The generator didn't work mostly needing a cleaning, shining up the commutator, and freeing up the brushes. When disassembled the rear bushing was seen to be really worn out.

With a new bushing in place it can be put back in service.

It's no wonder they get full of dirt, they operate in tough conditions and need to move air through for cooling.

The pivot pin was missing and things were held in place with a temporary rod that had too small a diameter. A new pin looks nice there. Still waiting on the Snap-Coupler release lever return spring.

Seen from this side we see more of the pin but not much else.

The Solenoid that was worked on a few pages back acted up again a few times so it was decided to look for a new one. The 4 post Solenoids like the original were not available, but my buddy Scott found one NOS for an exact fit.

I masked the contacts and the mounting tabs and painted it with some matte silver that I had to keep it from rusting. The 4th contact is to bypass the resistor in the ignition wire to the coil, so while the starter is engaged there is a direct line to the coil.

The small part of the side panel needs to be removed to get at the solenoid from this side. Everything needs to be routed just so to get it back in place.

The side panels and hood haven't been on in a long time now.

It is mostly done, now it's time to get to the rear wheels, and put the housing cover on this side.