GEK84744C

TRACTION ALTERNATOR
MODEL 5GTA26

E38340

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CONTENTS LIQUID CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Page STEAM CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
COMPONENT TESTING AND REPAIRS . . . . . . . . 19
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TESTING COILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ROTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MODEL DIFFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 REPAIRING COLLECTOR RINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5GTA26B1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 REPLACING COLLECTOR RING
5GTA26B2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5GTA26C1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5GTA26C3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5GTA26C4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 REMOVING A ROTOR FIELD COIL . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5GTA26D1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INSTALLING A ROTOR FIELD COIL . . . . . . . . . . 29
5GTA26D2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BRAZING COIL CONNECTION STRAPS . . . . . . 31
5GTA26E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ASSEMBLING TIE RING ON ROTOR . . . . . . . . . 32
5GTA26E2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BALANCING ROTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5GTA26F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
MAINTENANCE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 (MODELS 5GTA26B, C & D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Framehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bearing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
BRUSHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing Rotor and Bearing Assembly
BRUSHHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 in Stator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
COLLECTOR RINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing Brushholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
BUS RINGS AND FIELD LEADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Brushholder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
FIELD COIL CONNECTION STRAPS . . . . . . . . . . 6 Brush Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
RESURFACING COLLECTOR RINGS . . . . . . . . . 6 Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Brush Seater Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fan Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Collector Ring Grinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Blower Housing and Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
INSTALLING NEW BRUSHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY
SEATING NEW BRUSHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 (MODELS 5GTA26E & F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ADJUSTING BRUSHHOLDER CLEARANCE . . . . 9 Framehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bearing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
COMPONENT HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . 9
Installing Rotor and Bearing Assembly
REMOVAL FROM TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
in Stator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ALTERNATOR DISASSEMBLY
(MODELS 5GTA26B, C & D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing Brushholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Blower Housing and Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Brushholder Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fan Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Brush Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Framehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fan Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
ALTERNATOR DISASSEMBLY Blower Housing and Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
(MODELS 5GTA26E & F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 PULLEY AND FAN HUB ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . 66
Blower Housing and Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ALTERNATOR RUNNING TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fan Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 BLOWER HOUSING REPAIR PROCEDURE . . . . 68
Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 REPAIR KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 FRACTURES OF THE FIBERGLASS WALL . . . 69
Framehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 HOLES THROUGH THE FIBERGLASS
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 WALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
VAPOR DEGREASER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 OUTLINE DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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INTRODUCTION 5GTA26C1
SCOPE This model is similar to the B2, except the C1:

This publication covers lubrication, inspection and 1. Has an different (38 in.) in-line blower fan assem-
maintenance procedures for 5GTA26 Alternators while bly.
mounted on the vehicle. Also covered are disassembly, 2. Has a different fan hub.
basic overhaul, reassembly and testing procedures in a
repair shop. 3. Has a different fan housing.

Refer to the Model Differences section, Page 3, for 5GTA26C3

a comparison of various models covered in this instruc-
This model is similar to C1, except the C3 has a dif-
tion.
ferent rotor assembly.
The intent of this publication is to cover all current
production models. 5GTA26C4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION This model is similar to C1, except the C4 has a dif-
ferent:
The 5GTA26 Traction Alternator is a salient-pole, 1. Stator assembly.
three-phase, Y-connected, a-c generator, mounted sol-
idly to the diesel engine and driven by the engine crank- 2. External connection arrangement.
shaft. The alternator provides electrical power for pro-
pulsion and control systems of Off Highway vehicles.
5GTA26D1

The alternator is a single-bearing, self-excited ma-
chine, the rotor of which is bolted directly to the engine
crankshaft through an adapter plate and a flex plate. Al-
ternator rotor weight is thus supported on the outboard
end (collector ring end) with a ball bearing and on the
drive end by the engine crankshaft.
Cooling air is supplied by an in-line integral blower,
which also supplies forced air ventilation to both Motor-
ized Wheels and the electronic control group(s). This
blower consists of a fan bolted directly to the fan hub,
which is mounted on the rotor shaft outboard of the alter-
nator bearing and the two-stage blower housing. The
blower housing is made of fiberglass to minimize weight.
MODEL DIFFERENCES
5GTA26B1
This model is similar to C3, except the D1 has a dif-
ferent blower housing arrangement designed for 1800
rpm operation.
5GTA26D2
This model is similar to D1, except the D2 tertiary
windings T17 and T18 have been eliminated.
5GTA26E1
This model is similar to C4, except the E1 has:
1. Has a dual blower fan and a different blower
housing arrangement designed for 1800 rpm op-
eration.
2. Has a different fan hub to accommodate the dual
blower arrangement, a different framehead and
a different bearing assembly.

This model is described in the General Description 3. Has had tertiary windings T17 and T18 elimi-
section. nated.

5GTA26B2 5GTA26E2
This model is the same as E1 except the E2:
This model is similar to B1, except the B2 has a dif-
ferent fan. 1. Has a different blower housing.

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2. Has an ambient air temperature panel mounted Rotor Diameter (in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.790
on the blower housing. Rotor-to-Stator Air Gap (in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.145
Collector Ring:
5GTA26F1 Diameter:
New (in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.0
This model is the same as E2 except the F1: Minimum (in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.84
1. Has a different rotor assembly. Runout Maximum (in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0015
Lubrication:
2. Has a different stator assembly. Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GE Spec. D6A2C10
Acceptable Alternate GE Spec. D6A2C11
SPECIAL TOOLS AND Fan Housing Assembly . . . . . . . . GE Spec. D6A3B2
EQUIPMENT In-Line Blower:
The following special tools and/or equipment are re- Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . 2500 cfm at 2.5 in.
H20 Differential Pressure
quired to carry out the inspection, maintenance and
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Two-Stage Fiberglass
overhaul instructions in this publication: Fans:
Part Model B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 in. diam., 12 Blade
Collector Ring Grinder . . . . . . . . . . . . 41C633304G1 Model C, D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 in. diam., 12 Blade
Grinder Stones Model E, F (Dual Fans) 32.25 in. diam., 12 Blade
Medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-8828492P19 30.00 in. diam., 12 Blade
Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-8828492P18 Electrical Testing: Min. Max.
Puller Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41C633191 Rotor Field Coil Impedance (per coil)
Rotor Pole Wedge Puller . . . . . . . . . 41C633322G1 (volts at 15 amps 60 Hz a-c) . . . . . . 17.0 18.6
Lifter for Rotor Pole Piece and Coil . 41D688104G1 Stator Resistance at 25_C
Shaft Adapter Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9959844G1 (ohms), Phase-to-Phase . . . . . . . 0.0110 0.0125
Rotor Resistance
Rotor Lifting Bail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9945894
at 25_C (ohms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.195 0.210
Rotor Pole Pressing Tool . . . . . . . . . 41C633552G1 Tertiary Resistance
Lifting Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41B532714G1 at 25_C (ohms):
Air Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Power, T13 T14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0155 0.0203
Model R4, or equivalent T15 T16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0155 0.0203
Clamping Tool (for T17 T18
metal tie straps) . . . . . . . . Punchlok Clampmaster (Models B, C & D1 Only) . . . . . . 0.0058 0.0061
Metal Tie Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 0-4 Hose Clamp, Alternator Running Test (1875 rpm
or equivalent and 85 amps d-c to field to hold 1000 v
phase-to-phase) (volts):
T13 T14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192203
MAINTENANCE DATA T15 T16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275292
Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, C3, C4, T17 T18 (Models B, C & D1 Only) . . . . 139147
D1, D2, E1, E2, F1 High-Potential (60 cycles a-c for
one minute) (volts): New Recond.
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . Eight-pole, three-phase,
Stator:
Y-connected, a-c generator Main Winding to Frame . . . . . . . . 4500 2750
Rotation (facing collector ring end) . . . . . . . . CCW Tertiary Windings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 1750
Brushes: Rotor Winding to Shaft . . . . . . . . . . 1750 1500
GER320 (Recommended) . . . . . . . . 41A330412P2 Balance Maximum Imbalance (Gram In.) . . . . . . 115
Speer S-700 (Alternate) . . . . . . . . . . . 41A235676P6
GER318 (Alternate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41A330412P1 NOTE: Ground all windings except the winding
Quantity per Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 being tested.
Minimum Length (measured on the
longest side) (in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1/2 Megohmmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Megohms Min.
Brush-Arm Pressure Approximate Weights (lb.):
(new brush) (lb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1/4 to 4-3/4 Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2850
Brushholder Clearance to Collector Stator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5050
Ring (in.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/32 to 1/8 Alternator Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7900

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LUBRICATION
The alternator ball bearing is grease lubricated and
BRUSH PIGTAIL
sealed during assembly and normally should not require
additional grease between overhaul periods. No other
lubrication is required.

INSPECTION
In general, the inspection schedule for the alternator PIGTAIL TERMINAL
should conform to the inspection schedule established
for the vehicle but may be modified, as required, by ac-
tual operating experience.

The following information is offered as a general in-

spection guide which calls attention to what should be
inspected and what to look for when making the inspec-
tion. If the inspection results call for corrective mainte-
nance to be performed, the procedures for carrying out
such maintenance are covered in the Maintenance Pro-
cedures section, Page 6.
GENERAL
FIG. 1. CORRECT POSITION OF BRUSH
PIGTAIL. E-14237
4. Move brushes up and down several times in the
brushholders to release carbon dust or foreign
matter from the carbonways which may inhibit
free movement of the brushes.

Make a visual inspection for evidence of loose or

BRUSHHOLDERS
missing bolts and loose, damaged or missing latches on 1. Check for loose, broken, bent or overheated
inspection covers. Also check for any cracks or damage pressure arms. Overheating is evidenced by the
to the blower housings. If housing(s) are damaged, refer discoloration of pressure arms and results in im-
to Blower Housing Repair Procedure section, Page 68. proper brush-arm pressure.

BRUSHES 2. Make sure the thumb loop on the coiled brush

pressure spring is in the correct position as
WARNING: To avoid possible electrical shock or shown in Fig. 2.
injury from rotating equipment, do not remove or
replace brushes while equipment is energized or
rotating.
THUMB LOOP BRUSH PRESSURE SPRING
1. Inspect brushes for wear. Replace brushes PRESSURE ARM
which have reached their minimum permissible TERMINAL
length of 1-1/2 in., or those which may be too SCREW BRUSH
short to run until next inspection. When checking
brush length, measure the longest vertical side
of the brush. PIGTAIL
TERMINAL
2. Look for chipped or broken brushes and brushes
BRUSH PIGTAIL
with loose or frayed pigtails. Replace such KEY
brushes as necessary.
BRUSHHOLDER
BRUSH BOX
3. Make sure pigtail terminals are positioned as STUD
shown in Fig. 1 and that pigtail terminal screws
are tight. FIG. 2. BRUSHHOLDER ASSEMBLY. E-14238

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3. Inspect brushholder mounting and make sure
the studs are tight.
4. Check the brushholder to collector ring clear-
ance and adjust if necessary. Refer to the Main-
tenance Data section, Page 4, for specifica-
tions.
COLLECTOR RINGS
1. Wipe off the insulation between the collector
rings with a clean, dry cloth and inspect for evi-
dence of physical damage.
2. Check the surface of both collector rings for evi-
dence of discoloration, etching, grooving,
threading or other signs of distress requiring cor-
rective action.
The collector ring surface should have a uniform me-
tallic color and be free of etching, threading or grooving.
However, conditions encountered in service, such as oil
vapors, adverse humidity conditions and air contami-
nants of various kinds, add to the difficulty of maintaining
an ideal collector ring surface.
If dark spots appear on the ring surface, they likely
will be at uniform brush spacing. These spots later turn
to a grayish color, accompanied by etching of the collec-
tor ring surface. If appropriate action is taken at this
time, the dark spots can be removed with a brush seater
stone.
Without corrective action, severe arcing and groov-
ing of the collector rings, with resultant rapid brush wear,
will quickly follow until the grooving extends over 180 de-
grees or more of the ring surface.
Grinding the rings also restores the ring surface to a
true circle.
BUS RINGS AND FIELD
LEADS
Check for cracked, frayed or damaged insulation.
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FIELD COIL CONNECTION
STRAPS
Inspect insulation for evidence of cracks or physical
damage that may require corrective action.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
WARNING: Rotating equipment can be danger-
ous. Extreme caution and proper safety proce-
dures should be exercised whenever working in
the vicinity of rotating equipment that is running
at high speed.
High speed rotating equipment can be potential-
ly hazardous to maintenance personnel working
on or near the equipment. This is especially true
of equipment in which a potential exists for sepa-
ration of rotating parts. Maintenance personnel
should stay clear of any equipment when it is ac-
tivated.
RESURFACING COLLECTOR
RINGS
When inspection reveals that corrective mainte-
nance is required, resurface the collector rings by one of
the following two methods depending on the severity of
the burned spots or grooving.
Brush Seater Stone
1. Remove covers from the alternator.
2. With the engine shut down, remove all collector
ring brushes.
3. Start the engine and run it at slow speed (approx-
imately 800 rpm).
4. Apply a seater stone to the collector ring. Apply
enough pressure to the seater stone to produce
the cutting action required to remove the dark or
burned spots.
5. Shut down the engine to inspect the collector ring
surface. If further stoning is required, repeat
Steps 3 and 4 and continue until the collector
ring surface is clean.
WARNING: When using compressed air for
cleaning purposes, flying debris and particles
may present a hazard to personnel in the immedi-
ate area. Personnel should be provided with, and
trained in the use of, personal protective equip-
ment as specified by federal, state and local
safety regulations.
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6. With the engine running at idle speed, clean col-
lector ring area of sanding debris using clean,
dry, compressed air.
7. Shut down the engine.
8. Sand brushes as necessary to remove metal
which may have been transferred from the col-
lector ring to the brush contact surface. Use
fine-grit sandpaper for this operation.
9. Blow out carbon dust with clean, dry, com-
pressed air.
10. Install all brushes.
Collector Ring Grinder
1. With the engine shut down, remove the brushes
from all brushholders.
2. Remove the brushholder and stud assemblies
located at the four and five oclock positions (fac-
ing the collector ring end). Mark or label the studs
so they can be reassembled in their original
positions.
3. Attach the grinder (without stones installed) to
the framehead in the four oclock brushholder
position, using the existing bolt and washer from
the brushholder stud as shown in Fig. 3. The
grinder mounting bracket is designed so that
once it is attached to the framehead, no further
alignment is required.
NOTE: Adjust the radial feed stop to prevent the
grinder way from damaging the collector ring if
the stone wears too short.
4. Install a stone in the right hand (inboard) support
and a dummy stone in the left hand (outboard)
support. Clamp the stone at an angle which will
permit full travel of the stone across the ring sur-
face. If burning or grooving is severe, start with a
medium grade stone and change to a fine-grade
stone for the finishing operation.
NOTE: Grind only one ring at a time. Final ring
diameters need not be the same.
5. Start the engine and let it run at idle speed.
6. Feed the stone radially inward by means of the
feed screw until the stone makes contact with the
collector ring surface.
7. Traverse the stone back and forth across the ring
surface by means of the traverse knob. Alter-
nately continue feeding the stone slowly inward
as it wears and traverse the ring surface.
8. Periodically shut down the engine and check
progress of the grinding operation. Repeat
Steps 5, 6 and 7 as many times as necessary to
produce a smooth surface. Change to a
fine-grade stone for the finishing operation.
9. When the grinding operation is completed, shut
down the engine and remove the grinding fixture.
Be careful not to nick or scratch the rings.
10. Restart the engine and let it run at idle speed.
Blow out the alternator with dry, compressed air.
Direct the air to remove the grinding dust from
the stator windings and field coils.
11. Shut down the engine and reinstall the brush-
holder and stud assemblies in their original
positions.
CAUTION: Failure to install the brushholder and
stud assemblies in their correct position will re-
sult in short circuiting the collector rings when
excitation is applied.
12. If brushes removed for the resurfacing operation
are reused, sand them to remove metal which
may have transferred from the collector ring to
the brush contact surface. Use a strip of fine-grit
sandpaper for this operation.
13. Reinstall the brushes removed for the resurfac-
ing operation or install new ones if necessary.
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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26

FIG. 3. COLLECTOR RING GRINDER (41C633304). E-28184.

INSTALLING NEW BRUSHES
CAUTION: When installing new brushes, use the
GE recommended grades. Refer to the Mainte-
nance Data section, Page 4, for brush specifica-
tions. Do not mix brush grades. Mixing brush
grades in the same alternator or changing to
another grade can seriously affect the collector
ring surface film and result in short brush life.
Install new brushes as follows (Fig. 1):
1. Insert brushes in the brushholder with the pigtail
connection on the side farthest away from the
pigtail terminal screws.
2. Position the pigtail terminal under the terminal
screw so that the terminal is parallel to the brush
pressure arm.
3. Tighten the terminal screw and latch the brush
pressure spring.
SEATING NEW BRUSHES
Because new brushes are already approximately
contoured to the collector ring, they need not be seated
when first installed. Simply install them as previously de-
scribed and they are ready for operation.

