C1 Generator Tag Rivet Removel

[Mike Harpster]

The generator on my '62 has no tag and the rivets are broken off in the generator (broken off flush with the outer surface). I just had the generator rebuilt and the shop unsuccessfully tried to remove the remaining parts of the rivets with a punch and a hammer. From reading the archives I learned that these are blind holes.

Any tips on how to remove the ends of the rivets now that they have been pounded into the hole?

Thanks,
Mike
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[Wayne P.]

Small drill bit ! *NM*

[Christopher R.]

Re: C1 Generator Tag Rivet Removel

That's what happened to mine too. I just drilled them out. The rivet is softer than the case. So using a small drill bit in there pretty much cleaned out the old hole.

Do be careful. Use a drill stop on the bit. You'll ruin the generator if the drill goes through the case. I didn't trust the new rivets to hold my expensive tag on. I secured the tag to the case with epoxy. The new rivets are now the "suspenders" in this belt and suspender attachment.

Remember that the tag goes on "upside down."

[Mike Harpster]

Thanks... *NM*

[Dave Suesz]

Prior to rebuild, I

Used a very sharp wood chisel pushed under the tag an gently pried up to remove. Flawless results, I was even able to re-use the original rivets.