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| Generator removal Grey 109 |
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Ryan McKeeman
New member
Username: mckeem1080
Post Number: 1
Registered: 06-2022
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 05:10 pm: | 
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Good afternoon fellas,
I just picked up a 1956 Lyman with a grey marine 109.
It is is running condition, however on our 15 min sea trial the generator and voltage regulator got so hot that it began smoking.
I do not know if this is a 6v or a 12v system, however it came with a 12v marine battery in it that was fairly new.
I would like to remove the generator and take it to a shop to have it rebuilt, I am just curious if it is a difficult job to remove, and if anyone had any tips.     |
Jim Staib
Senior Member
Username: drrot
Post Number: 290
Registered: 09-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - 11:01 am: |
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Try running it on a 6V battery first.
If that don't work dis connect the battery then the wire going to the cut out. Remove both bolts that secure it to the housing. Loosen the collar too. Remove the belt then the water pump drive.
I suspect it is 6V and they tossed a 12V battery in it. |
miro forest
Senior Member
Username: miro
Post Number: 1184
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2022 - 09:26 am: |
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It's very likely a 6 v system.
If you want to keep it "original", a 6 V generator can be modified to make an output to charge a 12 V battery ( 14.5 V).
The wrinkle is that it will only output about half of the current - but maybe that's Ok in you situation..
It's also OK to run a 6V starter on 12V - just be aware that you shouldn't keep cranking if the engine doesn't start easily.
I have a 1954 Duke Playmate that is all 6 V and I have a second 6 V battery that only connects to the starter, so I get good starting action.
The wrinkle here is that I need to charge that second battery once or twice a summer no big deal and I get to keep the boat "original"
miro |
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