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 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
ADJUSTING BRUSHHOLDER
CLEARANCE
Maintain clearance between the brushholders and
the collector rings at the required dimension. Refer to
the Maintenance Data section, Page 4, for specifica-
tions. If the clearance is not correct, readjust the brush-
holders as follows:
1. Remove the brush from the brushholder.
2. Loosen the capscrew that holds the brushholder
stud to the framehead.
3. Place a fiberboard shim of the proper thickness
between the bottom of the brushholder and the
collector ring. Raise the brushholder if
necessary.
4. Move the brushholder down against the fiber-
board shim and tighten the bolt that secures the
brushholder stud to the framehead with a torque
value of 115 "5 lb.-ft.
5. Remove the fiberboard shim and replace the
brush in the brushholder. Make sure the pigtail
terminal screw is tight and the pigtail is in the cor-
rect position as shown in Fig. 1.
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Before starting to disassemble the al-
ternator, insert fiber shims from the collector ring
end of the alternator to block the rotor on both
the top and bottom side. Use shims that are at
least 15 in. long, 4 in. wide and approximately
0.140 in. thick. The use of shims will prevent mis-
alignment of the bearing during uncoupling and
turning of the alternator and helps to maintain ro-
tor air-gap concentricity.
COMPONENT HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: When handling an alternator with the
in-line blower, use care not to damage the fiber-
glass blower housings. Do not lift using these
housings.
WARNING: Accidents which involve the drop-
ping of heavy objects can cause serious or fatal
injury. These type accidents are usually caused
by inadequate lifting equipment, either un-
der-rated or in poor repair. Lifting equipment, in-
cluding hoists, fixtures, slings, cables, etc.,
should be periodically inspected, tested and
maintained in good condition. Repairmen should
never try to use any known under-rated lifting
equipment.
To prevent injurious accidents when handling the
5GTA26 Alternator and its components, it is important to
know what the total assembled weight is, and all of the
significant component weights. Refer to the Mainte-
nance Data section, Page 4, for a listing of approxi-
mate equipment weights.
REMOVAL FROM TRUCK
After disconnecting all electrical and mechanical
connections, remove the alternator from the truck. Lift
the alternator using three lifting cables attached to the
three lifting bails.
ALTERNATOR DISASSEMBLY
(MODELS 5GTA26B, C & D)
Blower Housing and Fan
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 4, which
covers models 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, D1 and D2.
Fig. 5 provides a similar view for models
5GTA26C3 and C4 but the item numbers may be
different.
1. Remove bolts and washers (21) which secure
the outer fan housing (23) to the inner fan hous-
ing (20). Remove the outer fan housing.
2. Remove bolts and washers (25) which secure
the fan (22) to the fan hub (26). Remove the fan.
3. With the fan removed, remove bolts and wash-
ers (50) which secure the inner fan housing (20)
to the alternator framehead (19). Remove the in-
ner fan housing.
4. Inspect blower housings for damage. If neces-
sary repair housings per instructions given in the
Blower Housing Repair Procedure section,
Page 68.
9
10
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 63 20
49 50
21
47
59 18 23
22
16 48 19
5 14 17
4 51

53
46 52 60

45
43 56
GTA26 = 26.00 CORE LENGTH
42 58
57
55
3
54 27

62 28

44 29
24
30 31
32
61

2 25
GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26

26

41 40 39 38 36 34
37 35 33
1

REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION

1 SHAFT 17 SPRING DOWEL PIN 33 SPEED SENSOR CABLE 49 BRUSHHOLDER CABLE BUSHING
2 BOLT AND WASHER 18 COVER 34 BALL BEARING 50 BOLT AND WASHER
3 ADAPTER 19 FRAMEHEAD 35 BEARING HOUSING 51 SUPPORT
4 COVER 20 FIRST STAGE (INNER) FAN HOUSING 36 COLLECTOR RING ASSEMBLY 52 BOLT, WASHER AND NUT
5 BOLT AND LOCKWASHER 21 BOLT AND WASHER 37 CARBON BRUSH 53 BUS RINGS
6 CONNECTION BOX 22 FAN 38 ROTOR CORE 54 BRUSHHOLDER
7 CABLE ASSEMBLY 23 SECOND STAGE (OUTER) FAN HOUSING 39 ROTOR FIELD COIL 55 BRUSHHOLDER STUD
8 NAMEPLATE 34 WASHER, LOCKWASHER AND NUT 40 ROTOR POLE 56 BOLT AND WASHER
9 ESCUCHEON PIN 25 BOLT AND WASHER 41 WEDGES 57 CABLE
10 BOLT AND LOCKWASHER 26 HUB 42 STATOR COIL 58 BUSHING
11 INSULATOR 27 BOLT AND WASHER 43 TIE RING 59 BUSHING
12 STUD 28 BOLT AND WASHER 44 TERTIARY COIL 60 SEALANT
13 STATOR FRAME 29 SPEED SENSOR CABLE 45 BUS RINGS 61 BAFFLE
14 CLAMP ASSEMBLY 30 SPEED SENSOR 46 SUPPORT 62 TIE RING
15 TERMINAL 31 BEARING CAP 47 STATOR ASSEMBLY 63 LUBRICANT
16 BOLT AND WASHER 32 BOLT AND WASHER 48 SENSOR CABLE BUSHING

FIG. 4. LONGITUDINAL SECTION FOR GTA26B1, B2, C1, D1 AND D2. E25210E.
 11
62 20
13 16
6 7 8 9 10 12

19 49 21 23
59 14 17 50 22
47 16 48
5 18 61
51
4
0.125 IN.
46 MIN. GAP
52 56
45
43 53 57
42 55
3 GTA26 = 26.00 CORE LENGTH 54 58

27 20
39 28 21

29 23
44 30 31

32 24
2
60
25

26

41 40 38 1 37 36 35 34 33

22

REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION

1 SHAFT 17 SPRING DOWEL PIN 33 SPEED SENSOR HUB 49 BRUSHHOLDER CABLE BUSHING
2 BOLT AND WASHER 18 COVER 34 BALL BEARING 50 BOLT AND WASHER
3 ADAPTER 19 FRAMEHEAD 35 BEARING HOUSING 51 SUPPORT
4 COVER 20 FIRST STAGE (INNER) FAN HOUSING 36 COLLECTOR RING ASSEMBLY 52 BOLT, WASHER AND NUT 25
5 BOLT AND LOCKWASHER 21 BOLT AND WASHER 37 CARBON BRUSH 53 BUS RINGS
6 CONNECTION BOX 22 FAN 38 ROTOR YOKE 54 BRUSHHOLDER
7 CABLE ASSEMBLY 23 SECOND STAGE (OUTER) FAN HOUSING 39 ROTOR FIELD COIL 55 BRUSHHOLDER STUD
CENTERLINE 26
8 NAMEPLATE 24 WASHER, LOCKWASHER AND NUT 40 ROTOR POLE 56 BOLT AND WASHER ALTERNATOR
9 ESCUCHEON PIN 25 BOLT AND WASHER 41 BOLT AND WASHERR 57 CABLE
VIEW OF 38.00 DIAM. FAN
10 BOLT AND LOCKWASHER 26 HUB 42 STATOR COIL 58 BUSHING
11 INSULATOR 27 BOLT AND WASHER 43 TIE RUNG 59 BUSHING
12 STUD 28 BOLT AND WASHER 44 TERTIARY COIL 60 BAFFLE
13 STATOR FRAME 29 SPEED SENSOR CABLE 45 BUS RINGS 61 SEALER
14 CLAMP ASSEMBLY 30 SPEED SENSOR 46 SUPPORT 62 LUBRICANT
15 TERMINAL 31 BEARING CAP 47 STATOR ASSEMBLY
16 BOLT AND WASHER 32 BOLT AND WASHER 48 SENSOR CABLE BUSHING

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FIG. 5. LONGITUDINAL SECTION FOR GTA26C3 AND C4. E34158B.
TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26
Fan Hub
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 6.
Remove the fan hub from the alternator shaft using
puller tool, Part 41C633191G8 (Fig. 6) and proceed as
follows:
1. Bolt the backing plate (19) and felt ring (9) in
place on the end of the rotor shaft.
2. Install pump (7) and adapter (8). The adapter
screws into the hub and the hydraulic pump hose
screws into the adapter.
3. Operate the pump until the hub pops loose from
the shaft fit. The backing plate will prevent the
hub from being forced completely off the shaft.
4. Disconnect the pump, remove the adapter, back-
ing plate and felt ring, then slide the hub off the
shaft.
Rotor
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 4, which
covers models 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, D1 and D2.
Fig. 5 provides a similar view for models
5GTA26C3 and C4 but the item numbers may be
different.
1. Remove bolts and washers (2) which secure
adapter assembly (3) to rotor. Remove adapter
assembly.
2. Turn the alternator over so the rotor is in a verti-
cal position (coupling-end down). Place a solid
and level support under the coupling face of the
rotor.
3. After the alternator has been placed in a vertical
position, remove the fiber shims that were in-
serted to block the rotor.
4. Disconnect all brushholder cables (57) from all
brushholder studs (55). One at a time, remove
the bolt and washer (27) which secures each
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brushholder stud (55) to the framehead and re-
move all brushholder and brushholder stud
assemblies.
5. Disconnect the speed sensor cable (29) from the
speed sensor (30) and remove the speed sen-
sor.
6. Remove bolts and washers (28) which secure
the bearing housing (35) to the stator frame-
head. Insert jack-out bolts into the tapped holes
in the stator framehead in preparation for break-
ing the bearing housing framehead fit.
7. Install slings to the stator framehead (19). Attach
a hoist to the slings and carefully begin lifting the
stator framehead and frame assembly. At the
same time, turn the jack-out bolts (in sequence)
to force the bearing housing out of the frame-
head fit while the lifting is being performed. When
the fit is broken, complete the lifting operation to
remove the framehead and stator frame (13)
from the rotor.
Bearing
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 4, which
covers models 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, D1 and D2.
Fig. 5 provides a similar view for models
5GTA26C3 and C4 but the item numbers may be
different.
1. Remove bolts and washers (32) which secure
the bearing cap (31) to the bearing housing (35)
and remove the bearing cap.
2. Install puller, Part 41C633191G5 (Fig. 6) and pull
speed sensor hub (33) from shaft.
3. Install bearing puller, Part 41C633191G2 (Fig. 6)
and pull ball bearing (34) and bearing housing
(35) from the shaft.
4. To remove the ball bearing (34) from the bearing
housing (35), place a wooden block against the
bearing and tap it lightly with a mallet.
5. Inspect the bearing for wear, damage, etc.
 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

1 2 3
4

ASM. 1 PART 41C633191G1

COLLECTOR RING PULLER
5
6
3
4

ASM. 2 PART 41C633191G2

BEARING PULLER

PART 41C633191G4 COVERS ALL PARTS IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES TO MAKE UP ASSEMBLIES 1,2, AND 3
WITHOUT DUPLICATION OF PARTS.

PART 41C633191G6 COVERS ALL PARTS IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES TO MAKE UP ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT
DUPLICATION OF PARTS.
NOTE: HYDRAULIC PULLER (P7) SHOULD BE OF 50,000 PSI CAPACITY.
8
9
10
7
11

PART 41C633191G7 COVERS ALL PARTS IN SUFFICIENT

ASM. 3 PART 41C633191G3
QUANTITIES TO MAKE UP ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT DUPLICATION
HYDRAULIC PULLEY PULLER
OF PARTS

17 18 16 3 4

8 9 19

20

ASM.4 PART 41C633191G5 ASM. 5 PART 41C633191G8

COLLAR PULLER HYDRAULIC HUB PULLER

FIG. 6. PULLER TOOLS (41C633191). E-25209A.

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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26
Framehead
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 4, which
covers models 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, D1 and D2.
Fig. 5 provides a similar view for models
5GTA26C3 and C4 but the item numbers may be
different.
NOTE: Remove framehead from stator frame
only when necessary to complete repairs.
1. Remove bolts and washers (16) which connect
the framehead (19) to the stator frame (13).
2. Using bolts in the stator frame jack-out holes,
tighten alternately to break the framehead loose.
3. Lift the framehead free using slings and a hoist.
ALTERNATOR DISASSEMBLY
(MODELS 5GTA26E & F)
Blower Housing and Fan
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 7, which
covers models 5GTA26E1 and E2. Fig. 8 pro-
vides a similar view for model 5GTA26F1 but the
item numbers may be different.
1. Remove bolts (37), washers (38) and nuts (41)
which secure the outer fan housing (40) to the in-
ner fan housing (39) and remove the outer fan
housing.
2. Remove bolts (61) and washers (30) which se-
cure fan (impeller) (60) to the fan hub (62) and re-
move the fan.
3. With fan (60) removed, remove bolts (37) and
washers (38) which secure the inner fan housing
(39) to the alternator framehead (33) and re-
move the inner fan housing.
4. Remove bolts (63) and washer (30) which se-
cure the inner fan (52) to the fan hub (62) and re-
move the fan.
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5. Inspect blower housings for damage and repair if
necessary per instructions given in the Blower
Housing Repair Procedure section, Page 68.
Fan Hub
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 6.
Remove the fan hub from the alternator shaft using
puller tool, Part 41C633191G8 (Fig. 6) and proceed as
follows:
1. Bolt the backing plate (19) and felt ring (9) in
place on the end of the rotor shaft.
2. Install pump (7) and adapter (8). The adapter
screws into the hub and the hydraulic pump hose
screws into the adapter.
3. Operate the pump until the hub pops loose from
the shaft fit. The backing plate will prevent the
hub from being forced completely off the shaft.
4. Disconnect the pump, remove the adapter, back-
ing plate and felt ring, then slide the hub off the
shaft.
Rotor
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 7, which
covers models 5GTA26E1 and E2. Fig. 8 pro-
vides a similar view for model 5GTA26F1 but the
item numbers may be different.
1. Remove bolts (2) and washers (3) which secure
adapter (6) to the rotor shaft and remove adapt-
er.
2. Turn the alternator over so the rotor is in a verti-
cal position (coupling-end down). Place a solid
and level support under the coupling face of the
rotor.
3. After the alternator has been placed in a vertical
position, remove the fiber shims that were in-
serted to block the rotor.
 TORQUE TABLE
PT. SIZE TORQUE (FTLB)
49 .2520 7 "1
26, 42 .312518 13 "1
13, 14, 37 .37516 23 "1
29, 61, 63 .5013 58 "2
53 .5013 75 "5
56, 58, 64 .62511 115 "5
38, 37 39
2 .62518 197 "11 37, 38
17 18 19 14, 15 20 21 38, 41
22 31 32 33 34
16 35 36
30, 29 40
23 24 28
15, 13

12 27, 26
25
11
51
10 42, 43
44, 43 52
9
45
8 GTA26 = 26.00 CORE LENGTH
48 53
50, 49
7 54
47
46
55
6 73

5 56, 57
58, 3
4
59
60
3, 2

61, 30
1

72 71 70 69 68 67 64, 3 63, 30 62
66 65

REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION

1 SHAFT 16 GROMMET 31 TERMINAL 46 BRUSHHOLDER 61 BOLT

2 BOLT 17 CONNECTION BOX 32 SPRING DOWEL PIN 47 BRUSHHOLDER STUD 62 HUB
3 HARDENED WASHER 18 CABLE ASSEMBLY 33 FRAMEHEAD 48 CABLE ASSEMBLY 63 BOLT
4 ROTOR FIELD COIL 19 STUD 34 COVER 49 BOLT 64 BOLT
5 ROTOR POLE 20 INSULATOR 35 SPEED SENSOR CABLE BUSHING 50 BELLVILLE WASHER 65 BEARING CAP
6 ADAPTER 21 ESCHUTCHEON PIN 36 BRUSHHOLDER CABLE BUSHING 51 BAFFLE 66 SPEED SENSOR HUB
7 TERTIARY COIL 22 NAMEPLATE 37 BOLT 52 IMPELLER 67 BALL BEARING
8 STATOR COIL 23 STATOR FRAME 38 WASHER 53 WHIZLOCK BOLT 68 BEARING HOUSING
9 TIE RING 24 STATOR ASSEMBLY 39 1ST STAGE (INNER) FAN HOUSING 54 GROMMET 69 COLLECTOR RING ASSEMBLY
10 BUS RINGS 25 SUPPORT 40 2ND STAGE (OUTER) FAN HOUSING 55 SPEED SENSOR CABLE 70 CARBON BRUSH
11 SUPPORT 26 BOLT 41 NUT 56 BOLT 71 ROTOR CORE
12 COVER 27 LOCKWASHER 42 BOLT 57 HARDENED WASHER 72 WEDGES
13 BOLT 28 CLAMP ASSEMBLY 43 WASHER 58 BOLT 73 CABLE TIE
14 BOLT 29 BOLT 44 NUT 59 SPEED SENSOR
15 LOCKWASHER 30 HARDENED WASHER 45 BUS RINGS 60 IMPELLER

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FIG. 7. LONGITUDINAL SECTION FOR GTA26E1 AND E2. E34441A.
TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
16
TORQUE TABLE
PT. SIZE TORQUE (FTLB)
49 .2520 7 "1
26, 42 .312518 13 "1
13, 14, 37 .37516 23 "1
29, 61, 63 .5013 58 "2
37,
53 .5013 75 "5 38 39 38, 37,
41 38
.62511 115 "5 32 33 34
17 14, 56, 58, 64 29,
16 18 19 15 2 .62518 197 "11 30 31 35 36 40
22
23 24 28
20
13,15 21 27
26
12
25
11
51
42,43
10
43,44 52
9 GTA22 19.25 CORE LENGTH
GTA26 26.00 CORE LENGTH 45
8 49, 53
48
50
7 47 54
46
55
73
6 5 56,57

4 3, 58
59
2,3
60
GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26

1 30,61

3, 30,
72 71 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62
70
REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION REF DESCRIPTION

1 SHAFT 16 GROMMET 31 CABLE 46 BRUSHHOLDER 61 BOLT

2 BOLT 17 CONNECTION BOX 32 SPRING DOWEL PIN 47 BRUSHHOLDER STUD 62 HUB
3 HARDENED WASHER 18 CABLE ASSEMBLY 33 FRAMEHEAD 48 CABLE ASSEMBLY 63 BOLT
4 ROTOR FIELD COIL 19 STUD 34 COVER 49 BOLT 64 BOLT
5 ROTOR POLE 20 INSULATOR 35 SPEED SENSOR CABLE BUSHING 50 BELLVILLE WASHER 65 BEARING CAP
6 ADAPTER 21 ESCHUTCHEON PIN 36 BRUSHHOLDER CABLE BUSHING 51 BAFFLE 66 SPEED SENSOR HUB
7 TERTIARY COIL 22 NAMEPLATE 37 BOLT 52 IMPELLER 67 BALL BEARING
8 STATOR COIL 23 STATOR FRAME 38 WASHER 53 WHIZLOCK BOLT 68 BEARING HOUSING
9 TIE RING 24 STATOR ASSEMBLY 39 1ST STAGE (INNER) FAN HOUSING 54 GROMMET 69 COLLECTOR RING ASSEMBLY
10 BUS RINGS 25 SUPPORT 40 2ND STAGE (OUTER) FAN HOUSING 55 SPEED SENSOR CABLE 70 CARBON BRUSH
11 SUPPORT 26 BOLT 41 NUT 56 BOLT 71 ROTOR CORE
12 COVER 27 LOCKWASHER 42 BOLT 57 HARDENED WASHER 72 WEDGES
13 BOLT 28 CLAMP ASSEMBLY 43 WASHER 58 BOLT 73 CABLE TIE
14 BOLT 29 BOLT 44 NUT 59 SPEED SENSOR
15 LOCKWASHER 30 HARDENED WASHER 45 BUS RINGS 60 IMPELLER

FIG. 8. LONGITUDINAL SECTION FOR GTA26F1. E41651.

