OK, parts have arrived, and I'm rebuilding the generator after my adventure driving home from Oregon to purchase the wagon. See the attached image, a full rebuild is definitely needed. The problem I'm facing now is how to remove the bolts on the side of the generator that hold in the field coils? The Ford 1957 shop manual shows a setup involving a bench press and a custom tool to remove the bolt. Assuming that is no longer available, how do I get the bolts out?



I've tried a 1/4" socket drive directly into the bolt holes. It is close but too small and will round the bolt hole.



I bought some 1/4" steel stock. That fit fairly well, just a bit loose but the 5/16" was too large. With a socket and ratchet drive on the end of the stock I could try to turn it, but it just rounded the stock.



Any other thoughts? I've tried several hardware stores and auto parts stores, but no luck.







Jim - Erie Colorado, 1957 Country Sedan