45 generator

[len]

Hi all. Am looking for a site that can sell me an armature for my 45 generator. There is lots out there but mine has been converted to 12 volts. Its a 46 WL. Thanks for any info.

[Perry Ruiter]

The first thing you need to do is identify the generator model. Do you have a stock model 32E that has been converted to 12Volts or was the generator replaced with a generic model 65A generator. The armatures are completely different between the two ... Perry

[len]

Yea Perry it says 65A on it. The generator was making some wierd noises that got really noisey near the end. I took it to work and had one of the machinest guys look at it and the armature shaft is bent and worn were the gear sits. I bought a vew gear but am looking for an armature. Is there different soarces, some better than others? Thanks for any info.

[Perry Ruiter]

The last time I needed one I put an Accel armature in. I don't know that they're any better or worse than any other. Your local chopper shop should be able to supply you with an armature if you tell you need one for a 65A generator. Good luck ... Perry

[KDR]

Perry, does a 32E 12-volt converted armature work in a 65A?

[Perry Ruiter]

Kurt -the armatures are different. The 32E uses ball bearings at both ends and the gear is retained by a pin. The 65A has a needle bearing at the commutator end (still ball bearing at the drive end) and the gear is retained by a nut. The 65A is also longer overall. Those are the main differences. See attached photo ... Perry

[KDR]

Thanks Perry!!!

[T. Cotten]

I have found Cycle Electric's replacement armatures to be excellent.

Come to think of it, I've never had a problem with oriental imports either, but there are obvious visual differences, like the spacing of the commutator bars, precision of the mica undercutting, etc.

Accel boxes a lot of stuff they don't make.

....Cotten

[mmoore]

check with the ironhead crowd they all use that generator