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awemawson:
I was amazed what a good condition the commutator segments were in  on the starter!

Rain all day forecast for Sunday so I may try pulling the charging alternator off for inspection. The remote regulator is a CAV 440a which I think is a 60 or possibly 80 amp unit. it has three wires from the alternator (3 phases presumably) but oddly also has a lead going off to a sensor in the head water jacket, as well as a pair to the remote charging ammeter which are understandable. All it's connections are pretty nasty and corroded.



AdeV:

--- Quote from: mc on September 28, 2019, 10:02:40 AM ---I recognise that type of starter. I've not seen one for a long time though. They do have a proper name, but I can't remember what!

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The only type of starter I know has a name that isn't "starter motor" is a Bendix type - but I doubt it's one of those.



--- Quote from: awemawson on September 28, 2019, 01:53:41 PM ---but oddly also has a lead going off to a sensor in the head water jacket

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Possibly to unload it if it senses an overheating engine? Or maybe it limits the output until the engine is up to temperature?

Looks like your pressure washer needs a wash too! (Mine does as well - it's still covered in pigeon crap from when we moved in here 3 1/2 years ago!)

awemawson:
Ade, the 'pressure washer' is a two tool road air compressor, but yes it does need a bit of TLC  :lol:

Kjelle:
I like!

mattinker:





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