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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Misc Items => Topic started by: bryancobb on February 19, 2011, 09:40:36 AM

Title: A/C Compressor Brushes
Post by: bryancobb on February 19, 2011, 09:40:36 AM

I just finished taking a repro set of Tecumseh Compressor brushes and replacing the generic mounting bracket with an OEM FoMoCo one.  I cleaned and clear-coated the bracket.  Then I used tubular brass rivets just like original, and borrowed my airplane mechanic's brake rivet setter.  Here's the results.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad350/bryancobb/brushes.jpg)(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad350/bryancobb/riveter.jpg)

Title: Re: A/C Compressor Brushes
Post by: CharlesTurner on February 19, 2011, 11:20:37 AM

Cool, I've thought about doing this before.  Can you supply the source for the rivets?

Title: Re: A/C Compressor Brushes
Post by: bryancobb on February 19, 2011, 11:24:45 AM

Hanson Rivets

www.hansonrivet.com

Part Number  MS20450-C8-B17   Min. Qty. 200  $20.88 + shipping
If you need the setter, get it from any aviation tool company.

Title: Re: A/C Compressor Brushes
Post by: CharlesTurner on February 19, 2011, 07:33:08 PM

Thanks.  IIRC, the rivets are usually zinc plated.  Is there a particular reason you chose brass?

I have a hand rivet squeezer.

Title: Re: A/C Compressor Brushes
Post by: bryancobb on February 19, 2011, 11:30:11 PM

I thought the zinc/steel ones would be harder than brass and thought I may break the phenolic pieces when crimping.
I think I have seen some originals with brass.