There are rebuilt generators and used ones on Ebay. John Deere 110s used Delco Remy starter generators as did many other garden tractors. I recently rebuilt the one for my '66 110. They're easy to rebuild yourself if you choose to and many rebuild videos on YouTube. I got a good rebuild kit from seller plbautoelectricsupply on Ebay for $16.50 that had 2 ball bearings, new brushes and springs and retaining o-ring. My armature was ok, only needed clean up and polishing of the copper commutator section. If the copper has significant grooves it'll need to be turned in a lathe by a shop to clean up. I've seen new armatures also on Ebay for about $60. Field coil kits also are available if needed. Search 'delco generator rebuild kits' on Ebay and lots of kits show up. You may only need the $16.50 kit like I did. It's an easy dis assembly, remove the drive pulley nut and pulley, 2 through bolts and it usually comes easily apart. I'm sure there must be rebuild shops in your area if you need to find one. My generator had a sticker of a rebuild shop in Michigan. I can pass the info to you if you'd like but unfortunately I don't know anything about their rebuilds. Take a look at the rebuild videos on You Tube to see how rebuilds are done when you have a chance. If you need the model number of the Delco Remy unit mine has just let me know.
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Tsb3's suggestion of the video by ivsavetractors is also a very good reference as he's pointing out. That parts supplier has a great series on a lot of garden tractor repairs, adjustments, and restoration. Also,if you're not familiar with Brian Miller's site gardentractorpullingtips.com be sure to take a look at his extensive series of photos, info, and parts offerings as well. He has an incredible wealth of information on Kohler engines, the best I've ever seen.
Here's a photo of the Delco Remy starter/generator tag I stamped and riveted to the one I rebuilt. The model and serial numbers are exactly what was on the original tag. The tag in this photo was purchased as a blank reproduction tag that I got on Ebay to replace the original tag that was in rough shape and needing replacement.
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The Delco Remy starter/generator I rebuilt is the first one I've ever rebuilt so I don't claim by any means to be an expert on these units. I've seen this same model number on several Delco Remy starter/generators that I saw for sale over the past 3 years on Ebay that were listed as starter/generators for John Deere 110 round fenders. Hopefully some of our other members can give more of a break down on the serial number and more insight on whether the first 3 digits actually refer to a John Deere 110 or not. I'm also not absolutely certain that the last four digits, 1970 are reference to the year or not. Since my unit had a sticker of a starter and generator rebuilding shop in Michigan, I also not able to verify if it was the original starter/generator from my 1966 110 but it's been performing fine for me after installation of the rebuild kit bought on Ebay. This type of unit is very common on several brands of garden tractors besides John Deere's such as Cub Cadet, Case, and quite a few others.
Here's a photo of the Delco Remy starter/generator tag I stamped and riveted to the one I rebuilt. The model and serial numbers are exactly what was on the original tag. The tag in this photo was purchased as a blank reproduction tag that I got on Ebay to replace the original tag that was in rough shape and needing replacement.
The Delco Remy starter/generator I rebuilt is the first one I've ever rebuilt so I don't claim by any means to be an expert on these units. I've seen this same model number on several Delco Remy starter/generators that I saw for sale over the past 3 years on Ebay that were listed as starter/generators for John Deere 110 round fenders. Hopefully some of our other members can give more of a break down on the serial number and more insight on whether the first 3 digits actually refer to a John Deere 110 or not. I'm also not absolutely certain that the last four digits, 1970 are reference to the year or not. Since my unit had a sticker of a starter and generator rebuilding shop in Michigan, I also not able to verify if it was the original starter/generator from my 1966 110 but it's been performing fine for me after installation of the rebuild kit bought on Ebay. This type of unit is very common on several brands of garden tractors besides John Deere's such as Cub Cadet, Case, and quite a few others.
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