 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
4. Disconnect all brushholder cables (48) from all
brushholder studs (47). One at a time, remove
the bolt (56) and washer (57) which secures
each brushholder stud (47) to the framehead and
remove all brushholder and brushholder stud
assemblies.
5. Disconnect the speed sensor cable (55) from the
speed sensor (59) and remove the speed sen-
sor.
6. Remove bolts (58) and washers (3) which secure
the bearing housing (68) to the stator frame-
head. Insert jack-out bolts into the tapped holes
in the stator framehead in preparation for break-
ing the bearing housing framehead fit.
7. Install slings to the stator framehead (33). Attach
a hoist to the slings and carefully begin lifting the
stator framehead and frame assembly. At the
same time, turn the jack-out bolts (in sequence)
to force the bearing housing out of the frame-
head fit while the lifting is being performed. When
the fit is broken, complete the lifting operation to
remove the framehead and stator frame (23)
from the rotor.
Bearing
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 7, which
covers models 5GTA26E1 and E2. Fig. 8 pro-
vides a similar view for model 5GTA26F1 but the
item numbers may be different.
1. Remove bolts (64) and washers (3) which secure
the bearing cap (65) to the bearing housing (68)
and remove the bearing cap.
2. Install puller, Part 41C633191G5 (Fig. 6) and pull
speed sensor hub (66) from shaft.
3. Install bearing puller, Part 41C633191G2 (Fig. 6)
and pull ball bearing (67) and bearing housing
(68) from the shaft.
4. To remove the ball bearing from the bearing
housing, place a wooden block against the bear-
ing and tap it lightly with a mallet.
5. Inspect the bearing for wear, damage, etc.
Framehead
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 7, which
covers models 5GTA26E1 and E2. Fig. 8 pro-
vides a similar view for model 5GTA26F1 but the
item numbers may be different.
NOTE: Remove framehead from stator frame
only when necessary to complete repairs.
1. Remove bolts (29) and washers (30) which con-
nect the framehead (33) to the stator frame (23).
2. Using bolts in the stator frame jack-out holes,
tighten alternately to break the framehead loose.
3. Lift the framehead free using slings and a hoist.
CLEANING
WARNING: Cleaning agents may be toxic and/or
flammable. They can cause serious or fatal injury
if used without proper precautions. For safety:
1. Do not inhale fumes.
2. Use only in adequately ventilated areas.
3. Avoid contact of cleaning agent with the
skin.
4. Do not expose cleaning agent to flame or
sparks.
5. Observe caution statements issued by
the manufacturer of the cleaning agent.
Parts can be cleaned by one of the following
methods:
VAPOR DEGREASER
1. Bring the cleaning solution to a boil and allow the
vapor line in the tank to rise to the condenser
coils at the top of the tank.
2. Keep the vaporized cleaning solution at about
120_C (248_F).
CAUTION: Introduce the apparatus to the clean-
ing vapor intermittently. Do not allow an electri-
cally insulated part to remain in the cleaning va-
por more than 15 minutes as prolonged exposure
to the vapor may damage the insulation.
3. Lower the part to be cleaned into the vapor-laden
atmosphere so the vapor will condense on the
apparatus.
4. To speed the removal of heavy dirt accumula-
tions, spray the hot solution directly from the tank
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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26
onto the apparatus being cleaned. The tempera-
ture of the solution must be below its boiling
point.
5. Remove the cleaned part from the degreaser;
drain and cool the part.
LIQUID CLEANER
1. When cleaning insulated electrical parts, use a
quick drying cleaner which will not leave an oily
deposit. Dip a clean, lintless cloth into the clean-
er and wipe off the part. Do not dip insulating ma-
terials in liquid cleaner.
2. When cleaning anti-friction bearings and metal
parts, use a cleaner which will leave an oil film on
finished surfaces. Kerosene, petroleum spirits or
other petroleum base cleaners are satisfactory.
3. When cleaning shafts, pinions and gears (prior to
reassembly), use a quick drying non-oily cleaner.
STEAM CLEANING
NOTE: Care must be taken in the selection of
detergents used in conjunction with steam
cleaning. Cleaning agents are usually alkaline
and not chemically neutral. Satisfactory results
have been obtained with the proper use of
Navee 42* and Superlode**.
CAUTION: Alternator stator coils are installed
with KAPTON*** insulation. Do not use alkali
cleaning compounds (commonly used with
steam cleaning equipments) to clean the stator
coils.
Alkali solutions have an adverse affect on this
type insulation. Steam will not affect KAPTON if
no alkali is present in the cleaning equipment.
NOTE: Do not use caustic compounds due to
their effect on the organic insulation materials.
* Manufactured by the Penetone Co.
** Manufactured by West Chemical Prod. Co.
***Product of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Co., Inc.
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1. Suspend the apparatus so that it is accessible
from all directions of flow from the hose.
2. Dilute detergent according to manufacturers in-
structions and heat to 65 to 80_C (150 to 175_F).
NOTE: The detergents noted above have been
used at full strength without any apparent ef-
fects on insulation or varnish. However, it is
recommended that full strength be used only
when heavy accumulation of contaminants
must be removed.
3. Spray on detergent and allow 5 to 20 minutes for
detergent to penetrate accumulated contami-
nants.
4. Thoroughly wash off detergents with steam and
hot water. Recommended pressure 120 psi;
temperature 160_C (320_F).
5. Air blow with clean, dry, compressed air (if
necessary).
NOTE: When cleaning, make sure air holes in
stator core are cleaned thoroughly. Scrape out
build-up if necessary.
6. The rotor and stator must be thoroughly flushed
in a clean hot water tank.
NOTE: The cleaning agent is alkaline (contains
sodium phosphates, silicates or sodium car-
bonate, sodium hydroxide and wetting agents).
If not thoroughly rinsed, the lack of chemical
neutrality results in a residue (generally a dry
powder) that will absorb water in normal ser-
vice and cause electrical leakage paths to
ground.
NOTE: The water tank should have a filtration
system to remove solid particles and a pH
control to monitor the alkalinity of water. The
water should be kept below its boiling point and
be agitated. If the water tank does not have pH
control, pH level can be tested with pH paper,
which can be obtained from a laboratory supply
house. When testing water, the color indicated
by the paper should be yellow-green (pH of 7
neutral).
 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

Acid Neutral Base (Alkaline) ROTOR

5-6 7 8 9 10
Orange Yellow- Green Ivy Blue NOTE: Prior to servicing the rotor, remove the
Green Green
adapter, if not already removed.
11
Purple
Examine the rotor for the following defects:
NOTE: Do not immerse collector rings in water. 1. Damaged field coil windings, cracked or loose
connection straps and damaged insulation.
7. Immerse the rotor (collector rings up) or the sta-
2. Loose glass binding on the tie ring.
tor in hot water for approximately 20 seconds;
raise and immerse again for 20 seconds. 3. Loose collector rings.

4. Damaged collector ring surfaces.

8. Move the rotor or stator to a ventilated oven and
bake for 8 to 12 hours at 125_C (257_F).
9. Perform megohmmeter and high-potential tests
per the Maintenance Data section, Page 4.
10. If the rotor or stator does not meet testing stan-
dards, bake for an additional two to four hours
and repeat the tests. If the test still fails, it will be
necessary to determine the exact source of
ground.
COMPONENT TESTING AND
REPAIRS
TESTING COILS
Use a megohmmeter and test the rotor and stator
coils to determine the condition of the coil insulation.
Recondition the rotor by repairing or replacing any
damaged parts per the instructions in this section and
then varnishing the rotor. VARNISH BY VACUUM
PRESSURE IMPREGNATION IF POSSIBLE. If facili-
ties are not available, roll dip the rotor in varnish. As an
alternative, dip the rotor in varnish as follows:
NOTE: Protect tapped holes in the drive end by
inserting bolts prior to the varnishing opera-
tion.
1. Heat the rotor in an oven at 140 to 150_C (284 to
302_F) for eight hours to drive out all moisture
and then let it cool to 80 to 90_C (176 to 194_F).
2. Lower the hot rotor with the collector ring up into
clear varnish (Isonel 51*) until the rotor core is
completely immersed in the varnish.
3. Drain the excess accumulation of varnish from
the rotor.

4. Bake the rotor in a vertical position, collector

A reading of five megohms or more generally indi- rings end up, for six to eight hours at 140 to
cates that the insulation is satisfactory. 150_C (284 to 302_F).

5. Let the rotor cool to 100_C (212_F) and repeat

A reading of less than one megohm indicates that in-
sulation creepage surfaces are dirty or the insulation is
moist. Perform additional cleaning and baking opera-
tions until proper values are obtained before
proceeding.
Steps 2, 3 and 4 for the second dip-bake.
6. Perform high-potential test using the appropriate
values from the Maintenance Data section,
Page 4.

After reconditioning, perform high-potential tests on

the rotor and stator using appropriate values from the
Maintenance Data section, Page 4. * Product of Schenectady Chemical Co.

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REPAIRING COLLECTOR
RINGS
If the collector rings are pitted or grooved, either
mount the rotor in a lathe and machine the brush-con-
tact surfaces of the rings or install a new collector ring
assembly. Before the rotor can be mounted in a lathe, it
must be turned to a horizontal position. Turn the rotor as
follows:
1. Bolt a rotor lifting bail (Fig. 9) to the end of the ro-
tor shaft. Attach a hoist and lift the rotor, then bolt
a shaft adapter tool to the coupling end of the ro-
tor. See Fig. 10 for the shaft adapter tool.
FIG. 9. ROTOR LIFTING BAIL (P9945894). E28185
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2. Loop a cable from another hoist around the shaft
of the adapter tool and raise the coupling end of
the rotor to position the rotor horizontally.
3. Lower the rotor and set it in a wood cradle on the
floor. Remove the rotor lifting bail from the end of
the rotor shaft.
4. Wrap a heavy felt pad around the bearing fit lo-
cated on the collector ring end of the shaft.
5. Wrap a lifting cable around the rotor shaft and
wrap another cable around the shaft of the
adapter tool. The rotor can now be lifted horizon-
tally and set in a lathe.
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FIG. 10. ROTOR SHAFT ADAPTER TOOL (T9959844). E28186.
TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26
Machine the collector rings, with the rotor mounted in
a lathe, as follows (refer to the Maintenance Data sec-
tion, Page 4, for the minimum collector ring diameter):
1. Use a carboloy cutting tool and machine the sur-
face of the collector rings to remove pits and
grooves. Use No. 400 sandpaper and polish the
machined surface of the collector rings.
2. Check collector ring runout. See the Mainte-
nance Data section, Page 4, for specifications.
3. Remove the rotor from the lathe.
REPLACING COLLECTOR
RING ASSEMBLY
Removal
Remove the collector ring assembly from the rotor as
follows:
1. Remove the insulation from the collector ring
strap joints and unbraze the collector ring straps
from the field coil terminals.
2. Break and remove the metal tie straps from the
tie ring. Remove the glass tape binding from the
tie ring and lift the tie ring from the rotor.
3. Install the collector ring puller, Part
41C633191G1 (Fig. 6) and pull the collector ring
from the rotor shaft.
Installation
Install the new collector ring assembly as follows:
1. Heat the collector ring assembly to a tempera-
ture rise of 125_C (225_F) above the ambient
temperature.
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To determine the temperature rise, add 125_C
(225_F) to the ambient temperature. For
example:
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 30_C (86_F)
Temperature rise
above ambient . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125_C (225_F)
Heat collector ring
assembly to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155_C (311_F)
2. Slip the hot collector ring assembly onto the rotor
shaft and quickly align the collector ring straps
with the rotor field coil terminal. The straps must
be aligned before the collector ring assembly
cools and shrinks on the shaft. Refer to Fig. 12.
3. Braze the collector ring straps to the rotor field
coil terminal. Refer to the Brazing Coil Connec-
tion Straps section, Page 31.
4. Install the tie ring. Glass tape all copper bussing
to the tie ring. Add metal straps to secure the tie
ring to four collector ring posts. Refer to the
procedure in the Assembling Tie Ring on Rotor
section, Page 32.
5. Mount the rotor in a lathe and check the runout of
the collector rings. Runout should not exceed
that specified in the Maintenance Data section,
Page 4. If it does, machine the surfaces of the
collector rings and check the runout again. Ma-
chine as little material as possible from the col-
lector rings to obtain a runout within limits indi-
cated in the Maintenance Data section, Page 4.
 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
REMOVING A ROTOR FIELD
COIL
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 11,
which covers models 5GTA26B, C1, C4, D, E
and F. Fig. 12 provides a similar view for model
5GTA26C3 but the item numbers may be differ-
ent.
Remove rotor field coils as follows:
1. Bolt a shaft adapter tool, Part 9959844G1 (Fig.
10) to the coupling end of the rotor and position
the rotor on cradle blocks.
2. Refer to the instructions under the Replacing
Collector Ring Assembly section, Page 20, and
remove the collector ring assembly from the ro-
tor shaft.
3. Break and remove the metal tie straps (8) from
the tie rings (5). Remove all glass tape binding
from the tie ring and lift the tie ring from the rotor.
4. Heat and break the brazed connections at the
coil terminals of the defective coil(s).
5. Chip and remove the weld from the end of the
wedges on the coupling end. Be certain all welds
are removed.
6. If the balance ring at the coupling end interferes
with the positioning of the driver, chip the weld
from the balance ring and move it to one side to
allow clearance for the driver.
7. Turn the rotor to position the defective coil on the
top side of the rotor. Attach lifting tool, Part
41C688104G1 (Fig. 13) to the pole piece of the
defective coil and attach a hoist cable to the lift-
ing tool.
8. Two people are required to remove wedges. Us-
ing a driver (Fig. 14) at the balance ring end and
another driver at the collector ring end, strike
blows in synchronization to move the wedges
relative to one another. A 10 lb. brass mallet is
recommended. As the wedges advance into the
core, longer drivers will be required. The wedges
will eventually be removed.
NOTE: If driving wedges in synchronization
does not work the first time, connect the rotor
coil to an a-c power supply (such as a welder).
Pass 500 amps through the coil for a maximum
of seven minutes. This will heat the coil and aid
in relieving insulation pressure build-up be-
tween rotor and rotor coil. Allow to cool to ap-
proximately room temperature and repeat
Step 8.
9. Take up the weight of the pole and coil assembly
with the hoist and slide it horizontally to free the
T-shaped pole throat from the rotor core slot.
If the rotor pole and coil assembly cannot be re-
moved by the above described method, the following
procedure should be used.
Tools Required:
Hydraulic Press (capacity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 tons
Pressing Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part 41C633372G2
Remove rotor field coil(s) as follows:
1. Remove the slip rings and the balance weights
from the slip ring end. See the Replacing Collec-
tor Ring Assembly section, Page 20.
2. Weld the bottom wedge (9) (either end) to the
core plate to prevent it from moving while press-
ing the rotor pole and coil assembly free.
3. Weld the top wedge (10) (either end) to the rotor
pole so that it will be pressed out with the rotor
pole and coil assembly.
4. Place stand, Part 41C633552P3 (Fig. 15) on the
base of the hydraulic press. Then place the rotor
on the stand. Position the rotor so that it is cen-
tered on the stand and that the 1-3/4 in. wide slot
in the stand is in line with the throat of the rotor
pole which is to be removed.
5. Assemble the safety guide, Part 41C633552P6,
over the pusher and bolt it in place with Parts 7
and 8.
6. Place pusher, Part 41C633552P9, on the throat
of the pole to be removed. If the balance ring at
the coupling end interferes with the positioning of
the block, chip the weld from the balance ring
and move it to one side to allow clearance for the
block.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. PLACE ROTOR CORE ASSEMBLY (P24) IN TRUNNION FIXTURE. REF. DESCRIPTION
2. SELECT TWO (2) ROTOR POLE AND COIL ASSEMBLIES (P1) THAT 1 ROTOR POLE AND COIL
WEIGH WITHIN 1 POUND OF EACH OTHER. ASSEMBLE THEM 4 CONNECTION STRAP
DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE ON P24 USING STEPS 3 TO 6. (SEE 5 TIE RING
ASSEMBLY ORDER SCHEMATIC).. 7 INSULATION
3. LOCATE POLE ASSEMBLY (P1) TO THE 6.87 DIMENSION AS SHOWN IN VIEW A. 8 FASTENING
ASSEMBLE P19 UNDER COILS FLUSH WITH END OF P2. 9 ROTOR WEDGE
4. PAINT (P9 AND P10) WITH A GRAPHITE OIL MIXTURE ON EACH SIDE. 10 ROTOR WEDGE
5. ASSEMBLE SHORT WEDGES OF (P9 AND P10) WITH THICK END 11 STRIP
AGAINST STOP AT COUPLING END. ASSEMBLE (2) SLIPPERS (P11) AS 14 TAPE
SHOWN. 15 BRAZING STRIP 3/4 X 3/4
6. DRIVE AGAINST EXTENDED PORTION OF LONG WEDGES UNTIL POLE 16 BALANCE WEIGHT
PIECES ARE JUST SNUG, CHECK ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE THEN
18 BALANCE WEIGHT
ADVANCE WEDGE BY CONTINUED DRIVING.
7. AFTER ASSEMBLY OF ALL POLES PER ABOVE, CUT OFF WEDGES AS 19 BRACE
SHOWN BOTH ENDS, WEDGE SLIPPERS FLUSH BOTH ENDS. 24 ROTOR CORE
8. WELD (P9 AND P10) AT COUPLING END AS SHOWN. 25 END PLATE
9. HEAT COLLECTOR RING ASSEMBLY P29 TO 125_C. (100_C. RISE) 29 COLLECTOR RING
AND ASSEMBLE UPON SHAFT AS SHOWN. 32 BEARING ASSEMBLY
10. ASSEMBLE AND BRAZE CONNECTION STRAPS (P4) AS SHOWN. 33 BEARING ASSEMBLY
11. ASSEMBLE TIE RING (P5). 34 POLE/COIL
12. TAPE ALL STRAPS TO TIE RING WITH (P14). 35 COLLECTOR RING
TAPE TO BE CONTINUOUS ON THE RING.
13. WRAP (P7) AND SECURE WITH (P8) AS SHOWN (4 PLACES).
14. GIVE ONE V.P.I. BAKE VERTICALLY, THEN DIP AND BAKE.
BAKE IN VERTICAL POSITION.
15. FINISH SLIP RINGS AS SHOWN.
16. SEAT BEARING ASSEMBLY (P32 OR P33) AGAINST SHAFT SHOULDER. 1
17. DYNAMIC BALANCE TO 126 GRAMINCHES PER END. BALANCE BY ATTACHING (P16) AS
REQUIRED IN SOME CASES OF SEVERE INBALANCE, (P18) MAY BE REQUIRED IN PLACE 8 5
OF (P16).

