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stark
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PostPosted: November 16, 2009, 9:57 am    Post subject: brushes in the alt...
anyone know where i can get a set? my 78 xs 650 the brushes are worn out . have torn apart several starters and alternators trying to find something close i need some asap its my primary mode of transportation...
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PostPosted: November 16, 2009, 10:21 am    Post subject: Re: brushes in the alt...
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PostPosted: November 18, 2009, 4:14 am    Post subject: Re: brushes in the alt...
Sears Hardware sells brushes, Take one old one, match up as close as you can. About $5 a piece.
If they are a bit to large to slide into the holder, sand them down a bit till they fit.
Unsolder the old ones from the metal mounting strip, solder the new ones to the metal strip. install, be happy.
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