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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 06:30 PM
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Generator issues

I have a problem with my generator mounting the top bolts in fine but not the bottom I think I have a 6 cyl generator on an 8 I don't know if the tabs on the generator are different any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 09:28 PM
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I think the tab you are talking about is for the bolt for the adjustment arm. It's possible you have a six cylinder generator, they are clocked at a different location, one is left of center, the other is right.. I have a V8 one on my 6 cylinder but found a longer arm to use in my pile of junk.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 08:24 PM
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Thanks that explains a lot I do have the 6 cyl generator thanks for the help.
 
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