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Generator Cover Now the Rotor

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:19 pm
Author: martinz1b
Hi, I pulled the cover off the rotor and noticed that at some time in its life the rotor has come loose. I bought this engine for spares but as it was a complete engine I thought I would test it first.

Now is it possible to use something like lapping paste to try and re-profile the end of the crank and rotor, it is not badly scored but as there is no key I want as close fit as possible, has anybody done this before?

Thanks for any help.
Mart

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:04 pm
Author: kev edwards
Hi Mart , It would probably work if you remove any raised part of scoring first , then used lapping paste and the rotor , pretty much like lapping a valve in , just don't over do it and clean out all the paste prior to starting the motor , good luck.

Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:16 pm
Author: martinz1b
Thanks Kev, I am going to give it a try this week.