Does anyone rebuild Mosley Generators?

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Does anyone rebuild Mosley Generators?

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I have a 1.5" scale Mosley generator in which the dynamo part appears to be frozen. Is there anyone out there rebuilding these?
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Re: Does anyone rebuild Mosley Generators?

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I replaced the bearings in mine years ago...been working fine ever since.....what is wrong with yours ?
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The generator shaft (on the right had side of the photo) is frozen and will not rotate. It also appears as if the generator may be rusted into the housing. I would appreciate a source for new bearings.
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My first stop for stuff like this is McMaster-Carr. They have some stainless bearings that might be good for this, and some that are more corrosion resistant than standard. You might take a look.
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For those with more experience than me out there, is that a Mosley generator or one from LS or a homebuilt using the dummy castings that have been available? That looks like a electric motor in the housing. My understanding is that Mr Mosley used 3 phase rotor / stater.
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This one is a Mosley as it's got an MO-6 plate on the top of it.
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Not exactly sure what Moseley used if they were stainless and whether they had shields or seals ?
The bearing size is a R 2 and a R3- and the R3 is a flanged bearing
I believe (?) the Barden numbers are SR2ss and SFR156ss for shields , and maybe ff for seals
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Thanks;
I may try to overhaul it this winter if I have time...
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A very good source of small bearings. Have used them for R/C glow engines.

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Thanks for the bearing link!

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