Misc: Charging Systems Wobbly dynamo end cap

[CoreyL]

Whilst doing some ignition misfire trouble-tracing on my B Meteor I noticed that the bakelite end cap on the dynamo was wobbly. See video. I couldn't see any obvious threaded fasteners holding it in place and I didn't want to start tugging/twisting things. Is this just a loose end cap or is there a bigger problem? If it's just a loose end cap, how does one tighten it? Since I have a modern BTH "magneto" on this bike, I didn't think the dynamo issue was related to the misfire.

 

[craig]

probably lost the central, end cap screw

 

[craig]

 

[Graham Smith]

It’s missing the 3/16” screw.

 

[CoreyL]

I got the cap off and the whole end of the dynamo is loose. Bigger problem now...

 

[craig]

 

[CoreyL]

I think one (or both) of the through bolt threads are buggered. One was stripped when I first got the bike three years ago. I sent the dynamo off and it was repaired but it looks like the repair didn't hold. Frustrating...

 

[Bill Thomas]

I was going to say, You will have to take it off, The long screws go in from the other end.

 

[craig]

 

[erik]

I would think About an Alton Generator. 12 Volt and 150 Watt .A satnav is no Problem and you have really bright light for safety reasons.I have one on my three Vincents.Erik