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I use a "Speed Blaster" brand spot blaster for doing some soda blasting of small parts. Check my Soda Blast kit pics and what I use...
Jan 10, 2026
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Which blasting gun do you have? (I assume you're satisfied with it). FRom my search, it looks like there are plenty of junk ones out...
Jan 10, 2026
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You have two terminals but you have also the three places where the stator was attached. So you would have access to all diodes...
Jan 10, 2026
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One copper washer on one of the studs came off and will be reattached. There were only 2 of these. Re: testing diodes. I only have...
Jan 10, 2026
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There are 6 diodes for the stator (see picture in post #27). Each of them has to be tested in forward and reverse, so that is 12...
Jan 10, 2026
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Got the diode plate off. Sandblasted it, removing some of what looks like coating over some of the copper. Not sure if that's a problem...
Jan 9, 2026
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That looks like it. Good to know. It'll be a few days before I can get back to this. Thanks all. I'll update before long.
Jan 2, 2026
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Since you have both a soldering iron and gun, you probably know about and also have what's called a "solder sucker". If not; It can be...
Jan 1, 2026
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Sure, I'll keep this thread updated until it's resolved one way or the other. I do have a soldering iron with a wide tip that should...
Jan 1, 2026
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Thanks for all the assistance. I'm planning on putting it back together and testing again rather than tearing it down any further...
Jan 1, 2026
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Yes, I do have the shop manual, and it does have a good diagnostic section that I'm working through. It shows the stator and diode...
Jan 1, 2026
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When I did the continuity check I posted on above, I measured across each pair (10, 2 & 6 o'clock). All had continuity. I then...
Dec 31, 2025
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Got the rotor out. Bearing stayed in the housing, but it appears to be in good shape. Brushes move freely & look good as do the...
Dec 31, 2025
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Thanks all for the inputs, and specifically the recommendations for alternative suppliers. I didn't know about either of those two...
Dec 30, 2025
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So a quick search shows pretty much nothing for places to buy the parts. So in all likelihood if/when the day comes I need it, I'll...
Dec 30, 2025
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