How to remove wire on inside of generator positive stud

[Brandon T.]

I'm rebuilding my 58 generator and want to replace the studs where the wires connects. The negative stud has a screw that connects to the brush. Looks like the positive is soldered but was unable to get it loose with a soldering iron. Is the wire crimped or is it soldered?

[Richard M.]

Re: How to remove wire on inside of generator positive stud

Brandon,

What wattage rating is the iron? You need a high power iron, or a large soldering gun. It takes a lot of heat to get that stud hot enough to flow solder. You could use a small fine tip torch to preheat the stud then switch to the gun for the wire connection.

I did this stud for a generator with a Weller gun....
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I think these stud wires were originally arc welded as it was a quicker way to do the job, as opposed to waiting for the mass to heat with conventional soldering.

Rich

[Brandon T.]

Re: How to remove wire on inside of generator positive stud

Thanks Rich, I have a weller gun that is a higher wattage. I will try using it when I get home tonight.

[Brandon T.]

Re: How to remove wire on inside of generator positive stud

Rich, I got my wire off and got it soldered back. The higher wattage iron did the trick. Thanks for the help.