wayfast1500 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Anyone out there know if I can fix a stator? The p.o who rebuilt my engine right before I bought it didnt torque the bolts that hold the stator in, one came out and chewed up some of the windings on one of the posts. Can i just put a little solder on there to complete the circuit or does anyone have one for sale I could pick up. It sucks I just bought this and I put about 20 mins of yard riding on it and had to replace a lot of parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfine Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I believe you need to replace it, solder is a horrible conductor of electricity. I can't see how it wouldn't affect it negatively. And the windings are to spec, so if one is chewed, I don't think you'll get preferred results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 It sucks I just bought this and I put about 20 mins of yard riding on it and had to replace a lot of parts. Better than spending 4 to 5 K on a bike you already have and never making out of the parking lot.... acfine....not trying to be a smart ass... If solder is a poor conductor of electricity, why is it used to connect wires instead of wire nuts, crimp ends, tape, etc?? Is it a strength only thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfast1500 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 i think ill solder it then check it with a ohm meter unless I can find a good deal on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acfine Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Better than spending 4 to 5 K on a bike you already have and never making out of the parking lot.... acfine....not trying to be a smart ass... If solder is a poor conductor of electricity, why is it used to connect wires instead of wire nuts, crimp ends, tape, etc?? Is it a strength only thing? I understand your position, but solder is poor conductor of electricity, and you are dead on as far as the strength factor, that is all it is good for. Throw an ohm meter on a wire drawing current with no breaks in it, and then try to use solder as the connector itself and re-measure. It (the solder) will complete the circuit, but will transfer the current at a much more poor rate. It's only good for permanently holding the connection, verses a wire nut, butt-connectors, etc... Solder's advantage is that it doesn't come loose, but it does alter the current, aka amperage drastically, and not in a good fashion. Each of the posts on a stator need to dispurse electricity evenly, and one that A: has been solder'd will not put out the same current as the others, giving unpredictable results. And B: could have negative effects due to the heat generated from the stator's rotation. And the cost of a stator is much less than the negative effects of "band-aiding" the situation. As you stated, we're talking about a vehicle, or purchase of thousands of dollars, buying a new/used "un-altered" stator is the only way to go in my opinion. wayfast1500: Just understand that gambling has one of two results, and the one that isn't the winner, can be the beginning of a complete rebuild. Good luck...I'd Google for a used stator, there are a ton out there, and you're back in business...the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Anyone out there know if I can fix a stator? The p.o who rebuilt my engine right before I bought it didnt torque the bolts that hold the stator in, one came out and chewed up some of the windings on one of the posts. Can i just put a little solder on there to complete the circuit or does anyone have one for sale I could pick up. It sucks I just bought this and I put about 20 mins of yard riding on it and had to replace a lot of parts. I have a 200 watt stator and adjustable timing plate. PM me if your interested. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks AC...electronics/Ignition is really my weak spot, I appreciate your input!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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