Show whole topic Nov 05, 2019 10:06 am
h14 Offline
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Registered since: Nov 30, 2008
Location: Chalandray, France


Subject: Re: Electrical
You should find a vintage dynamo pretty straightforward to work on, however if it isn't, you could try this firm; DBJ Auto Electrical, in Uxbridge (West London). They specialise in old car electrics and have been going since 1949. Have seen them recommended by many, and they're not expensive. This from the Riley RM (my other car) Forum:
"I recently had occasion to need a dynamo overhaul and took it to DBJ Auto Electrical in Uxbridge. On arrival Brian said they could do it and it would be ready in two days. In the event it was ready in just one day. On enquiring what they actually do to them, they strip it all and clean everything, check it electrically and renew anything that was found to be suspect - bearings, insulation, brushes, nuts, washers and Woodruff key and so-on. Mine needed a new armature as it had shed a copper segment. They have some new old stock C39 armatures in stock so I got one of those, new brushes and the field coils buzzed out to spec and re-wrapped. When those armatures are exhausted there is a contractor who reconditions armatures for them. All was cleaned and painted and squeaky clean and tested. The price? £55 plus VAT, total £66.

All this was such good service by people of a more elderly persuasion who evidently know their stuff of old, and I am happy to recommend them for a quick, effective and above all, inexpensive service."

Hope this helps
Laurence