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On closer inspection. one of the posts that hold the brush springs is missing which means the spring can dislodge from the brush. [attachimg=2] The spring can be put back on the brush and the dynamo will work but there is very little tension, it dislodges easily with vibration and under load the voltage decreases as the brush bounces. I am going to think on it for a while. Also whoever did the last soldering must have used a blow torch!! #Post#: 28017-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: Scorpion2nz Date: August 4, 2020, 10:12 pm --------------------------------------------------------- I might be repeating myself How thick is the plastic where the post fits? Drill and tap and thread a brass rod ? Or drill and push fit a rod If you are really good maybe thread a nylon/delrin or something similar rod #Post#: 28020-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: yozhek Date: August 5, 2020, 4:18 am --------------------------------------------------------- Hi Dave, I didn't see the post was broken, the awful soldering caught my eye but i was more focussed on the awful Stuart Victoria engine sitting next to the dynamo. As usual Dennis is on the right track, depending how thick the plastic is right there. Maybe press the motor out of the Stuart housing and replace it with a DC motor of similar dimensions? Cheers Ade #Post#: 28024-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: Steam Technology Date: August 5, 2020, 6:32 am --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=Scorpion2nz link=topic=2901.msg28017#msg28017 date=1596597169] I might be repeating myself How thick is the plastic where the post fits? Drill and tap and thread a brass rod ? Or drill and push fit a rod If you are really good maybe thread a nylon/delrin or something similar rod [/quote] Ha Ha. I thought it was an echo off the Kaweka Ranges. #Post#: 28025-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: Steam Technology Date: August 5, 2020, 6:35 am --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=yozhek link=topic=2901.msg28020#msg28020 date=1596619110] Hi Dave, I didn't see the post was broken, the awful soldering caught my eye but i was more focussed on the awful Stuart Victoria engine sitting next to the dynamo. As usual Dennis is on the right track, depending how thick the plastic is right there. Maybe press the motor out of the Stuart housing and replace it with a DC motor of similar dimensions? Cheers Ade [/quote] Spot on Ade. All good ideas, I have pondered all of them as well as various glue methods. However this version of the dynamo is actually a commercial PM motor in a case. [attachimg=1] So I have more options, maybe a different motor which would also allow me to increase the power uotput #Post#: 28026-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: yozhek Date: August 5, 2020, 6:50 am --------------------------------------------------------- Hey, good work Dave, didn't take you long to get that apart, now you can get to the tabs and remove the end cap to see what you are dealing with ;D Would be good to find a better motor to give higher output, no idea how old that thing is but technology is always improving, stronger magnets etc. Best wishes Ade #Post#: 28037-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: Steam Technology Date: August 5, 2020, 4:33 pm --------------------------------------------------------- I have a motor which would suit perfectly but I will need to bore the case out 2 or 3 mm to fit it. I am still deciding which way to go. #Post#: 28056-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: Steam Technology Date: August 6, 2020, 4:40 am --------------------------------------------------------- Have repaired the post, I can remove it if I find a better piece of nylon et al. [attachimg=1] [attachimg=2] I also knocked up a housing etc for another PM Motor [attachimg=3] The two actual motors are very similar in dimensions but poles apart in performance. The Stuart is listed as 4v 1A at 8000rpm The other I have tested 12v 1.5A at 3000rpm and will light a 20 watt 12v globe. I have a few of the second PM motors and I hqve used them in variuos guises. #Post#: 28081-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: yozhek Date: August 7, 2020, 4:22 am --------------------------------------------------------- Spot on Dave! glad you got it fixed, although it sounds like the other motor would do a better job... Best wishes Ade #Post#: 28093-------------------------------------------------- Re: Stuart Dynamo By: Steam Technology Date: August 7, 2020, 5:43 pm --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=yozhek link=topic=2901.msg28081#msg28081 date=1596792120] Spot on Dave! glad you got it fixed, although it sounds like the other motor would do a better job... Best wishes Ade [/quote] Thanks Ade, it works well on load now. ***************************************************** (DIR) Next Page