Re: Johnson AD-12 mystery

[aquasonic]

I took another look at the pictures. I notice that the two long screws that attach the coils to the armature plate base are missing. These two screws, along with two short screws on the plate itself are all that holds the armature plate down to the base. I am wondering now if the plate is not seated properly and is causing the contact with the flywheel?

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