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Lister Engines => Lister Based Generators => Topic started by: Alexdick on June 02, 2020, 11:14:26 AM

Title: Replacing Generator
Post by: Alexdick on June 02, 2020, 11:14:26 AM

I have decided to replace the Brush Generator(alternator?) attached to my lister engine with a new one. Can anyone tell me who, in the UK, i can contact to source an equivalent? I have been in touch with Meccalte and they say they cannot help. I attach a couple of photos. Any help/advice would be grateful received! many thanks. Alex

Title: Re: Replacing Generator - Why?
Post by: sirpedrosa on June 02, 2020, 01:30:38 PM

Hi Alex

You are replacing it why? is it burned?

I think best way is rewind it, or rebuilt it. Offcourse Meccalte canot help, they want to sell you a brand new plant.

What is the realy issue of your genny?

BR
VP

Title: Re: Replacing Generator
Post by: Alexdick on June 02, 2020, 02:30:32 PM

Thanks for this.....Meccalte weren't offering to rebuild it but they said they couldn't replace it either. Happy to get it rebuilt but I need someone to do that as it is way beyond my capabilities so again, any pointers as to who might do that would be appreciated.
thanks

Title: Re: Replacing Generator
Post by: broncodriver99 on June 02, 2020, 02:37:31 PM

Looks like an SOM head which has a start winding built in. I don't know that anyone makes an equivalent these days. Here in the US we have motor rebuild shops. A decent motor shop should be able to rebuild it.

Title: Re: Replacing Generator
Post by: Alexdick on June 03, 2020, 09:52:40 AM

Thanks for the advice....I am looking for a company in the UK that can take it in and recondition/mend the thing for me as I am sure the whole unit need skewering etc!

Title: Re: Replacing Generator - some days vacacions and rewind
Post by: sirpedrosa on June 03, 2020, 09:46:46 PM

Hi Alex

If you need so munch to give a new face to that genny, here is my proposal.

1 - Take a few days vacations and come to Lisbon, take the genhead and other stuff with you.

2 - Take the genhead to https://ebalvelos.wordpress.com/ - same place did toke my genhead (see here: https://listerengine.com/smf/index.php?topic=8333.msg102277#msg102277)

3 - Enjoy a few days in beach nearby, and after collect you renewed genhead!

If any question, just say!

BR
VP

Title: Re: Replacing Generator
Post by: Alexdick on June 04, 2020, 09:50:07 AM

Well thanks for that....if only we had something like this in England....perhaps we do and, if so, I hope someone can tell me where they are!!

Title: Re: Replacing Generator
Post by: sirpedrosa on June 04, 2020, 10:14:42 AM

Hi Alex
You must have several shops like this. Ask to a building lift maintenance here they repair electric Motors.

BR
VP

Title: Re: Replacing Generator
Post by: dieselspanner on June 04, 2020, 03:54:11 PM

Hi Alex

I don't know where you live, but these guys, on the south coast, were very good 10 / 12 years back when I was working for a towing and dredging outfit in Poole.

CES (POOLE) LTD
Tel: +44(0)1202 731941
Fax: +44(0)1202 731922
Email: sales@ces-electrical.co.uk 
Unit C
87 Ringwood Road
Poole
Dorset
BH14 0RH

Cheers
Stef

Title: Re: Replacing Generator
Post by: sirpedrosa on June 04, 2020, 06:17:29 PM

Hi Alex

Toke a ride to the net and after viewing several, I think one worth to give a call.... but, Im not there.

http://www.robsonandfrancisrewinds.co.uk/armature-rewind/index.html

BR
VP