Can't line up alternator bolt...help?
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Upper (pivot) bolt in no problem. The lower alternator hole won't line up with the arm that holds the locknut. The alternator won't line up throughout the range of motion, from the top of the bracket to the bottom. What did I screw up?
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Re: Can't line up alternator bolt...help?
Loosen the OTHER bolt holding that bracket.
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This is my 1st time ever using a site like this so sorry if I'm doing this wrong. I realize this is 4 years old but I am having the same issue. I replaced my head gasket and got everything put back together (including the alternator) and realized I hadn't set my timing. So I took everything back apart to set the timing and now getting the alternator back on looks like the picture above. If I loosen every single bolt holding the motor mount and alternator to the block then I can manage it however, I cant access the bolts under the alternator to the mount.
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remove alternator again, loosen the bolt of the bracket
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Re: Can't line up alternator bolt...help?
This is my 1st time ever using a site like this so sorry if I'm doing this wrong. I realize this is 4 years old but I am having the same issue. I replaced my head gasket and got everything put back together (including the alternator) and realized I hadn't set my timing. So I took everything back apart to set the timing and now getting the alternator back on looks like the picture above. If I loosen every single bolt holding the motor mount and alternator to the block then I can manage it however, I cant access the bolts under the alternator to the mount.
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Ensure you tighten that bolt back up afterwards or you may be replacing the ECU sooner than you'd like.
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Re: Can't line up alternator bolt...help?
You are right! Electricity takes the path of least resistance. If the alternator doesn't have a good ground to the engine, the path of least resistance becomes the control wiring. The ECU wouldn't appreciate being forced to eat the entire output of the alternator.
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