Westerbeke 6.5KW - Disassembly for Overhaul

DISASSEMBLY FOR OVERHAUL
Removal
1. Remove all AC and DC power connections from the unit.
2. Shut off and disconnect fuel, raw water and exhaust connections.
3. Unbolt unit and remove to the overhaul shop.
4. Drain all lubricating oil and coolant from the engine and
exchanger system.
Generator Removal from Engine
1. Disconnect engine wiring harness
leads from engine connections,
tag and mark harness connec-
tions. Unbolt control panel
from generator control panel as
one assembly.
2. Support the rear of the engine
and unbolt the generator end
bell cover exposing the cooling
fan and brush rig assembly.
3. Remove the generator fan.
4. Remove each br ush from its
holder individually and resecure
the electrical connections to
the respective brush holder as
each brush is removed. This is
to help insure keeping the con-
nections on the correct holder.
Examine each brush and, if worn
to 1/2 inch in length, replace.
5. Remove the exhaust screen from
the bellhousing and remove the
4 bolts and lockwashers holding
the outer generator housing to
the engine bellhousing.
6. with the aid of a puller attached to the end bearing support web
and armature shaft, carefully draw the generator outer housing off
the rear support bearing. In some cases the rear support bearing
may be pulled off the armature shaft along with the generator
housing.
7. When clear of the bearing and/or shaft, manually slide the genera-
tor ,housing carefully off the armature.
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