Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

Morganrsn · Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 5

Does anyone know where I can get a dynamo for a 1937 Morris 8? My dynamo isn't working well and I have had it checked out and it can't be fixed so I need a replacement. Thanks

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

There is nothing that can't be fixed in a Morris 8 dynamo, what's wrong with it? Is it a 2 or 3 brush?

Cheers

Dave

Morganrsn · Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 5

I took it to an auto electrician who said that whoever had the car before me had potched with it, the brushes had burnt down so far that the bit they are held in has burnt away as well. Basically he is saying it needs all new insides so it would be better for me to source a new one. Do you know anywhere that sells the parts or the dynamo?

petermeachem · Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Posts: 358 Location: Chichester Sussex

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire

47Jag · Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:52 pm Post subject:

ka · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 600 Location: Orkney.

Can you post a few pictures please?
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KA

Better three than four.

petermeachem · Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Posts: 358 Location: Chichester Sussex

Maybe this is a case of lack of sympathy and understanding of old machinery?

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Is it 6 or 12 volt, I have two 12 volt that are in peices.
One has a damaged shaft were the pully fits, had a pulley break up and it chewed the end of the shaft, and the other needed a new bearing.

As Art said it sounds as if you need a replacement end plate, they are readily available.

What county are you in.

Morganrsn · Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 5

It is a 6 volt one.

Thanks everyone I think I need a new end plate, and a set of brushes.
Does anyone know where I can get them from?

47Jag · Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:41 pm Post subject:

Morgan,

Can it not be repaired? There's not a lot to them. If it's the insulation that is broken look at making new bits from thin plastic. You have to be creative with this hobby and look at being self sufficient. The brush holders are held on with rivets and with care can be drifted out and re-used. Post a picture for the collective wisdom to view if possible.

Art

PAUL BEAUMONT · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks

I presume that the dynamo is a period item with screw terminals and is Lucas. If you answer yes to both I have a new end plate and brushes which I am prepared to part with. Interested? send me a PM

Paul