1950 hobart bros 5kw genset, brush removal repair

[maplehillfrm]

I have a 1950 hobart bros genset, 5kw, jb5ac- it needs brushes in the genenator repaired or replaced,it has what appears to have 4 sets of 2 brushes side by side, held in with spring clips, I was able to get a few brushes loose and out, but the remaining are stubborn and wont budge, it appears I have to take the back part of the genny end off, do I have to just take the 4 bolts out that hold it into where the armiture sits?,, it looks like those bolts will allow me to take off the assy with the brushes,condensors etc , with the bearing in front, is there more involved than that, would I need to get the brushes out prior to removing that assy? thanks for any help

 

[maplehillfrm]

well I went ahead and got the assy off, used a large gear puller, now I am in need of brushes for the unit it says hobart bros 472G clear on one and 472? on the other, any help would be appreciated

 

[kloppk]

I did a bit of googling. Found this thread, someone also looking for Hobart 472G brush's.
https://weldtalk.hobartwelders.com/...r-welders/34809-what-model-is-this-old-hobart
In the thread it looks like PN WE17EA from http://www.carbonbrush.com/hobartbrush.htm was a fit.

HTH

 

[maplehillfrm]

I did a bit of googling. Found this thread, someone also looking for Hobart 472G brush's.
https://weldtalk.hobartwelders.com/...r-welders/34809-what-model-is-this-old-hobart
In the thread it looks like PN WE17EA from http://www.carbonbrush.com/hobartbrush.htm was a fit.

HTH

hey thanks, I just looked at that sight, and thought it looked right, I appreciate it, better knowing this.. The number 4 looks like it may be the other set,, thanks again, God bless