Special Tools - Generator - Westerbeke 8.0KW-60Hz Service Manual

SPECIAL TOOLS· GENERATOR
FIELD FABRICATED TOOLS
These drawings provide a means by which simple tools can
be made to assist in the removal of the generator end from
the engine and in the replacement of the generator end on the
engine. A local machine shop should be able to fabricate these
tools at a modest price. but first check with your local WEST-
ERBEKE dealer to see if these tools are on hand for loan.
Housing Puller Tool
This tool allows the bearing in the generator housing to be
gently pushed straight off the housing without any twisting.
If
a nut of the same specifications as that of the tapped hole
in the pilot tool were to be welded on the end of the eye bolt,
tills tool would be able to pull the bearing back into place
without any twisting. Please refer to these drawings before
the generator end is removed.
112-13 UNC Store-bought
eye bolt
with
tapered lip.
HOUSING PULLER TOOL
(FIBJI FABRICATED)
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one side of this center hole.
1/2" (12.7 mm)
Dia.
Drill Typ. 4 holes
Material: Cold-rolled Steel
Lifting Eye Tool
This tool allows a mechanic to safely remove the generator
end from the engine by attaching this Generator End Lifting
Eye to the four screw holes located under the control panel.
To use this Lifting Eye, remove the generator's control panel
and screw the Lifting Eye to the generator end.
Disk Alignment Tool
1-1/4"
(31.75 mm)
5i1!"
(15.9 mm)
4 HOLES
1/4"
(6mm)
Center lifting eye on
baseplate and weld securely_
This tool allows a mechanic to safely remove and install the
generator drive disks by aligning the disks with the Drive
Plate Guide Pin. The Pin screws into the flywheel and acts as
a guide. Also .the pin helps to support some of the rotor and .
the drive plate'S weight while removing or replacing these
parts.
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Material: One M8 bolt with the hex head machined off and a
screwdriver slot cut in the machined end.
Pilot Tool
The tool below helps keep the rotor from damaging the
windings in the generator housing to be removed straight off
the engine or to be placed straight on the engine. Refer to the
removal and replacement diagram at the bottom of the page.
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ROUND TIP
15.5 mm Drill
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PROPER USE OF HOUSING PULLER
1-1/4"
(31.75 mm) Deep
M18
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1.5 Pilch
Tap 1" (25.4 mm) Deep
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Material: Aluminum