Way yonder off topic question
 

Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

In , Steveo
wrote:

Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Use a rubber pencil eraser.







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Steveo wrote:
Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a cleaning
solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can be cleaned
with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will embed in the
commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.

jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a cleaning
solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can be cleaned
with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will embed in the
commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.

Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe contact
cleaner?

Frank Gilliland wrote:
In , Steveo
wrote:

Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Use a rubber pencil eraser.

Really? That makes sense, as long as there's no grit residue after
cleaning it with air. What say about a plastic safe contact cleaner?

Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a cleaning
solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can be cleaned
with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will embed in the
commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe contact
cleaner?
if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it needs
cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?

jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can
be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will embed
in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?
if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?

I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


Steveo wrote:


Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can
be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will embed
in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?


I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.
yeah those armature contacts can be very sensitive. can send a paper
copy of the manual if wanted. covers a lot.
50+ mph winds expected for tomm on the island. going to get what you are
getting...
alrighty back on topic, use a 575m6 mic on the 2510 as the stock one is
just fair sounding.

jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


Steveo wrote:


Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides
air while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can
be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will
embed in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?


I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.
yeah those armature contacts can be very sensitive. can send a paper
copy of the manual if wanted. covers a lot.
50+ mph winds expected for tomm on the island. going to get what you are
getting...
alrighty back on topic, use a 575m6 mic on the 2510 as the stock one is
just fair sounding.

Cool. I spent a couple thousand bucks today on getting my 4 snow
sharks ready for duty, and I really didn't buy anything to enjoy. ;)

Not done yet either..
(mailed today)

Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


Steveo wrote:


Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine
group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart.
(starter repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides
air while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning,
can be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it
will embed in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?


I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.
yeah those armature contacts can be very sensitive. can send a paper
copy of the manual if wanted. covers a lot.
50+ mph winds expected for tomm on the island. going to get what you
are getting...
alrighty back on topic, use a 575m6 mic on the 2510 as the stock one is
just fair sounding.

Should I hook it up to Jay in the Mojave's super antenna, or Dave and Deb's
108" first? I have both. (nostalgic ng value ya know)

Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


Steveo wrote:


jim wrote:



Steveo wrote:



Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides
air while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can
be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will
embed in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?


I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.

yeah those armature contacts can be very sensitive. can send a paper
copy of the manual if wanted. covers a lot.
50+ mph winds expected for tomm on the island. going to get what you are
getting...
alrighty back on topic, use a 575m6 mic on the 2510 as the stock one is
just fair sounding.


Cool. I spent a couple thousand bucks today on getting my 4 snow
sharks ready for duty, and I really didn't buy anything to enjoy. ;)

Not done yet either..
(mailed today)

kickin'... will send the manual also.
spend to make... later

jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


Steveo wrote:


jim wrote:



Steveo wrote:



Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine
group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart.
(starter repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides
air while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning,
can be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it
will embed in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?


I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.

yeah those armature contacts can be very sensitive. can send a paper
copy of the manual if wanted. covers a lot.
50+ mph winds expected for tomm on the island. going to get what you
are getting...
alrighty back on topic, use a 575m6 mic on the 2510 as the stock one is
just fair sounding.


Cool. I spent a couple thousand bucks today on getting my 4 snow
sharks ready for duty, and I really didn't buy anything to enjoy. ;)

Not done yet either..
(mailed today)

kickin'... will send the manual also.
spend to make... later

Thanks, Jim..and thanks for the Briggs advice too. You reminded me
that I have one of those big honkin' briggs manuals..I'll dig it
out tomorrow. ;)

Steveo wrote:
Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


Steveo wrote:


jim wrote:



Steveo wrote:



Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine
group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart.
(starter repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides
air while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning,
can be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it
will embed in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?


I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.

yeah those armature contacts can be very sensitive. can send a paper
copy of the manual if wanted. covers a lot.
50+ mph winds expected for tomm on the island. going to get what you
are getting...
alrighty back on topic, use a 575m6 mic on the 2510 as the stock one is
just fair sounding.

Should I hook it up to Jay in the Mojave's super antenna, or Dave and Deb's
108" first? I have both. (nostalgic ng value ya know)

try jays first. as a base, the mounting bracket isn't needed (or had).
nostalgic value eh?

jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
Should I hook it up to Jay in the Mojave's super antenna, or Dave and
Deb's 108" first? I have both. (nostalgic ng value ya know)

try jays first. as a base, the mounting bracket isn't needed (or had).
nostalgic value eh?

