[SEL] Westinghouse DC generator

[Best, George]

 Rob,

I think I'll take the brushes out just to make sure that nothing is
rubbing against the commutator and also to insure that turning it
backwards doesn't accidentally screw up something.

Of course then my problem is remembering where I put the brushes for
safe keeping! ;-)



> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com 
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of 
> Rob Skinner
 
> Hi George,
> The commutator looked a little knackered on your genny.  A 
> pro would have a cutter to turn the comm down, kind of like a 
> lathe.  There are also special stones you can use, but you 
> can use some fine garnet paper to clean it up pretty.  Emery 
> cloth is not good choice for this.