Alternator installation tip.

[Foot0069]

It seems you always have to battle the thing to get it back in the mount. Pushing the spacers back a bit opens the clearance.

 

[OR VietVet]

It seems you always have to battle the thing to get it back in the mount. Pushing the spacers back a bit opens the clearance.

Yep, good call. I have always removed all the attaching bolts and then grabbed the top of the alternator and pushed/pulled it and the rocking motion seems to move that spacer just enough to allow for the easier removal and install. If the spacer did not move, then a pry bar to remove and pliers to squeeze the spacer to where you want it.

 

[Doubeleive]

I use a dead blow and tap it in just perfect

 

[Foot0069]

I use a dead blow and tap it in just perfect

I have to buy a new hammer. My Estwing dead blow shattered last time I used it.

 

[Doubeleive]

I have to buy a new hammer. My Estwing dead blow shattered last time I used it.

I have a variety of sledge hammers to rubber mallet, the handiest one is a 3 lb harbor freight special lol
if it takes more force than what a dead blow will do and I don't want to crack or mar the surface too much then I use a piece of wood to absorb the impact.

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

Putting a little pinch on the spacers is the trick I use as well. They draw back in nicely when the bolts get torqued. Pry bar for removal however.

 

[Foot0069]

I have a variety of sledge hammers to rubber mallet, the handiest one is a 3 lb harbor freight special lol
if it takes more force than what a dead blow will do and I don't want to crack or mar the surface too much then I use a piece of wood to absorb the impact.

That 3lb maul is one of my favorite . That Estwing gives a licking and keeps on ticking.

 

[Foot0069]

Yep, good call. I have always removed all the attaching bolts and then grabbed the top of the alternator and pushed/pulled it and the rocking motion seems to move that spacer just enough to allow for the easier removal and install. If the spacer did not move, then a pry bar to remove and pliers to squeeze the spacer to where you want it.

Me too. After I pried the alternator off I stood there looking at and had a brain fart.

 

[Foot0069]

I think next time a little penetrating oil, and give it a bit might be smart

 

[YukonGTmaster]

I think next time a little penetrating oil, and give it a bit might be smart

If I have planned maintenance on my truck, I like to soak the fasteners in penetrating fluid the week prior.