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[tkalp at cox.net]

Jeff,

If the sparks are small then it is probably just the brushes seating in, which is also would account for the whine.  The brushes on a generator carry a lot more current than the ones on and alternator.  The brushes start out square on the end then wear into the shape of the communtator, hopefully fairly quickly.

Terry Kalp

---- Jefferson Alcott <maxinevair at hotmail.com> wrote: 
> 
> I recently purchased and installed a Clark’s newly rebuild, rewound generator for my 64 Spyder, and a new voltage regulator from LS Corvair.  After installing both pieces, the generator made a high pitched whining sound and every time I revved the engine the generator created sparks within the generator unit.
>  
> Is this normal for a newly rebuild, rewound generator and is it safe to drive?Jeff A.
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