Jan 18, 2015 #2 MikeHalloran Mechanical Aug 29, 2003 14,450 1. Remove from vehicle. 2. Dunk or spray assembly with mild solvent rated for cleaning electric motors. { e.g. http://www.amazon.com/CRC-05018-Lectra-Motive-Electric-Cleaner/dp/B000BXHWCA } 3. Blow dry. 3.5 Repeat 2 and 3 until visually clean. 4. Replace the brushes. 4.5 Disassemble, replace the bearings, reassemble. 5. Reinstall. OR Save time, mess, aggravation and waste disposal issues by R&Ring the alternator with a new/rebuilt one. Mike Halloran Pembroke Pines, FL, USA Upvote 0 Downvote
1. Remove from vehicle. 2. Dunk or spray assembly with mild solvent rated for cleaning electric motors. { e.g. http://www.amazon.com/CRC-05018-Lectra-Motive-Electric-Cleaner/dp/B000BXHWCA } 3. Blow dry. 3.5 Repeat 2 and 3 until visually clean. 4. Replace the brushes. 4.5 Disassemble, replace the bearings, reassemble. 5. Reinstall. OR Save time, mess, aggravation and waste disposal issues by R&Ring the alternator with a new/rebuilt one. Mike Halloran Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Jan 18, 2015 1 #3 GregLocock Automotive Apr 10, 2001 23,367 Why clean alternator winding? Cheers Greg Locock New here? Try reading these, they might help FAQ731-376 http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm? Upvote 0 Downvote
Why clean alternator winding? Cheers Greg Locock New here? Try reading these, they might help FAQ731-376 http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm?
Jan 18, 2015 #4 TheBlacksmith Mechanical May 18, 2001 1,286 Yes, why do you want to clean it? At automotive voltages dirty winding are not a problem like on a high voltage machine. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes, why do you want to clean it? At automotive voltages dirty winding are not a problem like on a high voltage machine.
Jan 31, 2015 #5 JayMaechtlen Industrial Jun 28, 2001 1,044 maybe he wants it to look pretty? Jay Maechtlen http://www.laserpubs.com/techcomm Upvote 0 Downvote
Jan 31, 2015 #6 TheBlacksmith Mechanical May 18, 2001 1,286 Maybe he wants clean power for his stereo ... Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 1, 2015 #7 Tmoose Mechanical Apr 12, 2003 5,626 Not saying all replies are only useful to OP, but ......Talukder's profile - After joining Eng-Tips Forums on January 18, 2015, I've logged in 1 times. My last login was on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Upvote 0 Downvote
Not saying all replies are only useful to OP, but ......Talukder's profile - After joining Eng-Tips Forums on January 18, 2015, I've logged in 1 times. My last login was on Sunday, January 18, 2015.
