Removing Exterior Assemblies; Distributor - Westerbeke 8.0KW-60Hz Service Manual

ENGINE/GENERATOR DISASSEMBLY
REMOVING EXTERIOR ASSEMBLIES
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Before mounting the engine on an engine stand, unbolt and
remove the generator backend, Make sure the back end is
properly supported, Refer to the generator section of this
manual for additional information and an exploded view of
the generator components. Also remove the engine flywheel
before mounting the engine.
NOTE: WHEN REMOVING THE
GENERATOR BACKENO, MAKE
CERTAIN ITiS PROPERLY
SUPPORTED UNDERNEATH
BELL HOUSING/FLYWHEEL
ASSEMBLY
GASOENSER
CONTROL PANEL
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GENERATOR
BACKEND
Mounting the engine on a suitable engine stand and begin
removing the exterior engine components.
Note the following when disassemble these components.
• Drain any engine oil or coolant left in the engine.
• Clean the exterior of the engine of any deposits of dirt
and oil.
• Be careful not to damage the disassembled parts.
• Arrange parts in the order of disassembly. Mark or label
parts as needed to insure proper mating and reassembly.
Keep the parts clean.
DISTRIBUTOR
IGNITION WIRES
AND SPARK PLUGS
When rebuilding the engine, the alternator should be cleaned
and inspected. The housing can be wiped off with a solvent
and the alternator tenninal studs should be cleaned with a
wire brush. Make certain the studs are tight and clean the
wiring connections that connect to the wiring harness.
Thrn the rotor pulley by hand. It should tum smoothly.
Depending on when the alternator was last serviced, the
brushes may need replacing. If the alternator is at all suspect,
send it to a service shop for testing and overhaul.
For additional information on alternators, refer to the
ALTERNATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
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SERVICE
in this manual.
ALTERNATOR
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