Generator Adjusting Bracket, HELP!?

[BWillis]

I found the tach cable that i THOUGHT I didn't order while working last night so I decided to try to put it on. It's obvious that I have the wrong belt, no worries its easy to replace. While removing it to determine what size belt I need I realized that the bracket on my generator will not allow enough adjustment.

Does anyone know the the bracket listed in the Moss catalog is the right length for the bubeye? I need to get one on order with priority shipping if it will work.

Thanks!

 

[BWillis]

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Okay, it looks like I may be screwed here. The part that VB shows is really a 1275 alt bracket which is what I have and is way to short.

Does anyone have an extra bracket? Do you have one that you could get some measurements from? Im sure that I could make one but need to know the length etc.

Thanks,

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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Hmmmm... didn't I mention this a few weeks ago?

Let me go take a look.

Worse case scenario is you have to buy a generic and cut to length and drill.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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Total length is 8 inches. Center of hole to edge of slot approx 5.25 inches and 7.25 on far end.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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Straight of course... hit the metal scrap pile. width is 1.125 and thickness is a little over .125

 

[BWillis]

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Do you think a local parts store would have 'generic' ones?

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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They usually have curved ones. Go to lowes and buy a bit of flat stock and tackle it with your cutoff wheel and drill.

 

[BWillis]

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The hole and slot are 5/16 if I remember correctly?

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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Sounds correct, but I away from the garage at the moment.

 

[jlaird]

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I used two 1275 ones as I did not have a correct one nor did anyone seem to want to give one up.

 

[BWillis]

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Did you just bolt them together? Trevor has me convinced to make one. I just hope it doesn't take a whole evening as I am short on time!

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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10 minute job... 15 minutes if you paint it.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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1.Measure and mark layout on 1" wide 1/8" flat stock.
2.Drill three holes (one for generator and one at each end of the adjustment slot)
3.Cut off to length and round corners with cut off wheel.
4.Cut adjustment slot.
5. clean up burrs with files.
6. clean and paint.

 

[BWillis]

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All done, took a little longer than 15 mins but not that much longer. New, longer belt is on and the tach is, well, taching...

Thanks Trevor!

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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Glad it worked out. Are you pulling late nights in a mad dash to the finish?

 

[BWillis]

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Yes, was up til 2am last night then had another wake up at 4am when my daughters stomach decided to empty itself. Was NOT a good night. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif

Im installing interior now and things are coming together. I've been meaning to take a pic of the front tilt setup on my car. I know that you were interested in that at one time. Its working out really well so far and I dont even have any scraped or scratched paint,

Thanks again,

 

[Trevor Jessie]

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Yes... pictures would be great. Maybe you'll have an opportunity this weekend to snap a few picts.

And... I know all about the interrupted sleep syndrome. I have a five YO and a 2YO. I am a stay at home father... so I'm always the one that has to handle such issues.

 

[BWillis]

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2YO and 6YO here. We both work but I usually get the night time work because moms a push over when it comes to getting them back in the bed LOL