Citroen 2cv Dynamo Diagnosis

[@davidperkins3884]

Always enjoy your mechanic videos of joleen , looking forward to your other car project videos, rather windy today lol

[@chriscansdale6389]

Hi Oliver, I realise this was from 3 years ago, but I have a suggestion that might help someone in an emergency to keep their car going until new brushes can be sought. The condition you describe is because there is insufficient tension on the brush to keep it in good enough contact with the commutator. This is because the spring bottoms out on the brush holder. In a pinch, you can slip some packing material between the end of the spring and the end of the brush next to the brush lead. This will lift the spring off the brush holder and reapply pressure to the brush, holding it onto the commutator properly. It's not a long term solution, but will get you charging again until new brushes can be fitted...

[@harryharker9564]

Great informative vid ,just bought a 1962 AZU 250 so need to know all these things .Thanks Oliver

[@gerryaddison8677]

Another well presented and informative tinkering video, well done and thanks.

[@OliverPickard]

I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@Ricketik65]

Nice work and very clearly explained.

[@Berce.Martin]

Very well done, Oliver! Very similar is repairing a starter motor, which some people still rather hit with a hammer than get it repaired :)

[@wynkindeworde6504]

Why not clean the commutator while you are there?

[@ronmarkell4436]

What makes the dynamo 6 or 12 volt? Is it the regulator? Is it possible to convert a 6 volt dynamo to a 12 volt by simply changing the regulator?

[@OliverPickard]

No it's the way the dynamo is made

[@jimmenycricket4598]

Thinking about buying a 2CV, but not sure what to look out for, where to go. Would you recommend buying a rebuilt 2CV from the likes of 2CV City in Bradford or The 2CV Shop in Wiltshire?

[@OliverPickard]

I will include a link to my buyers guide but as a general rule original parts and cars tend to be better quality although I don't have any experience with UK specialists other than Ecas parts who are extremely honest and helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKfJhJWiaKyhg6c

[@joostvisser7431]

Do you have any tips on what you should check or do before going on a roadtrip with a 2cv? I am planning to go to schotland this summer (I live in the Netherlands) and I do not want to be stranded there haha.

[@OliverPickard]

I'd give it a good service and good visual check (things like the suspension knife edges) and put together a little tool kit with some basic spares

[@markdibben7890]

Excellent video again. All very good things to know about, even if you don't have a dynamo. One question you may have been asked before: why haven't you painted the headlight backs, is it simply because you like the patina?

[@OliverPickard]

Jolene came to me with the wrong headlights from a later model there's a whole story with these I made a video called tractor headlights

[@arnejansen864]

Hey man, yesterday I bought my first 2cv. She's a red 2cv6 special and I'll be using her a a daily driver for work and such. Just wanted to let you know as you're videos gave me the confidence to do so

[@OliverPickard]

Congratulations Arne happy new car

[@craigp8430]

Very well presented video, keep it up

[@tinkerbell2606]

great video, good information, thanks

[@danr1920]

Much different than anything I've seen. American English we have generators pre mid to early '60's and modern alternators. Brass for the nuts is a good choice as they are less likely to corrode.

[@OliverPickard]

Brass nuts don't seize 😉