Wednesday, April 6, 2011

MC45L Dynamo arrives

Just bought the proper dynamo for my S7 Deluxe.  The one that was on it was from a the earlier S7 model.  This one should have more current capability, since it has updated field coils, and four brushes instead of just two.  I knew it wouldn't include the bolts, so I probably will have to get those elsewhere... or use the ones that are on the bike.  It looks like its in fairly good shape for its age.



The commutator is a bit rough, but shows no signs of arcing.  It should be 100% functional.  The brush wires need routed, and the connector needs fastened down too, but it looks like its all there.  I may have to dress up the seal surface on the back of the rotor if I decide to use it. There's some pitting.  Its kinda a shame that the cover has been bead-blasted.  I would have preferred that it still had the original patina.  That's not to say that I couldn't GIVE it some patina.  Hmmm.

Hopefully, this all works and I can sell the older Lucas MC45O dynamo that's on the bike now to someone who needs it to make their original bike proper. (sold it!)