| chrismac | -- 09-19-2010 @ 1:30 PM |
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I am restoring a 1940 Mercury flathead and am working on the generator now. The book says "All external parts, except for the two posts and the front end of the armature, are painted gloss black." Are the two "posts" referenced the long bolts that hold the generator together? Is the front end of the armature the end of the armature shaft where it protrudes through the pulley? The book also says "The nuts holding the armature and field wires to the generator are cad plated,". Where are these nuts? I sure appreciate anyone's help! Thanks, Chris
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| kubes40 | -- 09-19-2010 @ 2:49 PM |
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Hi Chris, Yes, the generator is all black. These units were painted once assembled. The single electrical post on the side and the one on the rear plate were 'masked' during the paint process. The end of the armature that can be seen at the center of the pulley was not masked. Thus, it too was painted at the same time the entire assembly was. The two long bolts that hold the unit together were in fact painted. The nuts were cadmium plated. The lock washers were steel - plain finish. Hope this helps... Mike Kubarth This message was edited by kubes40 on 9-19-10 @ 2:54 PM
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| supereal | -- 09-20-2010 @ 10:58 AM |
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The black paint used on most of the frame and underhood parts could best be described as "satin black", rather than gloss. Eastwood has this "chassis black" shade available. Apparently, the factory paint was subject to some differences as the mixture was constantly replenished as it was used on the lines.
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