Well..it only seems fair.

"Steveo" wrote in message
...
Frank Gilliland wrote:
In , Steveo
wrote:

Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Use a rubber pencil eraser.

Really? That makes sense, as long as there's no grit residue after
cleaning it with air. What say about a plastic safe contact cleaner?

I'll agree with Frank. That's what I use
to clean rechargeable batt. contacts.

Landshark


--
There are no stupid questions, just stupid
people.

Mr. Garrison

"jim" wrote in message ...


Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


Steveo wrote:


Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can
be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will embed
in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?


I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.
yeah those armature contacts can be very sensitive. can send a paper
copy of the manual if wanted. covers a lot.
50+ mph winds expected for tomm on the island. going to get what you are
getting...
alrighty back on topic, use a 575m6 mic on the 2510 as the stock one is
just fair sounding.


I'll agree on that, it's what I use
on all my radio's.

Landshark


--
"SOME GET STRONG, SOME GET STRANGE,
SOONER OR LATER IT ALL GETS REAL,
WALK ON, WALK ON.
Neil Young

Landshark wrote:
"jim" wrote in message ...


Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


Steveo wrote:


jim wrote:



Steveo wrote:



Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Steve,
According to my B&S repair manual do not soak the armature in a
cleaning solution. The armature commutator, if it needs cleaning, can
be cleaned with 000 sand paper. Don't use emery cloth as it will embed
in the commutator and cause rapid wear. HTH, Jim.


Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work but the manual
specifically mentioned no solutions were to be used. are you sure it
needs cleaning? is anything pitted or burnt/glazed?


I just pulled it this evening after work, so I've not even blown
it off with air and looked close at it yet. I was going to do that,
but my wife came back to the barn and told me we had nasty weather
on the way. (strange weather day here)

It may not need anything more than a soft air cleaning, but I figured
it wouldn't hurt to ask.

yeah those armature contacts can be very sensitive. can send a paper
copy of the manual if wanted. covers a lot.
50+ mph winds expected for tomm on the island. going to get what you are
getting...
alrighty back on topic, use a 575m6 mic on the 2510 as the stock one is
just fair sounding.



I'll agree on that, it's what I use
on all my radio's.

Landshark


they are good mic's as long as the newer versions with a half assed pcb
is used instead of the older versions.

In , Steveo
wrote:

Frank Gilliland wrote:
In , Steveo
wrote:

Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides air
while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Use a rubber pencil eraser.

Really? That makes sense, as long as there's no grit residue after
cleaning it with air. What say about a plastic safe contact cleaner?

Don't bother. Just rub it clean with the eraser and it will be fine. Rubber is
an abrasive that's softer than the metal, but sandpaper and steel wool will
leave grooves in the surface that can cause problems such as the brushes wearing
out faster, overheating of the contacts, arcing, and even increased RFI. If you
-do- use sandpaper use a very fine grade, follow it up right away with a shot of
silicone spray lube, wipe it dry with a soft rag leaving a very thin film, then
spin that puppy a few times before applying juice.







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Frank Gilliland wrote:
In , Steveo
wrote:

Frank Gilliland wrote:
In , Steveo
wrote:

Sorry for the OT question, but I couldn't find a small engine group.

I just pulled the flywheel on my Briggs 18hp v-twin Z-cart. (starter
repair)

Should I clean the armature/magneto contacts with anything besides
air while I have it off, or leave it alone?

Thanks.

Use a rubber pencil eraser.

Really? That makes sense, as long as there's no grit residue after
cleaning it with air. What say about a plastic safe contact cleaner?

Don't bother. Just rub it clean with the eraser and it will be fine.
Rubber is an abrasive that's softer than the metal, but sandpaper and
steel wool will leave grooves in the surface that can cause problems such
as the brushes wearing out faster, overheating of the contacts, arcing,
and even increased RFI. If you -do- use sandpaper use a very fine grade,
follow it up right away with a shot of silicone spray lube, wipe it dry
with a soft rag leaving a very thin film, then spin that puppy a few
times before applying juice.

Gotcha, thanks.

jim wrote in message
...

Steveo wrote:

Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe contact
cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work


Which would you recommend... Heineken, or Budweiser?


Regards,

Peter.

"Brainbuster" wrote:
jim wrote in message
...

Steveo wrote:

Thanks Jim, what do you think about a non-residual, plastic safe
contact cleaner?

if you were going that route then alcohol could work

Which would you recommend... Heineken, or Budweiser?

Regards,

Peter.

Captain Morgan!