Dynamo Armature

[Steve64]

Hi all, hope everyone is well, I am looking at getting another armature for my E3N-Lo dynamo and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to the better brands to look for. I have read that Lucas has parts made all over the place and are not as good as they once were , the Wassell name comes up as well. Looking on line the price for new ones range from 80 GBP for UK made to high hundreds. Having a problem getting one here in Australia. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you , Steve.

[Groily]

Don't see why you should pay 'high hundreds' Steve.

The UK made ones you mention are on the good side of OK.
I guess you're looking at Feked's site or similar - where the various available E3 armatures are available at the £80 you mention. The ones pictured on their site are indeed UK-made, and distributed through the trade by Wassell (unless perhaps a merchant goes directly to the manufacturer). Lucas part # 200802, Wassel #WW10213 for the UK-made E3N version.
A foreign-made Wassell one is also available WW10213P but not sure from whom or how good, as have always used the UK one.

Rex's Speed Shop in the UK does a complete UK-made kit, including field coil, brushes and bearings (for what shows up where I am in France as 162€). That might be an option if you need more than just the armature?

I suppose the hassle for you is postage, delay, and maybe import duty. Not sure what the pain level is on that, but even if there were a reseller where you are, those costs would have to have been taken into account I guess . . .

[Steve64]

Thanks mate for your reply, I have found one place in Melbourne that has a Lucas but I can get 2 including postage for less from the U.K.. I have just seen the Rex's ones and they are a good price but not sure of quality. Do you or do you know of anyone that has had one? Thanks again , as usual a wealth of knowledge.

[Groily]

I know folk here who have had Rex ones, yup. A popular source in fact. Same item as Feked sell, plus extras. Either source should see you all right.

Maybe there are folk down there who'd rewind your dud one - but probably more expensive than pretty much any other route, even if the result could be slightly better. (There are tweaks that can be made to do a better job than original.) But I don't think it's probably worth it.

[Steve64]

Expensive is right , over $400 for rewind, and the shaft still has a slight bend, a new one is recommended.

[Joker_Bones]

Steve didn't say explicitly but IIRC from sending stuff to family in Australia... The limit for buying/sending goods into Australia is A$1000, somewhat more generous than the UK.

[Steve64]

It is cheaper to get any brand sent from the UK than buy from Australia, would just be interested in a recommended type/ brand as there are a few about.

[Steve64]

Thanks again guys for your help, greatly appreciated.

[AndrewM]

I got a dynamo overhaul kit (armature, field coil, bearings and brushes) for my E3AR from Rex and it was packed well and shipped promptly, took a few weeks to get to Perth but no problems with import duty or customs. Kit looks good, haven’t installed it yet so cant vouch for results yet

[Steve64]

G'day Andrew thanks for reply. It sounds like Rex might be the go, if you get it installed in the near future I wouldn't mind hearing how you went.
Thanks again , Steve.