24 A 15 COLLECTOR RING
19 1 CONNECTOR STRAP 3 4
10
11 5 29

15
9 6 7

7 2
E ASSEMBLY ORDER
15 SCHEMATIC HEAVIEST
B (NO.1) TO LIGHTEST (NO. 8)
C B E
COLLECTOR RING
CONNECTOR STRAP
8 1
A 4
C

4 14
D D

29

SECTION EE
ENLARGED

FIG. 11. ROTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26B, C1, C4, D, E AND F. E28190D.

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 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

+ .040 1.82 1. APPLY NALCO RC TO BORE OF P25

AND SHAFT DIA. PER MFG. PROC.
6.330 1 1.56 P4CEP4.
19

1.380
1.375 5 20.82
20.78
250 DIA.
16,18 25
125
29
13 11.000
10.985
DIA.
2

9.750 .19 1.128.98

BALANCE RING (ASSEMBLE 3.9382
9.749 *AS A LOOSE PIECE ON RING FLANGE REQUIRES 4.25
3.9375
DIA. CORE ASSEMBLY). LINEPL INCHES OF WELD. IF
RING IS SHIFTED TO ITS LIMIT DIA. REF.
NOTE: DRIVE END IS OR HOLE PATTERN INTERFERES (BEARING FIT)
OBSOLETE (SEE VIEW A) WITH WELD, ANY COMBINATION BEARING ASSEMBLY
OF SPACED FILLETS THAT RESULT (P32 OR P33) NOT
DIAMETER MARKED THUS * IN 4.25 INCH LENGTH MINIMUM AND
TO BE CONCENTRIC WITH SHOWN
MEET NOTE 17 IS ACCEPTABLE.
BEARING FIT WITHIN .002 T.I.R. SECTION AA
HEAT P22 TO 150 o C. RISE ABOVE 11 NOTE: IF (2) P11 CANNOT BE
P21 AND ASSEMBLE AS SHOWN. .19 USED, USE (1) ONLY.
1 24

COUPLING
END
.12
13 2,18 9
THICK END OF
22,25 SHORT WEDGE
125 .75 .50
.62 .38
4 SECTION BB
+ .001
.000 8 TIGHTEN AND
9.749 7 PUNCH LOCK
DIA. *
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16,18
6.87

LOCATE P1 TO THIS DIMENSION

MEASURED AT CENTERLINE 24
OF POLE SECTION CC
VIEW A

SECTION DD

FIG. 11. ROTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26B, C1, C4, D, E AND F. E28190D.

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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26

.12
23
12

5
125

D .001 DIA.

18.876 25
DIA.
REF. + .0005
20.312
DIA. B.C. 11.7500
REF.
21.62
DIA. 7,
REF. 22 8
10 SECTION BB

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SECTION CC
REF. DESCRIPTION ENLARGED
3 COLLECTOR RING ASSEMBLY
5 ADAPTER
7 WASHER
8 BOLT
10 TIE RING
11 BOLT
12 BALANCE WEIGHT
13 WELD ROD TORQUE TABLE
14 WASHER REF. SIZE TORQUE, LB. FT.
15 BOLT 11 .5013 54 "2
15 .6211 115 "5
16 WASHER
8 1.258 1292 "60
17 CONNECTOR STRAP
18 INSULATION
19 FASTENING
20 BRAZING STRIP
21 CONNECTOR STRAP
22 TAPE
23 ROTOR POLE AND COIL ASSEMBLY
24 SHAFT AND SPIDER ASSEMBLY
25 ROTOR YOKE
26 PAD
30 BRACE
34 BALANCE WEIGHT
35 FILLER PAD
36 BEARING ASSEMBLY

FIG. 12. ROTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL 5GTA26C3. E-28988C.

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11,
14 22 10

A
35
BEARING ASSEMBLY
34 (P36) NOT SHOWN.
25

D .002 DIA.

+ .000
(P34) .015
24 .12 11.000
DIA.
(P3 TO P23)
35 B 20
30
3 23
10 35

(P3 TO P23)
18,26 8 PLACES

19
21

B (P17 TO P23)
6 PLACES

17

VIEW AT A
TYPICAL

FIG. 12. ROTOR ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL 5GTA26C3. E-28988C.

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FIG. 13. LIFTER FOR ROTOR POLE AND COIL (41C688104, CHG. 1). E-28188

7. Apply pressure with the press and move the pole
about 8 in. or until the press is just short of press-
ing on the safety guide. The pressure required to
break the pole loose could range from 30 to 70
tons.
8. Release the pressure, remove the block and in-
stall pusher, Part 41C633552P10. Reapply pres-
sure and press until the press is just short of
pressing on the safety guide.
WARNING: When almost free of the rotor, the
pole may drop free to the bottom of the slot in the
stand. The pole weighs approximately 65 lbs. En-
sure that hands or objects are clear of the slot or
injury may result.
9. Repeat Steps 6, 7 and 8 using progressively
longer pushers until the pole is free of the rotor.
NOTE: If the coil will not come off without un-
due force, unwind the copper and use a slab
mill to machine the pole piece.

12 3_ "1_ TAPER 4 SIDES

OCTAGON 3_ +.003
.195.000

1.0 5/16
2 1/2 2 1/4 1/2
30_ 1/8 DEEP

.57 ".003

E.D.M. POCKET

FIG. 14. PULLER AND DRIVER FOR ROTOR AND POLE WEDGE REMOVAL (41D783637, CHG.
4). E-28187A.

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FIG. 15. ROTOR POLE PRESSING TOOL (41C633552, CHG. 1). E-28189

INSTALLING A ROTOR FIELD WARNING: When using compressed air for

COIL
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 11,
which covers models 5GTA26B, C1, C4, D, E
and F. Fig. 12 provides a similar view for model
5GTA26C3 but the item numbers may be differ-
ent.
Install a rotor field coil as follows:
cleaning purposes, flying debris and particles
may present a hazard to personnel in the immedi-
ate area. Personnel should be provided with, and
trained in the use of, personal protective equip-
ment as specified by federal, state and local
safety regulations.
1. With the rotor core in a trunnion fixture, turn the
rotor to position the empty slot on the top side of
the rotor. Blow out the core slot opening and the
throat area of the pole and coil assembly. Use
clean, dry, compressed air.

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NOTE: If the rotor core is completely unas-
sembled, select pairs of rotor pole and core as-
semblies that weigh within 1 lb. of each other.
Assemble them diametrically opposite on the
rotor core. See the assembly order schematic
on Fig. 11.
2. Attach a lifting tool (Fig. 13) to the pole and coil
assembly. Lift the pole and coil assembly with a
hoist and position it near the collector ring end of
the rotor. Align the T-shaped throat of the pole
near the T-shaped slot in the rotor core.
3. Slide the pole into the rotor core slot. Locate the
pole and coil assembly to the 6.87 in. dimension
as shown on Fig. 11. Then assemble brace (19)
(if applied) under the coil flush with the end of ro-
tor core.
4. Lightly coat the top side of two wedges (9) with
graphite and oil. DO NOT coat the bottom sides.
5. Lightly coat both sides of two wedges (10) with
graphite and oil.
NOTE: Wedges must be assembled from the
collector ring end of the rotor. Both sets of
wedges must be applied at the same time, not
separately.
NOTE: Always use new, matched, serialized,
GE wedges.
NOTE: Install wedges with the chamfer of the
wedge positioned as shown in Fig. 16.
FIG. 16. CORRECT POSITIONING OF
WEDGES. E-14236A
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6. Slide the two short wedges (9), thick end first,
into the rotor core slot tight against a stop at the
coupling end. These are the bottom wedges in
the core slot. Two small pieces of plate stock,
1-1/4 x 1-3/4 x 1 in., can be placed between the
balance ring and the core end plate to hold the
position of the two bottom wedges (9) while the
two top wedges (10) are driven in place. Insert a
lubricated shim between the block and the bal-
ance ring so that the bottom wedges (9) are flush
with the core end plate.
7. Coat one side of two wedge slippers (11) with
white lead. With the white leaded side down,
shove them through the entire length of the core
slot. Place the small end of two top wedges (10)
between slippers (11) and wedges (9) and manu-
ally insert them as far as possible.
8. Using an air hammer with a 90 to 100 psi air pres-
sure supply, drive the two long top wedges (10)
toward the coupling end of the rotor until the pole
pieces are just snug.
9. Perform an impedance test per values in the
Maintenance Data section, Page 4, to ensure
that no turns of the coil have been shorted to-
gether during assembly.
10. If the coil passes the impedance test, continue
driving the two long top wedges (10) until the
wedges protrude approximately 1-7/8 in. beyond
the rotor end plate on the coupling end or until
wedges are as tight as can be obtained with
blows from a 4 lb. mallet. The top wedge must
protrude through to the other end. Remove the
lubricated shim from between the spacer block
and the balance ring, then remove the spacer
block.
11. After the wedges have been tightened, recheck
impedance; then place the rotor in a lathe and
machine both ends of the two long wedges (10)
so that they protrude 5/8 to 3/4 in. from the rotor
end plate on the coupling end, and between 3/8
and 1/2 in. from the end plate on the collector ring
end. The excess of both wedge slippers (11)
must be nipped off flush at both ends.
12. On the coupling end, weld wedges (9 and 10) to
rotor core.
 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

13. If the balance ring was removed during removal
of the pole, it will be necessary to properly bal-
ance the rotor and to locate the balance ring per
instructions in the Balancing Rotor section,
Page 33.
Braze the connection straps as follows:
1. Wrap a wet, non-flammable material (ceramic
cloth) (1 in. x 5 in.) around each coil terminal to
protect the terminal insulation from heat dam-
age.

2. To braze a coil terminal, place a brazing strip (3/4

BRAZING COIL CONNECTION x 3/4 in., B20A6 silver solder, 0.010 thick) be-
STRAPS tween the coil terminal and the connection strap.
Clamp the terminal and the strap between the
jaws of the brazing tool and braze the connec-
Connection Diagrams are provided in Figs. 17 and tion. Flow additional silver solder on the connec-
18. tion to fill the joint completely.

FIG. 17. CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR MODELS 5GTA26C4, D, E AND F. E-28990.

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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26
FIG. 18. CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR MODELS 5GTA26B, C1 AND C3. E-28989.
ASSEMBLING TIE RING ON
ROTOR
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 11,
which covers models 5GTA26B, C1, C4, D, E
and F. Fig. 12 provides a similar view for model
5GTA26C3 but the item numbers may be differ-
ent.
1. Lay the tie ring (5) between the coil connection
straps. Tap the straps lightly with a hammer to
shape them to the tie ring.
32
2. Tape the connection straps (4) to the tie ring (5)
with tape (14). Tape is to be one-half lapped over
the entire surface of the tie ring.
3. Apply insulators (7) over the tie ring at the junc-
tion of the four collector ring supports.
4. Assemble the metal tie straps (8) to bind the tie
ring to the four collector ring supports. Pull each
tie strap tight and lock it. Use a Punch-Loc
Clampmaster tool and lock the straps. When
straps are locked, bend the tab of excess strap
material back and forth to break off the tab.
5. Varnish the rotor as described in the Component
Testing And Repairs section, Page 9.
 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

BALANCING ROTOR
BALANCE ADAPTER (9959844G1) READY FOR AS-
Figs. 19 through 33 show the step-by-step proce- SEMBLY TO COUPLING FIT. BOLTS OF EQUAL
LENGTH WITH LUBRICATED THREAD ARE USED IN
dure (Steps 1 through 13) for balancing alternator ro- ALL HOLES TO MOUNT THE ADAPTER.
tors. An American Trebel Balancer, Model 19389, is
used to perform the operation.

NOTE: Later models have eliminated the en-

gine-end balance ring. Weights are applied un-
der the rotor core end plate relief diameter.

NOTE: All surfaces of rotor and balance adapter

must be clean and free from dirt, chips or other
contaminants. Adapter must fit tightly and have
concentric surfaces.

After completing Steps 1 through 13, a final

check-balance is run for both ends. Add weld metal
where required for slight imbalance and recheck. The
maximum imbalance for each end of the 5GTA26 Alter- FIG. 20. STEP 2 ASSEMBLING BALANCE
nator is specified in the Maintenance Data section, ADAPTER. E-28324A.
Page 4.

BEARING JOURNAL SURFACE AT COLLECTOR RING

END OF SHAFT IS CLEANED WITH FINE EMERY, FOL-
LOWED BY A SUITABLE SOLVENT. THIS SURFACE WILL
SIT ON BALANCE MACHINE ROLLERS IN A HALF-
BEARING ARRANGEMENT.

NOTE: BALANCING SHOULD BE DONE UTILIZING WITH BALANCE MACHINE ROLLERS

THE BEARING JOURNAL AND COUPLING FIT SUR- CLEANED, ASSEMBLED ROTOR IS LOW-
FACE, AND NOT ON SHAFT CENTERS. ERED CAREFULLY ONTO ROLLERS.

FIG. 21. STEP 3 POSITIONING

FIG. 19. STEP 1 CLEANING. E-28323. ROTOR. E-28325.

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ROTOR LEVEL IS CHECKED WITH SPECIAL LEV-
ELING TOOLELEVATING MECHANISM ON MA-
CHINE REGULATES LEVEL. BALANCE BAR IS AS-
SEMBLED TO MACHINE, FIXED AT ONE END, FREE
AT END TO BE BALANCED.
FIG. 22. STEP 4 CHECKING ROTOR
LEVEL. E-28326.
ENGINE END IS BALANCED FIRST. BALANCE RING
IS CENTERED WITH FOUR 4 IN. LG. 1/2-13 BOLTS
WITH FULL-THREADED SHANKS. RING IS SLIGHTLY
TILTED SUCH THAT IT IS IN CONTACT WITH FACE OF
SHAFT HUB ON ONE SIDE WITH A SLIGHT GAP 180
DEGREES AWAY. SEE STEP 6.
FIG. 23. STEP 5 POSITION BALANCE RING.
E28327A.
34
SHOWS BALANCE RING TOUCHING AT TOP WITH AP-
PROXIMATELY A 3/16 IN. GAP AT BOTTOM. WITH
ADAPTER COUPLED TO BALANCE MACHINE DRIV-
ER, MACHINE IS ROTATED AT 300 RPM TO DETER-
MINE IMBALANCE. NOTE THAT RING TOUCHES HUB
IN SAME POSITION AS ADJUSTING BOLT.
FIG. 24. STEP 6 DETERMINE IMBALANCE
ENGINE END. E-28328.
IMBALANCE IS DETERMINED AT THE PROPER
ANGLE, WHICH IS MARKED WITH A CHALK LINE.
FIG. 25. STEP 7 MARK IMBALANCE
POINT. E-28329.
 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
BALANCE RING IS MOVED OUTWARD TO BEST
BALANCE POSITION BY ADJUSTING BOLTS.
FIG. 26. STEP 8 ADJUST BALANCE
RING. E-28330.
BALANCE AT THE CR END IS CHECKED FOR IMBAL-
ANCE WEIGHT REQUIRED AND ANGLE. CHALK
MARK IS STRUCK ON TIE RING AND CR HUB INDI-
CATING ANGLE OF IMBALANCE. WEIGHT IS CALCU-
LATED AND CUT FROM RING SEGMENT,ALLOWING
FOR WELD WEIGHT.
FIG. 27. STEP 9 DETERMINE IMBALANCE
COLLECTOR RING END. E-28331.
CHAMFERED RING SEGMENT WILL BE WELDED
IN PLACE AFTER VARNISH IS REMOVED FROM
ROTOR END PLATE. WEIGHT IS HELD IN PLACE
WITH BAR DURING WELDING, CHAMFER TO-
WARD INSIDE.
FIG. 28. STEP 10 WELD RING
SEGMENT. E-28332.
BALANCE WEIGHT IS INSTALLED. NOTE
CARDBOARD WRAPPER OVER COLLECTOR
RINGS TO PROTECT FROM WELD SPATTER.
REMOVE WRAPPER AFTER WELDING FOR
NEXT OPERATION.
FIG. 29. STEP 11 INSTALL BALANCE
WEIGHT. E-28333.
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PHOTO SHOWS THE COMPLETED WELD. NOTE

ROTOR IS CHECK-BALANCED AT 300 RPM. RING THAT THE WELD FILLET WAS INTERRUPTED TO
REQUIRED TO MOVE TOWARD CENTER OF ROTA- MISS A THREADED HOLE IN THE HUB.
TION PHOTO SHOWS FIRST 3 IN. LONG WELD
APPLIED WHERE RING TOUCHES HUB. NOTE
THAT WELD IS PLACED IN LINE WITH ADJUSTING
BOLT (REF: STEP 6).

