(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Generator Shaft Repair

I

Inno

Well-known Member
Any ideas on who/how to fix a worn rotor shaft from a Honda 5000w generator?
I just went through and freshened up the engine and fixed up some gremlins it had so it's running great now. The problem is the rotor shaft is worn down to where there is some space between it and the bearing it rides in. Would an electric motor shop be able to fix something like this? I am guessing it will take some machining to get things nice and straight so as not to have future issues.
 
IF you take the shaft and bearing to a bearing shop, there may be a Speedy Sleeve to install on the worn shaft inside the bearing, depending on how badly it is worn.
 
I thought about that but when I measured it, not only is it worn down, but it's also slightly tapered from the wear. I don't imagine a sleeve would work unless it was machined straight. The shaft is worn down as far as 0.035" under size at the worst spot.
 
A good machine shop can spray metal on the shaft to build it up and then machine it down again, we used to do it frequently in the paper mill. I expect it will be expensive to have done. I had a similar situation on my snow blower last year, but it was only a few thou. under, so I staked it and installed a new bearing over some JB Weld, seems to be OK. We used to use an industrial product called Belzona to do the same thing.
 
Have the shaft turned down to the next smaller ID and use a different bearing. They are metric, and standard. Jim
 
I would turn the shaft down and use a different bearing as has been already suggested. If no bearing is available then turn the shaft down, press a thin wall bushing on,
it can have several thousands interference fit as it will stretch, then turn it to be a press fit into the bearing. the bearing being a press fit will help with holding
the bushing on. You could also use loctite on the bushing when installing it but probably it isn't necessary.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Hemmjo
Powermate 7000 Watt Portable Generator Trouble
Replies
12
Views
864
miangus
M
F
8000 loose steering shaft
Replies
1
Views
140
Texasmark
T
J
Case 900 tractor hydraulics
Replies
1
Views
156
bradley martin
B
C
rear wheel falling off, repair ideas?
Replies
12
Views
576
Mule Meat
Mule Meat
D
Lube fitting in PTO shaft
Replies
12
Views
692
Fritz Maurer
F
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top