[ARC5] BC-348 DYNAMOTOR

[J Forster]

Mike,

Apparently the caps are stuck.

You make a good point though. The brushes could well be stuck w/in the
holders and pushing them a bit w/ an orange stick or equal may free them.

Best,
-John


Mike Hanz wrote:

> They are most likely simply stuck because of corrosion between the
> carbon brush and brass sleeve, John.  It's a common condition.  If you
> can reach the brushes where they contact the armature, just push them
> gently in in both the x and y axis with a wood dowel or other soft
> material while pulling gently on the wire out of the back of the brush.
> They usually pop loose with some gentle nudging.  Just try not to gouge
> the soft copper of the commutator in your efforts.
>
> 73,
> Mike de KC4TOS
>
> WB9NWN wrote:
>
> >I AM TRYING TO CHANGE THE BRUSHES IN MY DM-28
> >DYNAMOTOR. I CANNOT REMOVE THE OLD BRUSHES! ANY HELP
> >FROM ANYONE?