FIG. 32. A FINISHED WELD. E-28336.

FIG. 30. STEP 12 CHECKBALANCE
ROTOR. E-28334.

CAUTION: DO NOT BAR AGAINST FIELD

COIL WHEN MOVING BALANCE RING.
IMPACT WRENCH REMOVES ALL FOUR
ALL FOUR EQUALLY SPACED WELDS HAVE
ADJUSTING BOLTS. BALANCE RING IS
BEEN APPLIED TO BALANCE RING.
THEN PRIED WITH BAR TO CLOSE THE
GAP WITH HUB AND A 3 IN. LONG WELD
IS APPLIED DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE
FROM THE FIRST WELD.

FIG. 31. STEP 13 ADJUST BALANCE RING FIG. 33. BALANCE OPERATION
AND WELD. E-28335. COMPLETED. E-28337.

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STATOR
NOTE: The stator assembly is illustrated in
Fig. 34 (which covers models 5GTA26B, C1, C3
and D1) or Fig. 35 (which covers models
5GTA26C4, D2, E and F).
Examine the stator for damaged coils, insulation and
slot wedges. Also check for flaked, blistered or cracked
coil insulating varnish. Insulation that has been nicked
or scuffed on the end loops or bus rings can be repaired
by wrapping with good insulating tape (Mica-Mat, KAP-
NOTES
TON), followed by glass taping and varnishing with a
good grade of insulating varnish (recommend
Isonel 51).
Varnish the entire inside of the stator by either brush-
ing or spraying with Isonel 51, then perform high-poten-
tial test using appropriate values listed in the Mainte-
nance Data section, Page 4.
If the stator is grounded, shorted between turns or
damaged from excessive temperature, rewinding may
be required. Contact your local GE representative for
assistance.
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. SLOT NUMBERS
9 .40 X 26.75 14 1T 1/2L
NEUTRALIZING STRAPS
36 5
10 .40 X 26.75 33 1.50 X 36.00
35
34
33 NEUTRALIZING
STRAPS 13 2T 1/2L
32 4
31
30
29
28 3
27 A
26 5 3
25 4
4
24
23 3
22 5
21
20
19
18 72 3 5
17 68A
66 9
16
15 0
SLOT #1
14
13 . TIE RING 1
12
11
10
T14 9
8
7
6
T16 5
4
T18 3 15 45 B
2 30
1 41 39 36 32
T13 72 00
71 SLOT
70
69
T15 68
67
T17 66
65
64 B
63
62 ENGINE END
61
60
59
58
57 SEE NOTE #1 FOR ASM. SEQUENCE OF
56 TERTIARY COILS.
55 GROUND MAIN STATOR COILS AND 2 SETS
54 OF TERTIARY COILS. HIPOT REMAINING
53 SET OF TERTIARY COILS WITH 2500 VOLTS
52 TO GROUND. REPEAT FOR 3 SETS.
INSULATE TERTIARY CONNECTIONS WITH
51 P13 & P14 AFTER BRAZING (6 PLACES).
50 TAPE DOWN ENDS OF P14 TO PREVENT
49 SHARP EDGES AFTER V.P.I.
48
47 TREAT ASM. WITH TWO (2) VACUUM PRESSURE
46 IMPREGNATION CYCLES
45
44 5 NOTE #1:
43 ASM. SEQUENCE FOR TERTIARY COILS
42 ASM. 2 SPAN COILS (P5) FIRST
41 3 ASM. 3 SPAN COILS (P4) SECOND
40 ASM. 9 SPAN COILS (P3) LAST
39 NOTE #2:
38
37 4 BRAZE, USE P16 FILLER
VIEW FROM INSIDE OF FRAME
SHOWING TERTIARY CONNECTIONS

FIG. 34. STATOR ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26B, C1, C3 AND D1. E-28991C.

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40

2.55

26.00

14.60 R. D
APPROX.

1.45
MIN.
.03 MIN. 3.25
TIE LEADS TO
RING WITH P15 3 4 5 D 3.95
ENLARGED
SECTION AA
TIE TERTIARY COILS TO
STATOR COILS WITH P15
(BOTH ENDS).
TIE RING USE PIECES OF P33
SEE NOTE #2 BETWEEN TERTIARY COIL
16 CROSSOVERS. CUT TO SUIT
(TYP. 6 PLACES) USING MINIMUM SIZES.
(BOTH ENDS)
NEUTRALIZING
STRAP

ENLARGED
SECTION BB

REF. DESCRIPTION
1 STATOR ASSEMBLY
1 3 TERTIARY COIL
4 TERTIARY COIL
5 TERTIARY COIL
9 SLOT STRIP
10 SLOT STRIP
37 13 FIRST TAPE
9 14 SECOND TAPE
15 TIE
TERTIARY 16 BRAZING STRIP
COILS 33 PAD
36 WEDGE
37 SLOT CHANNEL
40 STATOR CONNECTION

10 36

ENLARGED
SECTION DD

FIG. 34. STATOR ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26B, C1, C3 AND D1. E-28991C.

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. SLOT NUMBERS
NEUTRALIZING 9 .40 X 26.75 14 1T 1/2L
NEUTRALIZING STRAPS STRAPS
36 4
10 .40 X 26.75 33 1.50 X 36.00
35
34
33 13 2T 1/2L
32 3
31 A
30 4
29 3
3
28
27
26 4
25
24
23
22 72
21 68 5
20 A
19 9
0
18 SLOT #1
17 1
16 . TIE RING
15 39
14
13
12
11
10
T14 9
8
7
6
T16 5 B
4 15 45
3 41 32
2 36
1
T13 72 00
71 SLOT
70
69
T15 68
67
66 B
65 ENGINE END
64
63
62 SEE NOTE #1 FOR ASM. SEQUENCE OF
61 TERTIARY COILS.
60 GROUND MAIN STATOR COILS AND 1 SET
59 OF TERTIARY COILS. HIPOT REMAINING
58
57 SET OF TERTIARY COILS WITH 2500 VOLTS
56 TO GROUND. REPEAT FOR OTHER SET
55 OF TERTIARY COILS.
54 INSULATE TERTIARY CONNECTIONS WITH
53 P13 & P14 AFTER BRAZING (4 PLACES).
52 TAPE DOWN ENDS OF P14 TO PREVENT
51 SHARP EDGES AFTER V.P.I.
50 TREAT ASM. WITH TWO (2) VACUUM PRESSURE
49 IMPREGNATION CYCLES
48
47
46 NOTE #1:
45 ASM. SEQUENCE FOR TERTIARY COILS
44 4
43 ASM. 2 SPAN COILS (P4) FIRST
42 ASM. 3 SPAN COILS (P3) SECOND
41 NOTE #2:
40
39 BRAZE, USE P16 FILLER
38
37 3
VIEW FROM INSIDE OF FRAME
SHOWING TERTIARY CONNECTIONS
(NO TERTIARY COILS IN SLOTS
3, 12, 21, 30, 39, 48, 57 & 66)

FIG. 35. STATOR ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26C4, D2, E AND F. E-28992C.

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37

2.55
39
1

E
38 26.00
14.60 R.
APPROX. D

1.45
MIN.
.03 MIN. 3.25
TIE LEADS TO
RING WITH P15 3 4 D 3.95
ENLARGED TIE TERTIARY COILS TO
SECTION AA STATOR COILS WITH P15
(BOTH ENDS).
USE PIECES OF P33
BETWEEN TERTIARY COIL
TIE RING CROSSOVERS. CUT TO SUIT
SEE NOTE #2 USING MINIMUM SIZES.
16 (BOTH ENDS)
(TYP. 4 PLACES)
NEUTRALIZING
STRAP 39
1
38 39
1

7
ENLARGED 9
SECTION BB
9 TERTIARY
FLATTEN FERRULE COILS
TO THESE DIMENSIONS 2 PCS. 34
(TYP.8 PLACES) SEE
NOTE
STRIP INSULATION 10 27
.20 BY PERIMETER 10
CLEANING OF THE 27 ENLARGED
.56 APPROX. SECTION DD
WIRE TO THIS
DIMENSION. ENLARGED (FOR SLOTS WITH
(BOTH ENDS) SECTION DD TERTIARY COILS)
.40 MIN. .60
FLAT MAX. .70 (FOR SLOTS 3, 12, 21, 30,
39, 48, 57 & 66 WITHOUT REF. DESCRIPTION
TERTIARY COILS) 1 STATOR ASSEMBLY
38 NOTE FOR P9 3 TERTIARY COIL
REMOVE OR ADD EXTRA 4 TERTIARY COIL
TYPICAL VIEW AT E P9 TO FACILITATE 7 SLOT CHANNEL
AND SECTION BB PROPER ASM. OF P27
9 SLOT STRIP
10 SLOT STRIP
13 FIRST TAPE
14 SECOND TAPE
15 TIE
16 BRAZING STRIP
27 WEDGE
33 PAD
34 FILLER PIECE
37 STATOR CONNECTION
38 FERRULE
39 STATOR ASSEMBLY

FIG. 35. STATOR ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26C4, D2, E AND F. E-28992C.

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ASSEMBLY Fig. 4). Lower the framehead and tighten the

NOTE: All bolt torque values presented in this
instruction are obtained with bolt threads, bolt
heads and washers lubricated with graphite
and oil. Failure to use lubrication will result in
incorrect bolt torque values.
bolts to a torque value of 58 "2 lb.-ft.
Bearing Assembly
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 36.

ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY 1. Clean and inspect the bearing fit on the shaft.
Remove any nicks or burrs.
(MODELS 5GTA26B, C & D)
2. Measure out 23 oz. of grease. Smear 1 oz. of
Framehead grease on grease seals. Refer to the Mainte-
nance Data section, Page 4, for the correct
If the framehead was removed from the stator frame grease specification.
during disassembly, reassemble the framehead to the
3. Pack 4.5 oz. into the grease cavity of the bearing
stator frame as follows:
housing (1). The grease should be located
around the outer circumference of the cavity.
1. Lift the framehead to a position directly above the
stator frame. Slowly lower the framehead and 4. Fill all voids in ball bearing (3) completely with
engage the locating pin. grease (approximately 11 oz.).

2. Before the framehead seats on the stator frame, 5. Heat bearing housing in an oven to 100_C
assemble the framehead bolts and washers (16, (212_F) and insert ball bearing into the housing

NOTE FOR P5:

FOR TYPE OF GREASE SEE
MAINTENANCE DATA SECTION.
SCREW DOWN SPEED SENSOR UNTIL IT 1. APPLY NALCO RC TO BORE OF
TOUCHES TOOTH, THEN BACK OFF 120_ HUB AND SHAFT DIAMETER.
(0.33 TURN). TIGHTEN LOCKNUT. 2. HEAT TO 120_C RISE,
1 HUB
0.0300.040 ADVANCE.

4 CUTOUT IN HUB TO BE LOCATED WITHIN 5_

14 TORQUE TO OF THE 0.75010 TAPPED HOLES IN THE
3 6, 16 115 "5 LB.FT. SHAFT.
FILL BEARING USE 2.0 OZ. OF P5
COMPLETELY WITH IN THIS CAVITY
11.0 OZ. OF P5

USE 4.5 OZ. OF P5

IN THIS CAVITY 0.018

USE 1.0 OZ. OF P5 AT USE 4.5 OZ. OF P5 9 HEAT TO 100_C RISE

GREASE SEALS IN THIS CAVITY AT ASSEMBLY

REF. DESCRIPTION
1 BEARING HOUSING
3 BALL BEARING
4 GASKET
5 GREASE, 23 OZ. (SEE NOTE)
6 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8 ALL DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES
9 HUB
14 BEARING CAP
16 BOLT, 5/811 X 23/4

FIG. 36. BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26B, C AND D. E-34381A.

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fit. Be sure it seats at the bottom of the fit. Do not
heat the bearing housing over 110_C (230_F) or
oil may bleed from the grease.
6. Heat the bearing and housing assembly in an
oven to 100_C (212_F) and while it is hot, as-
semble it onto the shaft until the bearing is tight
against the shaft shoulder.
7. Heat speed sensor hub (9) to 100_C (212_F)
above ambient and assemble it onto the shaft,
tight against the inner race of the bearing.
8. Pack 4.5 oz. of grease into the cavity of bearing
cap (14). The grease should be located around
the outer circumference of the cavity.
9. Clean the mating surfaces of bearing housing (1)
and bearing cap (14) with MEK
(methyl-ethyl-ketone).
10. Apply 2 oz. of grease to the speed sensor cavity
as shown in Fig. 36. Then assemble bearing cap
(14) with gasket (4) to bearing housing and se-
cure the bearing cap with bolts and washers
(6, 16). Tighten bolts to a torque value of
115 "5 lb.-ft.
11. Rotate the assembled bearing housing on the
shaft to ensure there is no binding.
Installing Rotor and Bearing
Assembly in Stator
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 37,
which covers model 5GTA26B. Figs. 38 through
40 provide similar views for models 5GTA26C
and D but the item numbers may be different.
1. Place the rotor in a vertical position with the cou-
pling-end down. Support the coupling end of the
rotor with sufficient blocking to permit the frame-
head to seat on the bearing housing when the
stator frame is lowered.
2. With slings and a hoist, lift the stator frame and
slowly lower it over the rotor. Insert two guide
studs through holes in the stator framehead into
the tapped holes in the bearing housing to prop-
erly align the bearing housing with the stator fra-
mehead. Then lower the stator frame over the
rotor.
3. Install bolts and washers (9, 15) to secure bear-
ing housing to the stator framehead. Tighten
bolts to a torque value of 115 "5 lb.-ft.
4. Place fiber shims between the rotor poles and
the stator core. Locate these shims so they will
be on the bottom side of the rotor when the alter-
nator is positioned horizontally.
CAUTION: Failure to shim the rotor may damage
the bearing and the stator coils.
5. Turn the alternator to a horizontal position.
Installing Brushholders
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 37,
which covers model 5GTA26B. Figs. 38 through
40 provide similar views for models 5GTA26C
and D but the item numbers may be different.
1. Wrap a piece of thin, hard fiber around the collec-
tor rings to protect them from damage when as-
sembling the brushholders.
2. Assemble brushholders and brushholder studs
(6, 7) to framehead (3) and secure with bolts and
washers (10, 11). Adjust per Brushholder Adjust-
ment section, Page 53.
3. Attach brushholder cables (8) to brushholder
studs (6, 7) using bolts and washers.
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47
20.19 16.325

42

26.00

19.30 23.92

43

TORQUE TABLE
PT. NO. TORQUE, LB.FT. SIZE
9, 10 115 "5 5/811
12, 17 58 "2 1/213
14 197 "11 5/818

FIG. 37. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26B1 AND B2. E-34080A.

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REF. DESCRIPTION
2 COVER
3 FRAMEHEAD
4 HUB & SENSOR
5 ADAPTER ASSEMBLY
6 BRUSHHOLDER
7 BRUSHHOLDER
8 CABLE ASSEMBLY
9 BOLT, 5/811 X 13/4
10 BOLT, 5/811 X 21/4
11 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8
12 BOLT, 1/213 X 11/4
13 HARDENED WASHER, 1/2
14 BOLT
15 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8
16 FAN
17 BOLT, 1/213 X 21/2
20 EXTERNAL CONNECTION
21 CARBON BRUSH
22 DOWEL PIN
23 CABLE ASSEMBLY
24 FAN HOUSING (1ST STAGE)
25 FAN HOUSING (2ND STAGE)
26 BOLT, 3/816 X 11/2
27 HARDENED WASHER, 3/8
28 BOLT, 3/816 X 13/4
29 BOLT, 3/816 X 11/4
30 BAFFLE
31 WASHER, 3/8
32 BOLT, HX SL, 1/420 X 5/8
33 LOCKWASHER, 3/8
35 SEALER, 1473 SILMATE
36 LOCKWASHER, 1/4
38 NUT, 3/816
42 STATOR ASSEMBLY
43 ROTOR ASSEMBLY
45 LUBRICANT (SEE NOTE), D6A3B2
46 FAN
47 TERMINAL ASSEMBLY

FIG. 37. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26B1 AND B2. E-34080A.

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47

2.881 20.19 19.325

"0.030
44, 19 11,
12 21
46,
38

34.00
32.375 DIA.
0.890 DIA.

29.876
DIA.

4
26.00 6

21.10
3.771 DIA. 20.79
DIA.

18.876
DIA.
OF ROTOR 20
& STATOR
13, 14

19.30 23.92
39
5.4995 5.251
DIA. DIA.

TORQUE TABLE
PT. NO. TORQUE, LB.FT. SIZE
8, 9 115 "5 5/811
11, 16 58 "2 1/213
13 197 "11 5/88
25, 27, 23 "1 3/816
& 28
31 7 "1 1/420

FIG. 38. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26C1 AND C4. E-28994B.

