Baldor — Magnetic Pickup Replacement
Repair & overhaul · Magnetic pickup speed sensor
From a Baldor service manual covering: GLC100, GLC125, GLC30, GLC35, GLC45, GLC50, GLC60, GLC80, MN2408. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Baldor (Baldor Generators / Baldor Electric Company) GLC100, Baldor (Baldor Generators / Baldor Electric Company) GLC80
Before you start
- Do not insert a screwdriver into the magnetic pickup hole - threads can be damaged
- Do not use the generator cooling fan to rotate the engine/generator
Procedure
- Disconnect battery from generator set; remove old magnetic pickup sensor.
- Center a flywheel gear ring tooth in the pickup hole; rotate engine via crank pulley.
- Measure distance d from tooth top to outside of flywheel housing.
- Set jam nut slightly beyond d (d+) so pickup fully threads into housing.
- Thread magnetic pickup into flywheel housing until it bottoms on tooth.
- Back pickup out 1/2 turn and tighten jam nut to flywheel housing.
- Verify proper operation (1.3 VAC while cranking).
- Apply a drop of wicking fastener adhesive to the locking nut.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- 1/2 turn out
- 1.3 VAC while cranking
Full service-parts list: Baldor (Baldor Generators / Baldor Electric Company) GLC100 →, Baldor (Baldor Generators / Baldor Electric Company) GLC80 →
Source: Baldor service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.