Another high octane video.... I use to have an alternator shop I could get any parts but now (like most) he retired... I want to rebuild both the starter and alternator but haven't found any kits... any idea(s)? as for installing brushes.... I drill a small hole in the end of the brush holder.. make sure no birrs.. then pull the brush back past the hole and slide a pin (rivet, drill bit) in the hole. it holds the brushes.. then once its together just remove the pins and you're done.
Thank you for the kind words! I do not have any idea's on kits to rebuild them. This goldwing is an 88 and it has the different starter than the other years, I figure I could use the brushes on the starter plate and solder them on if I wear out these brushes! But as far as kits go I am not aware of any, hopefully my local shop can rebuild them. That's a great idea, I really wish I would've thought of that! I have seen videos on people winding alternators, it is definitely a lost art. I personally have not done it, but I might try if mine ever go out!
@@octanerestorations Maybe take the brushes & bearings to your local shop and see what they match with... that's what I did with my alternator guy.. once we found its twin I would write down the number(s) and share it on forums...... unfortunately I haven't found any posts with this info and since I live in Pa. alternator shops are like hens teeth so I'm out of luck!! BTW mine is an 88 also.
@@TheMamonti1www.partzilla.com/product/honda/31203-MT8-008?titan_sku=31203-MT8-008 That is the plate I stole the springs off of, and it has 2 brushes attached. I did find an alternator brush and it says it would work on an 88! www.partzilla.com/product/honda/31101-MN5-005
Way to use what you have! The alligator clips worked like a charm!
They really did! Thank you very much!
Thanks again for doing these!
Thanks for watching!
Another high octane video.... I use to have an alternator shop I could get any parts but now (like most) he retired... I want to rebuild both the starter and alternator but haven't found any kits... any idea(s)? as for installing brushes.... I drill a small hole in the end of the brush holder.. make sure no birrs.. then pull the brush back past the hole and slide a pin (rivet, drill bit) in the hole. it holds the brushes.. then once its together just remove the pins and you're done.
Thank you for the kind words! I do not have any idea's on kits to rebuild them. This goldwing is an 88 and it has the different starter than the other years, I figure I could use the brushes on the starter plate and solder them on if I wear out these brushes! But as far as kits go I am not aware of any, hopefully my local shop can rebuild them. That's a great idea, I really wish I would've thought of that! I have seen videos on people winding alternators, it is definitely a lost art. I personally have not done it, but I might try if mine ever go out!
@@octanerestorations Maybe take the brushes & bearings to your local shop and see what they match with... that's what I did with my alternator guy.. once we found its twin I would write down the number(s) and share it on forums...... unfortunately I haven't found any posts with this info and since I live in Pa. alternator shops are like hens teeth so I'm out of luck!! BTW mine is an 88 also.
@@TheMamonti1www.partzilla.com/product/honda/31203-MT8-008?titan_sku=31203-MT8-008 That is the plate I stole the springs off of, and it has 2 brushes attached. I did find an alternator brush and it says it would work on an 88! www.partzilla.com/product/honda/31101-MN5-005