DC Generator 3

Now that the radiator is off. I need to mount a plate in its old spot. But, hey its too small! Apparently I’m not done, there is one more plate underneath to remove.

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Look how much corrosion is present. The factory uses fresh water to test the units. Imagine what things would look like if one did not use a quality antifreeze.

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Blanking plate is all set.

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Because the blanking plate will now be the preferred entry point for antifreeze into the engine, the nipple on the head needs to be plugged. Unfortunately to get a wrench on it to remove the glow plug must temporarily come out. Once the plug is screwed down, the glow plug can get reinstalled.

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