You must remove the water pump and the 3 bolts the generator will need to be moved rearward about 2 inches to clear the bore the generator is mounted in. The generator armature needs to turn as the generator moves rearward due to the helix on the gear.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dhorner Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thank you Bob, I'll be a little more persistent with it. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Revisiting this old thread for any other additional input. I have removed the 3 bolts from the generator. The bottom bolt is loose but will not clear the bottom radiator cast flange. I don't believe this should be a problem since the bolt is far enough back to have completely disengaged the generator. Removed the water pump and distributor for safety. I can with prying the generator feel a little movement and also hear and see the output shaft to the water pump move some. Other than that the generator will not separate from the front motor mount housing. I have pried pretty hard but don't want to damage anything. I tried rotating the out put shaft from the generator while prying but no luck. Can I cause damage by getting aggressive with prying? I know the out put shaft has to be rotated once the generator starts to separate from its mounting. Any suggestions??? or just get a bigger hammer..... Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Engle Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The attached photos show that you need to move the generator assembly rearward about an inch to clear the bore. It is a close sliding fit. Try rotating the generator assembly to break it loose from years of crude and heat. Bob Engle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2zoom Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Here was the problem. Never under estimate the problem of previous shoddy workmanship. I guess this person never learned the basics of how to make a proper gasket, they just cement things together with RTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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