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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    Yes, I've experienced what you are hearing. Be sure to check out all sources of the case and doors rattling too. The bearing is actually common and available. Any well stocked bearing supplier should have them.
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    When I purchased mine, I searched ebay and they happenned to be a couple of hour's driving distance away so I drove and picked them up. An ad on this board might net you a serviceable one from someone parting out a set if you are in need of one.
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    Picked up my new stators yesterday.......thats right NEW IN THE CRATES. Metered the winding pairs out end to end all @ (.4 ohms) and winding to ground/case. All windings in spec and no shorts to case. Now hoping for some dry weather to install. Will post pics of progress on disassembly and...
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    Ok. I will determine whether mine needs a light coat of spray clear enamel after cleaning. Thanks for all your advice.
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    Excellent pictures!! That is exactly what I was looking for. Thank You!! My set has very similar dirt deposits inside, its due for a good but gentle cleaning. Did you coat the rotor and stators after cleaning the crud off?
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    Ok, then it goes in dry. Thanks for the advice. I will keep the board updated as to my progress on this set and share any anomalies that I find along the way and try to take and post photos of things to aid others in the future. So far its been an educational and worthwhile adventure.....even...
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    Ok, will do. Would you recommend loctite on the outer race or leave both dry?
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    Update: I did a little shopping around here locally and found a place that stocks the bearing. It cross references to a KML BEARING, #6305-2RS DIMENSIONS: 25mm ID 62mm OD 17mm tall/thickness The suffix denotes seal type (2RS) is 2 rubber seals. They are available with metal seals also but...
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    Thanks Light, much appreciated!!
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    Has anyone sourced the MEP803a generator end bearing?

    For the guys here who have rebuilt or changed out generator heads, have any of you successfully found a source for the end bearing on the 803a? I might be tearing this generator head down in the future, I will be in need of a replacement. Has anyone here cross referenced the part # 510-0112...
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