Assemble Armature; Assemble Housing - Vanguard OHV V-Twin User Manual

Brush retainers can be made from Part #26634
control wire or similar material. The retainer is U
shaped, with two legs 1/2" (13 mm) high (2), 3/4"
(19 mm) long (3), Fig. 22, inset.
1. Install brush spring and brush into holder.
2. Compress brush and spring. Install retainer.
3. Repeat for remaining brushes.
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Fig. 22
Axial Compression Brush Spring
Use a brush retainer to hold brushes in place while
assembling the armature to the end cap.
Dimensions for the brush retainer in Fig. 23 are:
(1) – 7/8" (22 mm)
(2) – 2" (51 mm)
(3) – 1" (25 mm)
(4) – 1" (25 mm)
(5) – 1/4" (6 mm) radius
(6) – 2-1/2" (64 mm)
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Fig. 23
1. Install positive (7) and negative (8) brushes with
beveled edge UP in position shown, Fig. 24.
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Fig. 24
2. Compress brushes and springs. Assemble
brush retainer to end cap, Fig. 25.
Fig. 25

Assemble Armature

When all parts have been inspected, lightly lubricate
bearings(1) in both end caps with #20 oil, Fig. 26.
1. Install spacer (2) to armature shaft (if equipped).
2. Assemble armature to brush end cap.
3. Remove brush retainer(s).
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Fig. 26

Assemble Housing

The starter housing (1) has a large notch (3) which
indexes over the insulated terminal, Fig. 27.
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