Stator issue fitting:

Today I replaced a failing stator. After watching a thread from Chris Rooke, I started. Installed the new stator, and went to measure it from the rotor for clearance. After watching the video, .008 was recommended. I got the proper clearance at 12/6/9 side but at the 3 O'clock side , VERY tight, very tight .008 I tried hitting the stator as recommended to move it slightly, to gain the needed .008. After beating the crap out of it, got a little more,but not what it needs. If I broke one of the studs I would scream!!!!!!!! read another post about someone doing something with the studs. I'm not sure about attempting that? There has to be an easier way. Spent 4 hrs today, and no further ahead than when I started. CRAZY!! If anyone has an magic cure, I'm listening. Robert TN

If you have a dremel tool and lots of sanding rolls you can take off material in the tight spot. Pounding on it is a poor idea. Perhaps a sanding roll in a drill? A trip to HF or Lowes or home depot. Use a dust mask or respirator.
The stators all seem to be tight around 3 o'clock. I bought an oscillating spindle sander just for this job because I run into it often.

seattle##gs said:

If you have a dremel tool and lots of sanding rolls you can take off material in the tight spot. Pounding on it is a poor idea. Perhaps a sanding roll in a drill? A trip to HF or Lowes or home depot. Use a dust mask or respirator.
The stators all seem to be tight around 3 o'clock. I bought an oscillating spindle sander just for this job because I run into it often.

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Yes to this method . Work the holes more open .
Don't forget the original rotor will have lost a lot of magnetism after 50 or more years ...

Make sure the studs are threaded all the way in, then take a sharpie and mark the side of the stud in the direction it has to go to move the stator to the correct position.... If you mark the 3 o'clock stud, then mark the 9 o'clock stud too. Take them both out grip the threaded part in a vise with wooden blocks against the threads then slide a long pipe over the stud and give it a baby bend... just a little goose , not a big oink . It takes almost nothing to get a few thousandths. Do both studs in the direction the stator needs to go (indicated by the sharpie mark) Thread the 2 studs back in and remeasure the gaps... not... rocket... science repeat as needed..