Re: powerhouse generator lube

Posted by Jack Richard on April 25, 1998 at 10:13:19

In Reply to: powerhouse generator lube
posted by jim mason on April 24, 1998 at 15:31:39

Jim-
The powerhouse generators used ball bearings for both the front and rear bearings.They were lubricated with grease before assembly and normally don't need re-lube until rebuilding time.I used a modern sealed bearing replacement on the front, but used the original bearing on the rear as there isn't a replacement available. I think the powerhouse generators are a much better design than the later long style, but you have to be careful not to turn up the charging rate more than 10 amps for extended driving or you can melt solder inside.
Good luck
: what oil/grease is used in the ph generator?being a higher speed part i would assume an oil rather than a grease.
: tia
: jim

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