Generator Parts

[BRGBJ8]

Does anyone have a source for parts for the generator for my 1965 Austin-Healey, including the needle bearings?

 

[Bob_Spidell]

There aren't any needle bearings in the Lucas generator. There's a sealed ball bearing in the front and a bronze bushing in the rear that needs periodic oiling.

BUSH, commutator end

BUSH, commutator end

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[Keoke]

Bob is correct, however, you may need new brushes and undercutting of the armature. You might want to locate a rebuilder in your area for assistance.

 

[Healey Nut]

Take it to a shop that rebuilds starters and alternators etc . They should be able to fix it and have all the parts needed .

 

[BRGBJ8]

There aren't any needle bearings in the Lucas generator. There's a sealed ball bearing in the front and a bronze bushing in the rear that needs periodic oiling.

BUSH, commutator end

BUSH, commutator end

mossmotors.com

Thank you everybody for your help. I had framed the question incorrectly. I was wondering about a source for a needle bearing conversion for the rear bushing. We have it figured out now so again thanks for all the friendly help.

 

[DrEntropy]

There aren't any needle bearings in the Lucas generator. There's a sealed ball bearing in the front and a bronze bushing in the rear that needs periodic oiling.

And that sealed ball bearing can be replaced by drilling out the rivets, matching the bearing and threading/tapping the rivet holes for #10 machine screws for re-assembly.

Likely the Healey generator is physically bigger than the MGB, but we've done quite a few of the bearing replacements on those back-when. Old MGB bearing number is a Delco/New Departure 77502/954293. May have a more recent one, try a crossover number if the genny is the same.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

... We have it figured out now so again thanks for all the friendly help.

Inquiring minds would like to know how you did it.