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MG TD TF 1500 - Generator Advice

Re: 1950 MGTD
Time to replace my "original" generator!!
Looking at new replacement from Moss Motors. Anyone had any experience with this one? Is it pre-polarized for positive ground? Does the original pulley fit the shaft of the new one.
Any advice on what I should consider before purchasing a new one?
Thanks for help!
Eddie
EWH Haynes

Why not rebuild it? See

http://www.ttalk.info/Holcombe.htm
Christopher Couper

As Holcombe has been gone for years, Good directions if your field windings and armature are good. Armatures often pop up on eBay. I ran one of the early repros , may have had push on terminals- for several years with no problems. Anything new will need to be polarized, simple, read the archives. . George
George Butz III

Eddie,

I had Star Auto Electric rebuild my generator several years ago. They also replaced the old oiled bearing with a sealed bearing.

Star Electric (Generators) - Mike
https://www.starautoelectric.com

No financial connection, just a satisfied customer.

Jim
James Neel

Thanks for your advice and the links. Very helpful.
Eddie
EWH Haynes

Generators don't really wear out. You just keep rebuilding them. Cheaper and better quality than replacing.
Steve Simmons

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