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41

26,
28
9.75 7.30 12.60
25, 42 31, 35
26
1
9, 10
OF SPEED
22.00 6 SENSOR
38.00
36.00 DIA.
DIA.
2 TO 5

15 5
6
0.25
7 GAP
6
5 5
10, APPLY 0.12 DIA. CENTER BAFFLE
9 BEAD OF P34 REDUCED VIEW AT A
(P29) AROUND
BETWEEN FAN HUB
A P24 & P29 (0.070 MIN. GAP)
29
22
6.09 30
8, 14 REF. DESCRIPTION
20 1 COVER
32, 37
3 2 FRAMEHEAD
16, 12 3 BEARING ASSEMBLY
4 ADAPTER ASSEMBLY
5 BRUSHHOLDER
6.65
6 BRUSHHOLDER
7 CABLE ASSEMBLY
TAPER 1.250 IN DIA. 8 BOLT, 5/811 X 13/4
4.00 PER FT. IN LENGTH
9 BOLT, 5/811 X 21/4
8.24 10 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8
11 BOLT, 1/213 X 11/4
8.4646 DIA. 3.750
12 HARDENED WASHER, 1/2
215 MM DIA.
13 BOLT, HEX
14 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8
3.9370 DIA.
100 MM 15 FAN
16 BOLT
19 EXTERNAL CONNECTION
26, 20 CARBON BRUSH
27
21 DOWEL PIN
22 CABLE ASSEMBLY
25 BOLT, 3/816 X 11/2
NOTE FOR P34: 26 HARDENED WASHER, 3/8
APPLY .0125 DIA. BEAD OF 27 BOLT, 3/816 X 13/4
P34 TO THESE AREAS
28 BOLT, 3/816 X 11/4
OF P41 & P42 ONLY.
29 BAFFLE
30 WASHER, 3/8
31 BOLT, 1/420 X 5/8
32 LOCKWASHER, 3/8
34 SEALER, 1473 SILMATE
NOTE FOR P43: 35 LOCKWASHER, 1/4
APPLY A COATING 37 NUT, 3/816
OF P43 TO THESE 5.20 38 STATOR ASSEMBLY
AREAS OF P2 & P41 39 ROTOR ASSEMBLY
ONLY.
41 FAN HOUSING (1ST STAGE)
42 FAN HOUSING (2ND STAGE)
43 LUBRICANT (SEE NOTE), D6A3B2
44 EXTERNAL CONNECTION
46 STATOR ASSEMBLY
47 TERMINAL ASSEMBLY

FIG. 38. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26C1 AND C4. E-28994B.

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18

2.881 20.19 16.325

"0.030
11, 20
18 12
37

34.00
32.375 DIA.
DIA.

29.876
DIA.

26.00

21.10 20.79
DIA. DIA.

19

11.00
DIA.
36

15.625 23.92

5.251
DIA.

4.002
DIA.
TORQUE TABLE
PT. NO. TORQUE, LB.FT. SIZE
8, 9 115 "5 5/811
11, 15 58 "2 1/213
24, 26, 23 "1 3/816
& 27
30 7 "1 1/420

FIG. 39. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL 5GTA25C3. E-28995B.

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REF. DESCRIPTION
2 COVER
3 FRAMEHEAD
22 5 BRUSHHOLDER
6 BRUSHHOLDER
27,
2 7 CABLE ASSEMBLY
25
9.75 7.30 12.60 8 BOLT, 5/811 X 13/4
24, 44, 23 30, 34 9 BOLT, 5/811 X 21/4
25
10 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8
11 BOLT, 1/213 X 11/4
0.12 12 HARDENED WASHER, 1/2
22.00 GAP 13 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8
15 BOLT
36.00
18 EXTERNAL CONNECTION
DIA.
3 19 CARBON BRUSH
TO
20 DOWEL PIN
38.00 21 CABLE ASSEMBLY
DIA. 22 FAN HOUSING
24 BOLT, 3/816 X 11/2
7
25 HARDENED WASHER, 3/8
0.25 GAP
6 5 26 BOLT, 3/816 X 13/4
27 BOLT, 3/816 X 11/4
APPLY 0.12 DIA. 28 BAFFLE
9, 10
BEAD OF P33 29 WASHER, 3/8
A BETWEEN P44
30 BOLT, 1/420 X 5/8
& P28.
21 31 LOCKWASHER, 3/8
29
6.09 33 SEALER, 1473 SILMATE
8, 13 34 LOCKWASHER, 1/4
19 35 NUT, 3/816
46 31, 36 ROTOR ASSEMBLY
35 37 STATOR ASSEMBLY
15, 12
43 FAN
44 FAN HOUSING
6.65 45 LUBRICANT (SEE NOTE), D6A3B2
1.8504
47 MM 46 HUB & SENSOR
TAPER 1.250 IN. DIA. 51 TERMINAL ASSEMBLY
4.00 PER FT. IN LENGTH

8.24

8.4646 DIA. 3.750

215 MM DIA.

3.9370 DIA. 28
100 MM CENTER BAFFLE (P28)
AROUND FAN HUB
(0.015 MIN. GAP)
OF SPEED
26, 43, 47 SENSOR
9, 10
25 6

5
NOTE FOR P33: 5
APPLY 0.125 DIA. BEAD
OF P33 TO THESE AREAS 6
ON P44 ONLY.
6
5

REDUCED VIEW AT A

NOTE FOR P45:

APPLY A COATING
OF P45 TO THESE 5.20
AREAS ON P3 ONLY.

FIG. 39. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL 5GTA26C3. E-28995B.

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2.881 20.19 16.325

+
.030
44
43
5 42
3 28 36
26

34.00
32.375 DIA.
DIA.
29.876 26.00
DIA.
.890
18

21.10 20.79
.88 DIA. DIA.
3.771

18.876
DIA. L OF ROTOR
C
& STATOR

24
25

19.30 23.92
4 5.4995
DIA.

REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION

3 STATOR COIL ASSEMBLY 25 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8
4 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 26 BOLT, 1/213 X 1 1/4
5 EXTERNAL CONNECTION 27 BOLT
6 FAN 28 HARDENED WASHER, 1/2
7 FAN HOUSING 30 BOLT, 3/816 X 1 1/2
9 BAFFLE 32 HARDENED WASHER, 3/8
10 FRAME HEAD 33 WASHER, 3/8
12 HUB AND SENSOR 34 LOCKWASHER, 3/8
13 CABLE ASSEMBLY 35 NUT, 3/816
14 BRUSHHOLDER ASSEMBLY 36 DOWEL PIN
15 BRUSHHOLDER ASSEMBLY 37 SEALER, 1473 SILMATE
16 CABLE ASSEMBLY 38 GREASE, D6A3B2
17 BRUSH 39 BOLT, 3/816 X 3/4
18 ADAPTER ASSEMBLY 40 FAN HOUSING
21 BOLT, 5/811 X 2 1/4 42 STATOR COIL ASSEMBLY
22 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8 43 EXTERNAL CONNECTION
23 BOLT, 5/811 X 1 3/4 44 TERMINAL ASSEMBLY
24 BOLT, HEX

FIG. 40. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26D1 AND D2. E-34446A.

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 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

20.60 OVER OUTLET

9.75 7.30 12.60
7 32
30 40
32
30 22.00
TO
C
L

38.00
DIA
10
36.00
DIA.

13
16 .25 6
15 14 22
21 B

17 6.09
23 25
33 34 35

12
9
CENTER BAFFLE (P9)
AROUND FAN HUB
(.070 MIN. GAP)
TAPER 1.250 IN DIA.
PER FT. IN LENGTH
4.00 6.65
8.24
3.750 28
5.251 8.4646 DIA. 27
DIA. DIA.
215 MM
3.9370
DIA.
100 MM
NOTE FOR P38: APPLY .12 DIA.
APPLY A COATING OF P38 BEAD OF P37
TO THESE AREAS OF P10 BETWEEN P40
AND P7 ONLY. AND P9

32
30

NOTE FOR P37

APPLY .12 DIA. BEAD OF
P37 TO THESE AREAS OF
P7 ONLY.

NOTE FOR P38:

APPLY A COATING OF P38
TO THESE AREAS OF P10
AND P7 ONLY.

FIG. 40. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26D1 AND D2. E-34446A.

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C
L OF SPEED
SENSOR

23 22
21
REF.

15 14

14

15

15 14

REDUCED VIEW AT A

39

32
30

PT. SIZE TORQUE (FT.LBS.)

30,39 .37516 23 1
26,27 .5013 58 2
21,23 .62511 115 5
24 .62518 196 11 REDUCED VIEW AT B

FIG. 40. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26D1 AND D2. E-34446A.

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Brushholder Adjustment
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 37,
which covers model 5GTA26B. Figs. 38 through
40 provide similar views for models 5GTA26C
and D but the item numbers may be different.
Adjust each brushholder as follows. Refer to the
Maintenance Data section, Page 4, for specifications:
NOTE: Brushes must ride in the center of the
collector rings. If new brushholders have been
installed, adjust the brushholders to center the
brushes on the collector rings.
1. Loosen bolt (10) which holds the brushholder
stud (6, 7) to the framehead (3). Place a gauge of
the proper thickness between the bottom of a
brushholder and the collector ring. Tap the
brushholder lightly until the bottom of the brush-
holder touches the gauge. Tighten the brush-
holder stud bolt (10) to a torque value of
115 "5 lb.-ft. and remove the gauge.
2. Repeat Step 1 to adjust the remaining
brushholders.
Brush Installation
CAUTION: When installing new brushes, use the
GE recommended grade. Do not mix brush
grades. Mixing brush grades in the same alterna-
tor or changing to another grade can seriously af-
fect the collector ring surface film and result in
short brush life.
Fasten brush pigtail leads under the brushholder
screws. Insert brushes in the brushholders and cock the
springs.
Adapter
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 37,
which covers model 5GTA26B. Figs. 38 through
40 provide similar views for models 5GTA26C
and D but the item numbers may be different.
1. Position adapter (5) onto the rotor shaft and se-
cure it with bolts and washers (14, 15). Tighten
the bolts to a torque value of 197 "11 lb.-ft.
2. Remove the shims which were installed between
the rotor poles and stator core.
Speed Sensor
1. Assemble the speed sensor to the bearing cap.
Adjust speed sensor as shown in Fig. 36.
2. Connect the speed sensor cable to the speed
sensor.
Fan Hub
The fan hub must be heated and shrunk onto the ta-
pered shaft extension of the alternator. Refer to the
Pulley and Fan Hub Assembly section, Page 66, for de-
tails.
Blower Housing and Fan
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 37,
which covers model 5GTA26B. Figs. 38 through
40 provide similar views for models 5GTA26C
and D but the item numbers may be different.
NOTE: Recommend using a mold release such
as lube oil or Teflon* spray on a mating flange
surface to prevent the sealant from adhering to
both surfaces.
1. Apply a 1/8 in. bead of sealer (35) between fra-
mehead (3) and inner fan housing (24).
2. Apply a coating of lubricant (45) to the inner fan
housing (24).
3. Assemble the inner fan housing (24) to the fra-
mehead (3) using bolts and washers (26, 27).
Torque bolts to 58 "2 lb.-ft.
* Product of E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co., Inc.
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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26
4. Assemble the fan (16) to the fan hub (4) using
bolts and washers (17, 13). Torque to
58 "2 lb.-ft. Check for the required minimum
gap between the fan blade and the housing as
shown in the Longitudinal Assembly drawing. If
the gap between the housing and any fan blade
at any rotational position of the fan is less than
that specified, the assembly is unacceptable.
Refer to Step 9.
5. Apply a 1/8 in. bead of sealer (35) between inner
and outer fan housings. Refer to the Longitudinal
Assembly drawing.
6. Apply a coating of lubricant (45) to the outer fan
housing (25). Refer to the Longitudinal Assembly
drawing.
7. Bolt the outer fan housing (25) to the inner fan
housing (24) using bolts and washers (29, 27).
Torque bolts to 23 "1 lb.-ft.
8. Check to ensure that the baffle (30) has the re-
quired minimum clearance from fan hub. Refer
to the Longitudinal Assembly drawing. To adjust,
loosen hardware (38) and position the baffle cor-
rectly.
9. If the fan and housing assembly is unacceptable:
a. Check to see if the housing is deformed due
to external pressures created when it was as-
sembled. If so, correct the assembly.
b. Check the fan to ensure that all blades are in
line and none are deformed. If deformed fan
blades are found, change the fan.
c. If Steps a and b check out OK, the hub may
be incorrectly mounted, or advanced too far.
Disassemble the unit and remount the hub to
accommodate the required fan blade/hous-
ing gap.
10. The fan blade/housing gap should be checked
whenever a fan is replaced, in addition to alterna-
tor overhaul.
54
ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY
(MODELS 5GTA26E & F)
NOTE: All bolt torque values presented in this
instruction are obtained with bolt threads, bolt
heads and washers lubricated with graphite
and oil. Failure to use lubrication will result in
incorrect bolt torque values.
Framehead
If the framehead (33, Fig. 7) was removed from the
stator frame during disassembly, reassemble the frame-
head to the stator frame as follows:
1. Lift the framehead to a position directly above the
stator frame. Slowly lower the framehead and
engage the locating pin.
2. Before the framehead seats on the stator frame,
assemble the framehead bolts (26, Fig. 7),
washers (27, Fig. 7) and clamp assembly
(28, Fig. 7). Lower the framehead and tighten
the bolts to a torque value of 58 "2 lb.-ft.
Bearing Assembly
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 41.
1. Clean and inspect the bearing fit on the shaft.
Remove any nicks or burrs.
2. Measure out 23 oz. of grease. Smear 1 oz. of
grease on grease seals. Refer to the Mainte-
nance Data section, Page 4, for the correct
grease specification.
3. Pack 4.5 oz. into the grease cavity of the bearing
housing (2). The grease should be located
around the outer circumference of the cavity.
4. Fill all voids in ball bearing (1) completely with
grease (approximately 11 oz.).
5. Heat bearing housing in an oven to 100_C
(212_F) and insert ball bearing into the housing
fit. Ensure that the bearing seats at the bottom of
the bearing fit. Do not heat the bearing housing
over 110_C (230_F) or oil may bleed from the
grease.
 SCREW DOWN SPEED SENSOR UNTIL IT
TOUCHES THE TOOTH. BACK OFF
120 DEGREES (0.33 TURN)
2 TIGHTEN LOCKNUT.
10
8 3
1 9 TORQUE TO
115 "5 LB.FT. 1. APPLY NALCO RC TO BORE OF HUB AND SHAFT
MATING SURFACE, PER INSTRUCTIONS IN PULLEY
.90 AND FAN HUB ASSEMBLY.
DOWEL 2. HEAT HUB TO 120 o C RISE 0.0300.040 ADVANCE.
FILL BEARING
COMPLETELY WITH
11.0 OZ. OF P11 .90 DOWEL
HUB
USE 4.5 OZ.
OF P11 IN
THIS CAVITY

A
.018

DOWEL
USE 1.0 OZ. OF P11 USE 4.5 OZ. USE 2.0 OZ. 90 o
6 HEAT TO 100 oC TYP. HUB
AT GREASE SEALS OF P11 IN OF P11 IN RISE TO ASM.
THIS CAVITY THIS CAVITY

REF. DESCRIPTION
1 BALL BEARING
2 BEARING HOUSING
3 BEARING CAP
6 HUB NOTE FOR P11:
8 GASKET FOR TYPE OF GREASE SEE
9 BOLT, 0.62511 X 2.75 MAINTENANCE DATA SECTION.
10 HARDENED WASHER, 0.625
11 GREASE, 23.0 OZ. (SEE NOTE)

CUTOUT IN HUB TO BE
LOCATED WITHIN 5 DEGREES
OF 0.75010
HOLES IN SHAFT
REDUCED
VIEW AT A

55
FIG. 41. BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26E AND F. E34448B.
TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26
6. Heat the bearing and housing assembly in an
oven to 100_C (212_F) and while it is hot, as-
semble it onto the shaft until the bearing is tight
against the shaft shoulder.
7. Heat speed sensor hub (6) to 100_C (212_F)
above ambient and assemble it onto the shaft,
tight against the inner race of the bearing.
8. Pack 4.5 oz. of grease into the cavity of bearing
cap (3). The grease should be located around
the outer circumference of the cavity.
9. Clean the mating surfaces of bearing housing (2)
and bearing cap (3) with MEK (Methyl-Ethyl-Ke-
tone).
10. Apply 2 oz. of grease to the speed sensor cavity
as shown in Fig. 41. Then assemble bearing cap
and gasket (8) to bearing housing and secure the
bearing cap with bolts (9) and washers (10).
Tighten bolts to a torque value of 115 "5 lb.-ft.
11. Rotate the assembled bearing housing on the
shaft to ensure there is no binding.
Installing Rotor and Bearing
Assembly in Stator
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 42,
which covers model 5GTA26E. Fig. 43 provides
a similar view for model 5GTA26F but the item
numbers may be different.
1. Place the rotor in a vertical position with the cou-
pling end down. Support the coupling end of the
rotor with sufficient blocking to permit the frame-
head to seat on the bearing housing when the
stator frame is lowered.
56
2. With slings and a hoist, lift the stator frame and
slowly lower it over the rotor. Insert two guide
studs through holes in the stator framehead into
the tapped holes in the bearing housing to prop-
erly align the bearing housing with the stator fra-
mehead. Then lower the stator frame over the
rotor.
3. Install bolts (26) and washers (28) to secure
bearing assembly (13) to the stator framehead.
Tighten bolts to a torque value of 115 "5 lb.-ft.
4. Place fiber shims between the rotor poles and
the stator core. Locate these shims so they will
be on the bottom side of the rotor when the alter-
nator is positioned horizontally.
CAUTION: Failure to shim the rotor may damage
the bearing and the stator coils.
5. Turn the alternator to a horizontal position.
Installing Brushholders
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 42,
which covers model 5GTA26E. Fig. 43 provides
a similar view for model 5GTA26F but the item
numbers may be different.
1. Wrap a piece of thin, hard fiber around the collec-
tor rings to protect them from damage when as-
sembling the brushholders.
2. Install brushholder and stud assemblies (15, 16)
to framehead (11) and secure with bolts (24) and
washers (25). Adjust per instructions in Brush-
holder Adjustment section, Page 65.
3. Attach brushholder cables (17) to brushholder
and stud assemblies (15, 16) using bolts and
washers. Torque bolts to 7 "1 lb.-ft.
TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

NOTES

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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26

2.881 20.19 16.325

+
.030
51

43
42 32 23
29

34.00
32.375 DIA.
DIA.
29.876 26.00
DIA.
.890
19

21.10 20.79
.88 DIA. DIA.
3.771

18.876
DIA. L OF ROTOR
C
& STATOR

27
28

19.30 23.92
4 5.4995
DIA.

REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION

4 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 29 BOLT, 1/213 X 1 1/4
6 IMPELLER 30 BOLT, 1/213 X 4 1/2
7 IMPELLER 31 BOLT, 1/213 X 2
8 INLET HOUSING FIRST STAGE 32 HARDENED WASHER, 1/2
10 OUTLET HOUSING 34 BOLT, 3/816 X 1 3/4
11 FRAME HEAD 36 NUT, 3/816
13 BEARING ASSEMBLY 37 SEALER, 1473 SILMATE
14 CABLE 38 GREASE
15 BRUSHHOLDER AND STUD ASSEMBLY 39 TAPE
16 BRUSHHOLDER AND STUD ASSEMBLY 40 CABLE TIE
17 CABLE ASSEMBLY 42 STATOR ASSEMBLY
18 BRUSH 43 EXTERNAL CONNECTION
19 ADAPTER ASSEMBLY 48 AIR BAFFLE
23 DOWEL PIN 49 BOLT
24 BOLT, 5/811 X 2 1/4 50 HARDENED WASHER, 3/8
25 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8 51 TERMINAL ASSEMBLY
26 BOLT, 5/811 X 1 3/4 52 INLET HOUSING FIRST STAGE
27 BOLT HEX 53 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE PANEL
28 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8

FIG. 42. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26E1 AND E2. E-34447A.

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 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

11.50
9.75 16.50 OVER OUTLET
TORQUE P49 TO
13 "1 LB. FT. 7.68
52
8
G 22.00
TO
48 C
L

50
49

36.00 7
DIA. 42.20
DIA.
32.25
A DIA
17 30.00
DIA. PULL CABLE TIGHT.
14 DO NOT ALLOW
16 15 P14 TO INTERFERE
WITH P7 B
.18 .18
24 25

18 6.09
26 28

31 32 10
6

30 32

TAPER 1.250 IN DIA. 13

PER FT. IN LENGTH
4.00 6.65
8.24
3.750
5.251 8.4646 DIA.
DIA. DIA.
215 MM
3.9370
DIA.
100 MM

11

NOTE FOR P37:

APPLY .12 DIA. BEAD OF
P37 TO THIS AREA OF P8
OR P10

34 NOTE FOR P38:

APPLY A COATING OF P38 50 36 34 50
50 TO THIS AREA OF P11 ONLY

FIG. 42. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26E1 AND E2. E-34447A.

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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26

52
8
48
C
L OF SPEED
SENSOR 49 50

21 C 24 25
REF.
C

16 15

15 36
50
16 34

16 15

REDUCED VIEW AT A

REDUCED VIEW AT B

11

53 14 40

INSULATE STAPLE
WITH P39
34 (2T 1/2L) 39
50
ENLARGED
52 SECTION CC

REDUCED VIEW AT G
(FOR GTA26E2 ONLY)

PT. SIZE TORQUE (FT.LBS.)

34 .37516 23 1
29, 30, 31 .5013 58 2
24, 26 .62511 115 5
27 .62518 197 11

FIG. 42. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 5GTA26E1 AND E2. E-34447A.

60
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NOTES

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GEK84744C, TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26

2.881 20.19 16.325

+
.030
51

43
42 32 23
29

34.00
32.375 DIA.
DIA.
29.876 26.00
DIA.
.890
19

21.10 20.79
.88 DIA. DIA.
3.771

18.876
DIA. L OF ROTOR
C
& STATOR

27
28

19.30 23.92

REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION

4 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 29 BOLT, 1/213 X 1 1/4
6 IMPELLER 30 BOLT, 1/213 X 4 1/2
7 IMPELLER 31 BOLT, 1/213 X 2
10 OUTLET HOUSING 32 HARDENED WASHER, 1/2
11 FRAME HEAD 34 BOLT, 3/816 X 1 3/4
13 BEARING ASSEMBLY 36 NUT, 3/816
14 CABLE 37 SEALER, 1473 SILMATE
15 BRUSHHOLDER AND STUD ASSEMBLY 38 GREASE
16 BRUSHHOLDER AND STUD ASSEMBLY 39 TAPE
17 CABLE ASSEMBLY 40 CABLE TIE
18 BRUSH 42 STATOR ASSEMBLY
19 ADAPTER ASSEMBLY 43 EXTERNAL CONNECTION
23 DOWEL PIN 48 AIR BAFFLE
24 BOLT, 5/811 X 2 1/4 49 CAP SCREW, 3/816 X 2 1/4
25 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8 50 HARDENED WASHER, 3/8
26 BOLT, 5/811 X 1 3/4 51 TERMINAL ASSEMBLY
27 BOLT HEX 52 INLET HOUSING FIRST STAGE
28 HARDENED WASHER, 5/8 53 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE PANEL

FIG. 43. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL 5GTA26F1. E-41653.

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 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C

11.50
9.75 16.50 OVER OUTLET
TORQUE P49 TO 7.68
13 "1 LB. FT.
52
G 22.00
TO
48 C
L

50
49

36.00 7 42.20
DIA. DIA.
32.25
A DIA
17 30.00
DIA.
14 PULL CABLE TIGHT.
16 15 DO NOT ALLOW
P14 TO INTERFERE
WITH P7 B
.18 .18
24 25

18 6.09
26 28

31 32 10
6

30 32

TAPER 1.250 IN DIA. 13

PER FT. IN LENGTH
4.00 6.65
8.24
3.750
5.251 8.4646 DIA.
DIA. DIA.
215 MM
3.9370
DIA.
100 MM

11

NOTE FOR P37:

APPLY .12 DIA. BEAD OF
P37 TO THIS AREA OF P10

34 NOTE FOR P38:

APPLY A COATING OF P38 50 36 34 50
50 TO THIS AREA OF P11 ONLY

FIG. 43. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL 5GTA26F1. E-41653.

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48
C
L OF SPEED
SENSOR 49 50

21 C 24 25
REF.
C

16 15 11

53
15
16
34
16 15 50

52
REDUCED VIEW AT A
52

REDUCED VIEW AT G

14
40
INSULATE STAPLE
WITH P39
36 (2T 1/2L)
50
34 39

ENLARGED
SECTION CC

REDUCED VIEW AT B

PT. SIZE TORQUE (FT.LBS.)

34 .37516 23 1
29, 30, 31 .5013 58 2
24, 26 .62511 115 5
27 .62518 197 11

FIG. 43. LONGITUDINAL ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL 5GTA26F1. E-41653.

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 TRACTION ALTERNATOR, MODEL 5GTA26, GEK84744C
Brushholder Adjustment
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 42,
which covers model 5GTA26E. Fig. 43 provides
a similar view for model 5GTA26F but the item
numbers may be different.
Adjust each brushholder as follows. Refer to the
Maintenance Data section, Page 4, for specifications:
NOTE: Brushes must ride in the center of the
collector rings. If new brushholders have been
installed, adjust the brushholders to center the
brushes on the collector rings.
1. Loosen bolt (24) which holds the brushholder
and stud assemblies (15, 16) to the framehead.
Place a gauge of the proper thickness between
the bottom of a brushholder and the collector
ring. Tap the brushholder lightly until the bottom
of the brushholder touches the gauge. Tighten
the brushholder stud bolt (24) to a torque value of
115 "5 lb.-ft. and remove the gauge.
2. Repeat Step 1 to adjust the remaining brush
holders.
Brush Installation
CAUTION: When installing new brushes, use the
GE recommended grade. Do not mix brush
grades. Mixing brush grades in the same alterna-
tor or changing to another grade can seriously af-
fect the collector ring surface film and result in
short brush life.
Fasten brush pigtail leads under the brushholder
screws. Insert brushes in the brushholders and cock the
springs.
Adapter
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 42,
which covers model 5GTA26E. Fig. 43 provides
a similar view for model 5GTA26F but the item
numbers may be different.
1. Position adapter (19) onto the rotor shaft and se-
cure it with bolts (27) and washers (28). Tighten
the bolts to a torque value of 197 "11 lb.-ft.
2. Remove the shims which were installed between
the rotor poles and stator core.
Speed Sensor
1. Assemble the speed sensor to the bearing cap.
Adjust speed sensor as shown in Fig. 41.
2. Connect the speed sensor cable to the speed
sensor.
Fan Hub
The fan hub must be heated and shrunk onto the ta-
pered shaft extension of the alternator. Refer to the
Pulley and Fan Hub Assembly section, Page 66, for de-
tails.
Blower Housing and Fan
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the numbers in
parentheses refer to items listed in Fig. 42,
which covers model 5GTA26E. Fig. 43 provides
a similar view for model 5GTA26F but the item
numbers may be different.
NOTE: Recommend using a mold release such
as lube oil or Teflon spray on a mating flange
surface to prevent the sealant from adhering to
both surfaces.
1. Assemble impeller (7) to the fan hub using bolts
(31) and washers (32). Torque bolts to
58 "2 lb.-ft.
2. Apply a light coating of lubricant to the bolt circle
of the framehead where the first stage fan hous-
ing is assembled. Apply the grease to the
framehead only.
3. Make sure surfaces are clean, then apply a
0.120 in. bead of sealer (37) just inside the bolt
circle of the first stage fan housing where it
mates with the framehead. Apply the sealant to
the fan housing only.
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4. Assemble the inner fan housing (8) to the frame-
head using bolts (34) and washers (50). Torque
the bolts to 23 "1 lb.-ft. Check for 0.180 in. gap
as shown in Fig. 42. If the gap between the hous-
ing and any fan blade at any rotational position of
the fan is less than 0.180 in., the assembly is un-
acceptable. Refer to Step 8.
5. Assemble impeller (6) to the fan hub using bolts
(30) and washers (32). Torque to 58 "2 lb.-ft.
Check for 0.180 in. gap as shown in Fig. 42. If the
gap between the housing and any fan blade at
any rotational position of the fan is less than
0.180 in., the assembly is unacceptable. Refer to
Step 8.
6. Apply a 0.120 in. bead of sealer (37) at the mat-
ing surfaces of the inner and outer fan housings.
7. Bolt the outer fan housing (10) to the inner fan
housing (8) using bolts (34), washers (50) and
nuts (36). Torque bolts to 23 "1 lb.-ft.
8. If the fan and housing assembly is unacceptable:
a. Check to see if the housing is deformed due
to external pressures created when it was as-
sembled. If so, correct the assembly.
b. Check the fan to ensure that all blades are in
line and none are deformed. If deformed fan
blades are found, change the fan.
c. If Steps a and b check out OK, the hub may
be incorrectly mounted, or advanced too far.
Disassemble the unit and remount the hub to
accommodate the required fan blade/hous-
ing gap of 0.180 in.
9. The fan blade/housing gap of 0.180 in. should be
checked whenever a fan is replaced, in addition
to alternator overhaul.
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PULLEY AND FAN HUB
ASSEMBLY
The pulley or fan hub must be heated and shrunk
onto the tapered shaft extension of the alternator. Per-
form the following instructions for proper installation:
1. Clean the hub fit on the shaft and the bore of the
hub. Remove any nicks or burrs. DO NOT FILE
HUB FIT ON SHAFT OR HUB BORE.
2. Fit hub to shaft as follows:
NOTE: Always place the hub on the shaft so that
cutouts on the hub are positioned to provide
access to the two tapped holes in the end of the
shaft.
a. Lightly cover the bore of the hub with bluing
compound.
b. Snap the cold hub onto the shaft and mark
both with chalk so the hub can be reas-
sembled in the same relative position.
c. Remove the hub from the shaft.
d. Bluing should now show on the shaft fit. If at
least 75 percent of the shaft surface in the
area of the hub fit shows bluing, the fit is satis-
factory. If not, dress down the high spots on
the shaft or the inner diameter of the hub with
fine emery paper (such as No. 400 Triemite*
or finer) and repeat the procedure until a sat-
isfactory fit is obtained. Always assemble the
hub in the same relative position to the shaft
as indicated by the chalk marks.
e. Wipe off all bluing from the bore of the hub
and the shaft fit.
3. Place the cold hub onto the shaft in the same an-
gular position as above by lining up the chalk
marks. Use an advance gauge or depth microm-
eter to measure the cold position of hub with re-
spect to the end of the shaft. Then remove the
hub.
* Product of Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co.
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4. Prior to heating the hub, apply a liberal amount of
NALCO RC* Rail Conditioner to the surface of
the hub bore and to the hub mating surface on
the shaft. Apply the NALCO with a
Scott-150**white paper towel only, then wipe dry
with clean paper towels to remove any oil depos-
its or other contaminants. Discard the paper tow-
els after using. After the hub mounting surface is
clean and dry, reapply NALCO in the same man-
ner.
5. The amount of hub advance obtained is depen-
dent upon the temperature differential between
the shaft and the hub. Raising the temperature
differential will increase the advance; lowering
the temperature differential will decrease the ad-
vance. Measure the shaft temperature, then
place the hub in an oven. Heat the hub to 120_C
(248_F) above the shaft temperature.
6. Measure the temperature of the shaft. Then,
place the hub directly into the oven, allowing the
NALCO to dry to a white film while being heated
to 120_C (248_F) above the shaft temperature.
NOTE: Temperature measurements of both
shaft and hub should be taken with a hand py-
rometer. For best results, use the same instru-
ment for measuring both temperatures.
7. Just before the hub is hot enough to mount, the
mating surfaces of the shaft should be cleaned
and NALCO reapplied in the same manner as
the hub bore. Allow the last application of NAL-
CO to dry to a white film before installing the hub.
NOTE: NALCO is not toxic or dangerous to han-
dle. However, it does dry the skin by removing
natural oils and should be washed off with soap
and water. If it comes in contact with the eyes, it
will have an abrasive effect and should be
washed out immediately with cold water.
* Product of NALCO Chemical Co.
**Product of Scott Paper Co.
8. Making sure cutouts are positioned correctly, as-
semble the hot hub by placing it onto the shaft
and quickly pushing it into position.
9. Using the same advance gauge or depth mi-
crometer used in Step 3, measure the hub ad-
vance from cold to hot positions. This mea-
surement should be between 0.030 and 0.040 in.
10. If the advance does not measure within 0.030
and 0.040 in., pull the hub from the shaft and re-
mount it. When reheating the hub, raise or lower
the hub temperature to obtain the desired ad-
vance. Raising the temperature difference will in-
crease the advance; lowering it will decrease the
advance.
NOTE: On each application, a new measure-
ment of shaft temperature must be obtained.
ALTERNATOR RUNNING TEST
Insert 0.060 fiberboard shims between the rotor field
coils and the stator. Install shims from the collector ring
end. Remove the drive adapter and install a stub shaft
(41B531068), Fig. 44, and a second bearing assembly
kit (41C630833), Fig. 45. Remove the fiberboard shims.
With the machine coupled to a drive motor, proceed
as follows:
1. Drive the alternator at 1875 rpm and apply ap-
proximately 85 d-c amperes to the rotor field to
hold 1000 volts phase to phase.
NOTE: There should be less than one percent
deviation from lowest to highest reading.
With an RMS voltmeter, measure the following:
between T13 and T14 read 192203 volts,
between T15 and T16 read 275292 volts,
between T17 and T18 read 139147 volts.
2. Run the alternator to 2100 rpm for two minutes
with 0 field amps applied. Check for maximum vi-
bration level of 0.003 in. Run at 2520 rpm for one
minute to assure no excessive vibration.
3. Block the air inlet. Run the machine at 1875 rpm
and measure a suction pressure of 8 in. H2O.
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FIG. 44. STUB SHAFT (41B531068, CHG. 2). E-28996A

BLOWER HOUSING REPAIR KIT

REPAIR PROCEDURE

If the fiberglass blower housings become damaged, The following items are contained in the Repair Kit,
the following is the recommended repair procedure. Re- GE Part No. 41A330226P1:
pair is accomplished using Repair Kit No. 375, available
from:
3 yds., 1.5 oz. chopped strand mat
1 yd., 10.5 oz. basketweave fiberglass tooling
Sherwood Pattern and Plastics Co., Inc. cloth
139 East Maple 0.5 gal. polyester resin
Hartville, Ohio 44632 1 6-oz. bottle MEK peroxide catalyst
1 can Parting wax
6 stirring paddles (tongue depressors)
NOTE: Repairs should be made when the ambi-
3 2-in. chip brushes
ent temperature is at least 65_F (18_C). Temper-
12 paper cups
atures above 85_F (29_C) will cause resin com-
3 sheets No. 50 sandpaper
pounds to set quickly, requiring speed in pro-
3 sheets No. 80 sandpaper.
cessing.

WARNING: Keep resin mix off hands; wear rub-
ber gloves. If material should come in contact
with eyes, wash out with water and see a physi-
cian immediately.
Acetone or alcohol can be used as a solvent to clean
hands and tools while the resins are in the liquid state.
Once gelation takes place and resin becomes hard, it is
impervious to all solvents.

