Ford 3000 Generator Brush Source

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MBDiagMan

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I need brushes for the generator in my sweet old 3000 diesel. I have googled and searched, but can't find brushes. I can find generators all day long, but all I need is a set of brushes.

Anybody know of a source?

Thanks for any help you can offer.
 
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How about taking the remains of the old brushes into an electric motor shop and seeing if they can help you, they usually have boxes of asst. brushes.
 
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Thanks for the suggestion Barbq! There is an auto electric shop in town that does about everything. I have thought about seeing if they can help. I live 20 miles from town and they're closed on Saturdays when I do my rat killin' errands. I was hoping I might just find some on the internet and let the Brown Truck leave them at the house.
 
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Have you tried NAPA auto parts?

Some of the NAPA stores have that sort of stuff, but you have to find a counterman that's over 19 years old.

Joe H
 
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I really doubt you can get brushes that fit without actually comparing either the old brushes or the brushholders. Too many possible choices. Good luck.
 
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I need brushes for the generator in my sweet old 3000 diesel. I have googled and searched, but can't find brushes. I can find generators all day long, but all I need is a set of brushes.

Anybody know of a source?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

How about a New Holland dealer? Part number 309791F two required.
 
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now that's service! part number and all....

soundguy
 
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Rick,

Your information saved the day. I finally got by the New Holland place yesterday and the guy was on the phone with another phone ringing. He said he was the only one there right then. I gave him the number, he went to the drawer and was impressed that it was the right part. I had an old one with me so we confirmed. Had you not given me the number I might still be standing at that counter.

I got home and got the generator back together. Not only were the brushes worn, but one of them had a broken lead. I got it back on the tractor and cranked it up. The generator is now gennin' but still no voltage to the battery. I will replace the voltage regulator.

I am now one step closer. Thanks a BUNCH for the detailed help.


I got a new seat on it yesterday too. I hope to get a few pictures up soon.
 
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if nothing at the bat, jump the arm to the bat connection on the vreg.. if that makes the bat charge then you indeed need a new reg.

them lucas vregs are pretty pathetic..

soundguy
 

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