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Morganrsn
Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 5
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:07 pm Post subject: 6 volt dynamo needed for Morris 8 |
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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 |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Morganrsn
Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 5
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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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? |
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petermeachem
Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Posts: 358 Location: Chichester Sussex
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | the bit they are held in has burnt away as well | I don't understand how that would happen? |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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petermeachem wrote: | Quote: | the bit they are held in has burnt away as well | I don't understand how that would happen? |
Agree! If the brushes wear away the dynamo will just stop working, if the commutator is worn it may need a skim or at worse case a new armature could be fitted.
Dave |
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47Jag
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 1480 Location: Bothwell, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | the brushes had burnt down so far that the bit they are held in has burnt away |
Maybe you only need a commutator end bracket. This is where the brushes are 'held'
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ka
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 600 Location: Orkney.
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Can you post a few pictures please? _________________ KA
Better three than four. |
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petermeachem
Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Posts: 358 Location: Chichester Sussex
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Maybe this is a case of lack of sympathy and understanding of old machinery? |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:48 am Post subject: |
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petermeachem wrote: | Maybe this is a case of lack of sympathy and understanding of old machinery? |
Could be; most auto electricians under the age of 50 will have had little if any practical experience working on dynamo's.
Dave |
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Roger-hatchy
Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex
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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:24 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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Morganrsn
Joined: 16 Sep 2013 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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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? |
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47Jag
Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 1480 Location: Bothwell, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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PAUL BEAUMONT
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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