Need Auto-lite generator info....

[MEANJDK]

I have a 6 volt Auto-lite generator with a cut-out/relay on it. The bearings are getting noisy/rough. I would like to get a rebuild kit. Tag on generator - GBM 4804B 5 8C.
It has one wire coming out, and one threaded post.

Who or where can I get one from? I"ve searched around on here, no luck. Ebay, nada. Google, nada. I found a rebuilt one at NAPA for $196. I believe there is a less expensive solution to what I need. Can someone help me out. Thanks, Jim.

 

[Mike M]

What's that on ? I thought JD only used delco ? May be easier to find a delco ?

 

[Anonymous-0]

I just replaced the bearings on exactly what you describe though it was from a Case SC a couple months ago. The bearing I had going bad was the ball bearing race in the pulley end. All I did was remove the old bearing and from the parts that were left over (was a rude removal operation) I measured the ID. the OD and the thickness then went to Applied Industrial Technologies (the old Bearings Inc group) and they had one (sealed) that would fit in stock.

 

[Bob]

You don't need a kit, just a common ball bearing, possibly a bushing, and a brush set.

I can PROBABLY find the numbers Standard Ignition
numbers for you, if you can wait a day or two.

Or give this outfit a call:

Weitzel's D.C. Electric
Norwalk, Ohio
419-668-2844
Toll Free 1-866-840-2844

Open 8:00-5:00 Monday- Friday.
Saturday 8:00 to Noon
Closed Sundays

 

[Bob]

GBM 4804B apparently was originally used on Massey Ponies and VA Cases.

Generator Kit... Wilson # 36-06-9111

Brush Set... Standard Ignition # EX-39

Rear Bushing... Standard Ignition rear bushing # X-4278

Front Bearing... Generic "203" generator/alternator bearing

Lots of auto supply stores sell Standard Ignition, and could order the parts for you, or cross the Standard Ignition #'s over to the brand they handle.

Check out the Wilson site and contact them to find a reseller in your area, if you want to order a kit.

 

[MEANJDK]

Wow! Thanks for all the info! I'll give that a try.

 

[RPCW]

Bob - Where did you get the information on the Autolite generators? I could really use Autolite cross-references and application charts!!!