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ACE Electric—Delco CS
Includes Six Videos

28 minutes total
Included in this series:
  • Chapter 1:Overview
  • Chapter 2:On-Car Testing
  • Chapter 3:Disassembly
  • Chapter 4:Assembly
  • Chapter 5:Bench Testing
  • Chapter 6:CS144
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Advanced Soldering Techniques Series
Includes Eighteen Videos

112 minutes total
Included in this series:
  • Chapter 1:Types of Solder
  • Chapter 2a:Cleaning Before Soldering
  • Chapter 2b:Cleaning Before Soldering cont.
  • Chapter 3:Fluxing
  • Chapter 4:Tinning
  • Chapter 5:Shop Air Quality
  • Chapter 6a:Desoldering
  • Chapter 6b:Desoldering cont.
  • Chapter 7a:Resoldering
  • Chapter 7b:Resoldering cont.
  • Chapter 8a:Soldering
  • Chapter 8b:Soldering cont.
  • Chapter 9:A Third Hand
  • Chapter 10a:Silver Soldering
  • Chapter 10b:Silver Soldering cont.
  • Chapter 11:Solder Pots
  • Chapter 12a:Spot Welding
  • Chapter 12b:Spot Welding cont.
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Armature Re-Shafting:
Changing The Shaft in a 10MT Armature

6 minutes
This video shows the tooling and techniques used to change a 10MT armature shaft.
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Armature Re-Shafting:
Changing The Shaft in a 42MT Armature

12 minutes
This video shows the tooling and techniques use to change a 42MT armature shaft.
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Armature Re-Soldering:
Hairpin to Commutator Repair Using Resistance Soldering

6 minutes
This video shows the tooling and techniques used to repair a commutator that has an open connection.
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Armature Straightening:
Measuring Runout And Using The Straightening Tool

4 minutes
Included in this video:
  • Discussion of the causes of bent armature shafts
  • Overview of the measuring tool
  • Using a dial indicator to measure runout
  • Overview of the straightening tool
  • Using the straightening tool
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Battery Maintenance
Includes Three Videos

13 minutes total
Included in this series:
  • Chapter 1:Battery Chemistry
  • Chapter 2:Battery Testing
  • Chapter 3:Battery Testing (cont.)
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Bosch Internal-Fan Alternators
Slip Ring Replacement

4 minutes
Included in this video:
  • Removing rear bearing
  • Removing coil leads from old slip rings
  • Removing and installing slip rings
  • Properly aligning slip rings to coil leads
  • Soldering coil leads
  • Cutting and polishing slip rings on lathe
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Bosch T1 Alternator
Teardown Tips

8 minutes
Included in this video:
  • Removing pulley
  • Removing case screws
  • Removing bearing retainer screws
  • Removing DE bearing and retainer
  • Removing SRE bearing
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Bosch/Valeo Alternators with "Com" Terminals
Basic Alternator Testing

4 minutes
Included in this video:
  • "Com" terminal overview
  • Limp-in mode
  • Energizing the regulator
  • Residual field-draw test
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Delco Remy 9000888 Marine Starter
Changing The Stationary Gear

9 minutes
Included in this video:
  • Unit Disassembly
  • Removing drive/stationary gear assembly
  • Removing starter drive from shaft
  • Rebuilding the starter drive
  • Re-assembling the stationary gear and starter drive
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Delco Remy SRE Bearing Removal Tool
24SI, DR44G, CS130D

2 minutes
This video demonstrates how to use a special tool to remove the SRE bearing from Delco-Remy 24SI, DR44G, CS130D alternators
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Denso Slip Ring Repair
Installing Repair Collars

7 minutes
Included in this video:

This video shows how to repair worn Denso internal-fan alternator slip rings using solder-on repair collars.

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Ford Spring-Type Barrel Drive:
Rebuilding and Retracting

5 minutes
Included in this video:

This two-part video is about Ford Spring-Type Barrel Drives. Part One shows how to replace the barrel and pinion. Part Two shows how to test the finished drive and how to retract it.

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Pinion Removal Tool:
A Homemade Tool for Removing
Starter Pinions

3 minutes
Included in this video:

This video shows how to make a tool from a simple woodworking clamp that will aid in removing the pinion gear from Denso and similar-type starters.

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Installing & Removing Isolated Decoupler Pulleys
From Chrysler Mini-Van Alternators

4 minutes
Included in this video:

Allen Steadman shows the recommended techniques to remove and install Litens IDP pulleys. The special tools required, as well as the proper torque specifications, are shown.

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The Advantages of Knurling

2 minutes
Included in this video:

Richard Vensel (Vensel Enterprises) describes the knurling process and shows how to use a hand-held knurling tool.

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Lewis Tool and Die Inc.
MAC301 Three-Jaw Starter Drive Machine

2 minutes
Included in this video:

This unnarrated promotional video shows the MAC301 Starter Drive Machine in action. Watch as the operator quickly removes a drive cap and then crimps on a new cap.

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Series SM-612 and Series SM-710

11 minutes
Included in this video:

This video shows how to disassemble a starter from the SM-612 or SM-710 series without damaging the components.

Topics include:
  • Removing the movable contact retainer
  • Removing the solenoid coil
  • Removing the starter drive
  • The suppression diode
  • Removing the "S" terminal
  • Starter drive disassembly
  • Brush plate repair
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Rectifier Testing

6 minutes
Included in this video:

This video shows how to test the rectifiers from Niehoff "A1-" Series Alternators.

Topics include:
  • Overview of alternator
  • Location of rectifier test points
  • Creating a test-device alternator
  • Connecting Niehoff rectifier to test-device alternator
  • Load testing the rectifiers and connections
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Removing Broken Screws
From Aluminum Housings - The Easy Way

4 minutes
Included in this video:

This video shows a quick and easy way to remove broken screws from aluminum housings without drilling. While this clip specifically deals with 22SI alternator housings, the technique shown will work on most aluminum housings.

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Valeo TG Series Statcool Alternators
Changing The Stator

6 minutes
This video covers the Valeo Statcool stator system and shows how to remove and replace the stator.
Included in this video:
  • Attributes of the Statcool system
  • Properties of the silicone elastomer rubber used to anchor the stator
  • Special tools needed to inject the rubber into the DEH
  • Removing the stator
  • Installing and aligning the replacement stator
  • Injecting the rubber
*While all information shared in these videos is believed to be accurate and reliable, the user accepts all risks of its use. The ERA cannot be held responsible for individuals causing injury or death to themselves or others by following information provided in these videos. Safety precautions must always be taken when using any equipment or tools when performing any procedures depicted in these videos.
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