Hi Benchracer:
Another very good post for you It will tell you how to proceed to get to the brushes.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=34231&highlight=alternator+rebuilt+brush

Hope this helps. Dont forget to post what happens. This is the only way we all get the feed back. If you decide to rebuilt yourself, please take pictures for others in future to see.

MVK

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