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FIG. 45. STUB SHAFT BEARING ASSEMBLY (41C630833, CHG. 6). E-28997
FRACTURES OF THE
FIBERGLASS WALL
1. Sand the area surrounding the fracture thor-
oughly on the outside of the case. Sand a mini-
mum of 2 in. past the fracture in all directions
where possible. All oil, paint, wax and grease
must be removed from this area. Clean with sol-
vent after sanding.
2. Tear five pieces of 1.5 oz. chopped strand mat
the size of the repair area. TEAR mat, rather than
cut.
3. Pour one pint of resin into a paper cup container.
Add one teaspoonful of MEK catalyst, mix
thoroughly.
4. Paint the sanded area with catalyzed resin.
5. Apply the first piece of torn chopped strand mat
to the painted surface.
6. Saturate the glass mat with resin by patting and
daubing with a paint brush. DO NOT attempt to
brush.
7. Apply a second layer of glass mat. Repeat
Step 6. The frosty look in the glass mat is en-
trapped air bubbles. These bubbles can be re-
moved by repeated patting and daubing with the
paint brush.
8. Apply five total successive layers of glass and
resin as in Steps 6 and 7.
NOTE: Resin mixture may become hard in pa-
per cup within 10 to 15 minutes. With experi-
ence, larger batches of resin catalyst mixture
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can be made; but these larger batches will set
faster if not quickly applied to the repair area.
9. Smooth out edges of repaired area. The repair
will be hard in approximately four hours.
HOLES THROUGH THE
FIBERGLASS WALL
When a hole has been broken through the fiberglass
case, it is necessary to apply a cardboard patch larger
than the hole to the inside wall of the fiberglass part. Be-
fore applying the patch, the surface of the cardboard to
be placed against the fiberglass wall should be thor-
oughly coated with Parting wax from the Repair Kit. The
cardboard patch is taped in place, using masking or
electrical tape to secure it in a manner which will cover
the hole. The outside of the case surrounding the hole
then should be thoroughly sanded removing all oil, paint,
wax and grease as indicated in Step 1 of the previous
instruction.
1. Tear five pieces of 1.5 oz. chopped strand mat
large enough to cover the repair area.
2. Pour one pint of resin into a paper cup container.
Add one teaspoonful of MEK catalyst, mix
thoroughly.
3. Paint the sanded area surrounding the hole.
4. Stretch first layer of chopped strand mat across
the hole and pat or daub the resin on the glass.
5. Apply a second layer, pat and daub it. Saturate
the entire piece of chopped strand mat, including
the portion over the cardboard patch, being care-
ful not to disturb the cardboard patch on the in-
side of the part. It is recommended that the patch
be allowed to become hard at this point.
6. After two layers of glass have become hard, re-
peat the procedure; adding layers of glass and
resin until all five layers are in place. Remove the
cardboard patch from inside when the patch be-
comes hard.
To make a good repair when a hole has been pierced
through the case, the edges of the fiberglass part sur-
rounding the hole should be tapered down to a feather
edge on the outside by sanding. When the five layers of
the patch have been applied, a depression will appear in
the hole area. This can be filled with small additional
pieces of chopped strand mat until the outside of the
case has a smooth, unbroken appearance.
The Repair Kit contains a piece of basketweave fi-
berglass cloth. To give strength and a good appearance
to repairs made to fiberglass cases, one layer of this
cloth can be applied to the finished repaired area while
still wet.
OUTLINE DRAWINGS
Refer to Figs. 46 through 48 for Outline drawings.

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NOTES

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IMPORTANT: FOR ENGINE MANUFACTURER:

THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
LOCATED IN A SPACE WHICH
(1) PROVIDES SUFFICIENT ACCESSIBILITY
FOR BRUSH INSPECTION.
(2) ALLOWS REMOVAL OF ALL THE BRUSHES
AND PIGTAIL FASTENERS.
(3) ALLOWES MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO
COMPLY TO THE GE MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
THE ECCENTRICITY OF BELL HOUSING REGISTER
SHALL NOT EXCEED .012 T.I.R.
THE RUNOUT OF FLYWHEEL O.D. FOR ALTERNATOR
COUPLING REGISTER SHALL NOT EXCEED .004 T.I.R.
AXIAL PRELOAD ON BEARING SHALL NOT EXCEED 750#
APPROX. MACHINE WEIGHT=7880 LBS.

+.002
.000
29.875
DIA

21.62
DIA

18.875 +.002
.000 C.G.
DIA

A
B

18.56
AIR OUT
DIA

32.50
DIA

.56 DIA. DRAIN HOLE & FOR

AIR PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS
BELL HOUSING
REGISTER FACE
SPEED SENSOR
41.76 ACCESS COVER

FIG. 46. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, C3 AND C4. E-28192B.

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38.64
6.94

19.32

.4375 DIA.THRU
10 HOLES

COLLECTOR RING LEADS

F1 LEAD EXTENDS 4. 1/2 FT. APPROX. FROM FRAME 25020 TAP THRU
F2 LEAD EXTENDS 3 FT. APPROX. FROM FRAME 15 PLACES
225/24 CABLE. HOLE IN TERMINAL FOR
.25 DIA. SCREW.
41.60 IN FIBERGLASS
41.40

F2
22.00

F1

C.G.

AIR OUT

SPEED SENSOR CABLES

2#18 AWG CABLES WITH
SHIELDING SPLIT &
TWISTED FOR THIRD LEAD.
CABLE EXTENDS APPROX.
25 FT. FROM FRAME 84

20.80

BRUSH MAINTENANCE
OPENINGS (2)

FIG. 46. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, C3 AND C4. E-28192B.

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WEIGHT OF RIGID AIR DUCT ATTACHMENTS TO BLOWER INLET

AND OUTLET FLANGE MUST NOT EXCEED 50 LBS. EACH.

MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DUCT PRESSURE DROP (AIR, IN. H 2 O)

ENGINE SPEEDRPM INLET DROP 1 2 OUTLET DROP 3 4
1800NO FILTER 1.5 1.0
1800WITH FILTER 2.5 1.0
1900NO FILTER 2.0 1.2
1900WITH FILTER 3.0 1.2
2000NO FILTER 2.5 1.6
2000WITH FILTER 3.5 1.6
ATMOSPHERE 1 AIR
2100NO FILTER 3.0 2.0
IN
2100WITH FILTER 4.0 2.0
2
NOTE:
VALUES ABOVE APPLY TO PURCHASED
DRIVE SYSTEM APPLICATIONS. 3 AIR OUT 4 AXLE
BOX
AIR IN ALTERNATOR
9.90 5.00 O.D. PIPE FOR
BLOWER INLET IN FIBERGLASS
MOUNTING FACE AIR CONNECTION

AIR OUT

34.00
DIA
36.00
DIA
39.00
DIA 41.20
DIA
1.008 UNC2B TAP
1.25 DEEP
4 HOLES EACH SIDE
BELL HOUSING
REGISTER FACE
66.17

FIG. 46. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, C3 AND C4. E-28192B.

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.62511 TAP 1.50 DEEP .37524 TAP .75 DEEP

12 HOLES EQ. SP. FOR 8 HOLES EQUALLY SPACED
.62511 TAP THRU ON 6.125 DIA. BOLT CIRCLE C
ALLOY BOLTS & HARDENED
WASHERS, TIGHTENED TO 16 HOLES EQ. SP.
150170 FT. LBS. TORQUE +.005
.000
.635 DIA.
1.25 DEEP
2 HOLES EQ. SP.

AIR OUTLET
4 OPENINGS

+ .002
.000
2.750 DIA.

C
.437520 TAP .90 DEEP
4 HOLES ON 3.75 DIA. VIEW AT B
BOLT CIRCLE

DRIVE SHAFT
MOUNTING FACE

+_ .03
35.00 1.95

VIEW AT A 6.65 +_ .003

.000
59.00 6.625 DIA.
.080 THK. TERMINALS &
.37516 TAP, .38 DEEP
6 HOLES FOR AUX.
WINDINGS TO BELL
HOUSING
REGISTER PLATE
T13
T14 T17, T18 CONNECTIONS OMITTED ON
T16
T15 GTA26C4 MODEL
T18 SECTION CC
T17 .375 DIA. 2 HOLES PER LEAD

T1
T2
T3

VIEW AT E

VIEW AT D

FIG. 46. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26B1, B2, C1, C3 AND C4. E-28192B.

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IMPORTANT: FOR ENGINE MANUFACTURER:

THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
LOCATED IN A SPACE WHICH
(1) PROVIDES SUFFICIENT ACCESSIBILITY
FOR BRUSH INSPECTION.
(2) ALLOWS REMOVAL OF ALL THE BRUSHES
AND PIGTAIL FASTENERS.
(3) ALLOWES MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO
COMPLY TO THE GE MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
THE ECCENTRICITY OF BELL HOUSING REGISTER
SHALL NOT EXCEED .012 T.I.R.
THE RUNOUT OF FLYWHEEL O.D. FOR ALTERNATOR
COUPLING REGISTER SHALL NOT EXCEED .004 T.I.R.
AXIAL PRELOAD ON BEARING SHALL NOT EXCEED 750#
APPROX. MACHINE WEIGHT=7880 LBS.

.125 NPT HOLE FOR

AIR PRESSURE
MEASUREMENTS

21.87
+.002 39.00
.000 DIA.
29.875
DIA
21.62
DIA
+.002 C.G.
.000
18.875
A DIA
15.50
18.56 DIA.
DIA

32.50 34.00
DIA N.P. D
DIA.
POWER TAKEOFF
CLEARANCE
.56 DIA. DRAIN HOLE & FOR
1.02 AIR PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS
SPEED SENSOR
ACCESS COVER
BELL HOUSING
REGISTER FACE

FIG. 47. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26D1 AND D2. E33949B.

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6.61
38.40

41.64

COLLECTOR RING LEADS

F1 LEAD EXTENDS 4.5 FT. APPROX. FROM FRAME .4375 DIA.(10 HOLES)
F2 LEAD EXTENDS 3 FT. APPROX. FROM FRAME IN BLOWER HSG.
AIR INLET FLANGE
225/24 CABLE. HOLE IN TERMINAL FOR
.25 DIA. SCREW. 2.08 USABLE STRAIGHT SECTION
(TO ATTACH DUCTING)

E
15.88 22.00
F2 OUTSIDE DIA.
BLOWER HSG.
AIR OUTLET
F1

BLOWER AIR
OUTLET MAY
BE ROTATED
SPEED SENSOR CABLES IN INCREMENTS
OF 15 o
2#18 AWG CABLES WITH 84 o 20.80
SHIELDING SPLIT &
TWISTED FOR THIRD LEAD.
CABLE EXTENDS APPROX.
25 FT. FROM FRAME o
12

BRUSH MAINTENANCE
OPENINGS (2)

FIG. 47. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26D1 AND D2. E33949B.

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WEIGHT OF RIGID AIR DUCT ATTACHMENTS TO BLOWER INLET

AND OUTLET FLANGE MUST NOT EXCEED 50 LBS. EACH.

MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DUCT PRESSURE DROP (AIR, IN. H2 O)

ENGINE SPEEDRPM INLET DROP 1 2 OUTLET DROP 3 4
1900NO FILTER 2.0 1.2
1900WITH FILTER 3.0 1.2
2000NO FILTER 2.5 1.6
2000WITH FILTER 3.5 1.6
ATMOSPHERE 1 AIR
2100NO FILTER 3.0 2.0
IN
2100WITH FILTER 4.0 2.0
2
NOTE:
VALUES ABOVE APPLY TO PURCHASED
DRIVE SYSTEM APPLICATIONS. 3 AIR OUT 4 AXLE
BOX
ALTERNATOR

AIR IN
BLOWER INLET 54.84
MOUNTING FACE B
5.00 O.D.
AIR OUTLET
C

B
41.20
DIA.
C

AIR OUT

1.008 UNC2B TAP

1.25 DEEP
4 HOLES EACH SIDE
74.17

FIG. 47. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26D1 AND D2. E33949B.

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.62511 TAP 1.50 DEEP .375 DIA. 2 HOLES PER LEAD

12 HOLES EQ. SP. FOR .360 THK. X .765 WIDE LEADS
ALLOY BOLTS & HARDENED .62511 TAP THRU
WASHERS, TIGHTENED TO 16 HOLES EQ. SP.
150170 FT. LBS. TORQUE +.005
.000
.635 DIA.
1.25 DEEP
2 HOLES EQ. SP.
T1
T2
T3
AIR OUTLET
4 OPENINGS

AIR OUT
SECTION CC
SHOWING MAIN POWER LEADS

+_ .03
35.00
BLOWER .37524 TAP. .75 DEEP
VIEW AT A HOUSING DRIVE SHAFT 8 HOLES EQ. SP.
MOUNTING FACE ON 6.125 DIA. B.C.

+.002
.080 THK. TERMINALS & 6.65 .000
.37516 TAP, .38 DEEP 2.750 +.003
1.95 DIA. .000
6 HOLES FOR AUX.
WINDINGS 6.625
59.00 DIA.
T17 & T18 WINDINGS
OMITTED ON D2 MODEL
T13
T14 TO BELL HOUSING
T16 REGISTER FACE
T15 .437520 TAP, .90 DEEP
T18 ENLARGED 4 HOLES ON 3.75 DIA. B.C.
T17 VIEW AT D

SECTION BB VIEW AT E

FIG. 47. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26D1 AND D2. E33949B.

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IMPORTANT: FOR ENGINE MANUFACTURER:

THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
LOCATED IN A SPACE WHICH
(1) PROVIDES SUFFICIENT ACCESSIBILITY
FOR BRUSH INSPECTION.
(2) ALLOWS REMOVAL OF ALL THE BRUSHES
AND PIGTAIL FASTENERS.
(3) ALLOWES MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO
COMPLY TO THE GE MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
THE ECCENTRICITY OF BELL HOUSING REGISTER
SHALL NOT EXCEED .012 T.I.R.
THE RUNOUT OF FLYWHEEL O.D. FOR ALTERNATOR
COUPLING REGISTER SHALL NOT EXCEED .004 T.I.R.
AXIAL PRELOAD ON BEARING SHALL NOT EXCEED 750#
APPROX. MACHINE WEIGHT=8230 LBS.

9.85 .125 NPT HOLE FOR

39.96 AIR PRESSURE
MEASUREMENTS

+.002 39.00
.000 DIA.
29.875
DIA

21.62
DIA
18.875 +.002 C.G.
DIA .000

A 24.08
.06
14.00
DIA

34.00
32.50 DIA.
DIA N.P. D
POWER TAKEOFF
CLEARANCE
.56 DIA. DRAIN HOLE & FOR
AIR PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS
BELL HOUSING
REGISTER FACE

FIG. 48. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26E1, E2 AND F1. E33947B.

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6.61
38.40

.4375 DIA.(10 HOLES) 41.64

IN BLOWER HSG.
AIR INLET FLANGE

BLOWER AIR
OUTLET MAY BE 2.00 USABLE STRAIGHT SECTION
ROTATED IN (TO ATTACH DUCTING)
INCREMENTS OF 15o

COLLECTOR RING LEADS

F1 LEAD EXTENDS 4.5 FT. APPROX. FROM FRAME
F2 LEAD EXTENDS 3 FT. APPROX. FROM FRAME
225/24 CABLE. HOLE IN TERMINAL FOR
.25 DIA. SCREW.

15.88
OUTSIDE DIA.
BLOWER HSG.
AIR OUTLET
F2

F1

SPEED SENSOR CABLES

2#18 AWG CABLES WITH
SHIELDING SPLIT &
TWISTED FOR THIRD LEAD.
CABLE EXTENDS APPROX. 84 o
25 FT. FROM FRAME

3.76
8.00 BRUSH MAINTENANCE
OPENINGS (2)

FIG. 48. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26E1, E2 AND F1. E33947B.

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WEIGHT OF RIGID AIR DUCT ATTACHMENTS

TO BLOWER INLET AND OUTLET FLANGE
MUST NOT EXCEED 50 LBS. EACH.
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DUCT PRESSURE DROP (AIR, IN. H2 O)
ENGINE SPEEDRPM INLET DROP 1 2 OUTLET DROP 3 4
1800NO FILTER
1900NO FILTER
1900WITH FILTER
2000NO FILTER VALUES LATER
2000WITH FILTER
2100NO FILTER
2100WITH FILTER
NOTE:
VALUES ABOVE APPLY TO PUBLISHED
DRIVE SYSTEM APPLICATION.

ATMOSPHERE 1 AIR
IN
2

3 AIR OUT 4 AXLE

BOX
ALTERNATOR

AMBIENT AIR
AIR IN TEMP. PANEL
BLOWER INLET (GTA26E2 & F1)
MOUNTING FACE 5.00 O.D. B
AIR OUTLET
C

39.00 42.20
DIA DIA
AIR OUT

1.008 UNC2B TAP

1.25 DEEP
4 HOLES EACH SIDE

74.26

FIG. 48. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26E1, E2 AND F1. E33947B.

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.080 THK. TERMINALS &

.37516 TAP, .38 DEEP
4 HOLES FOR AUX.
.62511 TAP THRU WINDINGS
AMBIENT AIR 16 HOLES EQ. SP.
TEMP. +.005
PANEL .000 T14T13
(GTA26E2 .635 DIA. T16
& F1) 1.25 DEEP T15
2 HOLES EQ. SP.

AIR OUTLET
4 OPENINGS

AIR OUT SECTION BB

.375 DIA. 2 HOLES PER LEAD

.360 THK. X .765 WIDE LEADS

+_ .03
35.00 T1
T2
VIEW AT A T3
.62511 TAP 1.50 DEEP
12 HOLES EQ. SP. FOR
ALLOY BOLTS & HARDENED
WASHERS, TIGHTENED TO
150170 FT. LBS. TORQUE

SECTION CC
(SHOWING MAIN POWER LEADS)

DRIVE SHAFT
MOUNTING FACE

.37524 TAP. .75 DEEP

+.002 8 HOLES EQ. SP.
6.65 .000 ON 6.125 DIA. B.C.
2.750
DIA. +.003
1.95 .000
6.625
59.00 DIA.

TO BELL HOUSING .437520 TAP, .90 DEEP

REGISTER FACE 4 HOLES ON 3.75 DIA. B.C.
ENLARGED
VIEW AT D

FIG. 48. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR MODELS 5GTA26E1, E2 AND F1. E33947B.

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