02-05-2023, 08:43 AM
Removing the dynamo to the bench for testing permits me to see what is or isn't going on, whilst the strip down has revealed all manner of defects with the most common being broken wires between the brushes and the terminals the most common being the wire from the brush to the D terminal being worn away by he armature. Also broken field connections and one where something had got in the works and severed two armature conductors and occasionally incorrect connections between the bushes, the field and terminals. One teaser was damaged fuse holder which took a bit of care to fix. You name it I've seen it broken and trying to fix a dynamo in situ is for me a waste of time. The strip down also permits attending to any mechanical faults such as excessive end float.