We continue along now with the further adventures of "Bob the (re)Builder"! Can I fix it ? Yes I can! Well we continue along with the world longest alternator rebuild. For just a recap for those just joining us I'm in the process of rebuilding an alternator from a 1965 Chevrolet Corvair. My last step was getting the pulley fan off. Today I cover removing the rotor from the front housing.Not only do I do this perhaps to help other's but perhaps as also a reference point for myself in the future. The pictures and other stuff will help me when I not only get to the rebuilding part but also when I do other's in the future. I already have another alternator coming my way off of Ebay. That one will be Ford Mustang alternator from a slightly newer model(1990). I will also share that one here also as that will be a little different. Well on with the show.
To remove the rotor I simply gave it a few taps from my trusty ball peen hammer and amazingly it came right out. I thought I was going to need a puller so that was a bit of relief.
This picture was kind of a note to myself. Note to self: Please remember this piece going here.
This is the inside of the front housing.
The rotor is removed finally. I've also made note that much of varnish is worn off and does have some signs of corrosion. This will be another challenge restoring this. Not sure how I'm going to accomplish this part but I'll cross that bridge in another post. If anyone can give me any information regarding this feel free to chime in.
Using a 5/16 socket I removed the bearing cover from the front housing.
It came off easy enough. The bearings themselves turned easy enough. Though it had mush crap inside and looks as if there were some remnants of perhaps what was a paper(cardboard perhaps) gasket inside which had long deteriorated. I'm planning on replacing that anyway.
Well there you have it. Another step in the process. Now I'm looking into how to remove the bearings. Also on how to refinish the rotor and other parts too. Thanks for coming by.
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