Removing Alternator Mounting Bracket?
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Removing Alternator Mounting Bracket?
Hey all.
I'm trying to reach the fuel supply to the left (?) side of the engine. It has a visible leak.
In order to reach this coupling, it appears I need to take off the alternator and the mounting bracket.
I've got the alternator off, but how do you get the mounting bracket off? It appears there are additional bolts behind the power steering pully. But do I really need to go to all that effort to get the bracket off?
The manual states that the pulley can be removed 2 times before it needs to be replaced, so I'd prefer not to remove it if at all possible. As well they state I need a "pulley removal/installation tool" - is this for real or can I use something else?
Any thoughts or suggestions as to how I get to this?
THANKS!!
I'm trying to reach the fuel supply to the left (?) side of the engine. It has a visible leak.
In order to reach this coupling, it appears I need to take off the alternator and the mounting bracket.
I've got the alternator off, but how do you get the mounting bracket off? It appears there are additional bolts behind the power steering pully. But do I really need to go to all that effort to get the bracket off?
The manual states that the pulley can be removed 2 times before it needs to be replaced, so I'd prefer not to remove it if at all possible. As well they state I need a "pulley removal/installation tool" - is this for real or can I use something else?
Any thoughts or suggestions as to how I get to this?
THANKS!!
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Originally Posted by OsbornFamily
Hey all.
I'm trying to reach the fuel supply to the left (?) side of the engine. It has a visible leak.
In order to reach this coupling, it appears I need to take off the alternator and the mounting bracket.
I've got the alternator off, but how do you get the mounting bracket off? It appears there are additional bolts behind the power steering pully. But do I really need to go to all that effort to get the bracket off?
The manual states that the pulley can be removed 2 times before it needs to be replaced, so I'd prefer not to remove it if at all possible. As well they state I need a "pulley removal/installation tool" - is this for real or can I use something else?
Any thoughts or suggestions as to how I get to this?
THANKS!!
I'm trying to reach the fuel supply to the left (?) side of the engine. It has a visible leak.
In order to reach this coupling, it appears I need to take off the alternator and the mounting bracket.
I've got the alternator off, but how do you get the mounting bracket off? It appears there are additional bolts behind the power steering pully. But do I really need to go to all that effort to get the bracket off?
The manual states that the pulley can be removed 2 times before it needs to be replaced, so I'd prefer not to remove it if at all possible. As well they state I need a "pulley removal/installation tool" - is this for real or can I use something else?
Any thoughts or suggestions as to how I get to this?
THANKS!!
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Adding an image
I think this worked......if not I've got a gallery started with the image in it.
Thanks to PSNut, voila, the bracket pivots! Go figure! Now, the air intake and insulated pipe are obstructing my pivoting. (note the line running from the PS fluid)
I will work on taking the air intake off tomorrow (working around the Seahawk game of course!).
Am I missing something? Sorry to be so dense, but I promise you only have to tell me once
(well, usually)
Thanks to PSNut, voila, the bracket pivots! Go figure! Now, the air intake and insulated pipe are obstructing my pivoting. (note the line running from the PS fluid)
I will work on taking the air intake off tomorrow (working around the Seahawk game of course!).
Am I missing something? Sorry to be so dense, but I promise you only have to tell me once
(well, usually)
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Originally Posted by OsbornFamily
I think this worked......if not I've got a gallery started with the image in it.
Thanks to PSNut, voila, the bracket pivots! Go figure! Now, the air intake and insulated pipe are obstructing my pivoting. (note the line running from the PS fluid)
I will work on taking the air intake off tomorrow (working around the Seahawk game of course!).
Am I missing something? Sorry to be so dense, but I promise you only have to tell me once (well, usually)
Thanks to PSNut, voila, the bracket pivots! Go figure! Now, the air intake and insulated pipe are obstructing my pivoting. (note the line running from the PS fluid)
I will work on taking the air intake off tomorrow (working around the Seahawk game of course!).
Am I missing something? Sorry to be so dense, but I promise you only have to tell me once
(well, usually)
. How's the hands looking?...pretty beat-up like mine.Nut
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Yup, the knicks, scrapes, you name it.... 
The countless bumps on my head as I'm trying to find the right tool, the path to/from the house as I print out stuff from the manual, the autopilot to the store(s) for tools and parts, and the downward balance of my bank account......
And, yet, this is so much more satisfying than dropping it off at the mechanic and swiping my card later!
Thanks to all for the help! I'll keep you posted........
Gonna try and get that air intake off before the game......go hawks!
The countless bumps on my head as I'm trying to find the right tool, the path to/from the house as I print out stuff from the manual, the autopilot to the store(s) for tools and parts, and the downward balance of my bank account...... And, yet, this is so much more satisfying than dropping it off at the mechanic and swiping my card later!
Thanks to all for the help! I'll keep you posted........
Gonna try and get that air intake off before the game......go hawks!
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OK, Yes, I officially feel like a dunce. Take out that 4th bolt, and whoopee - the bracket moves enough to get the wrench in there.....
I think I'm brain dead. All that cheering for my Hawks! Perhaps I'll be more clear-headed in the AM.
If nothing else, I hope this thread convinces those out there with NO previous wrenching experience that they can do it!
I was able to get the line off, now I need to get the flow valve off. It seems stuck on there good.
Are there O-rings on the fitting/valve, or would it be better to replace?
Then - how do you replace the end of the fuel delivery line? Or do you have to replace the whole thing?
THANKS ALL!!
I think I'm brain dead. All that cheering for my Hawks! Perhaps I'll be more clear-headed in the AM.If nothing else, I hope this thread convinces those out there with NO previous wrenching experience that they can do it!
I was able to get the line off, now I need to get the flow valve off. It seems stuck on there good.
Are there O-rings on the fitting/valve, or would it be better to replace?
Then - how do you replace the end of the fuel delivery line? Or do you have to replace the whole thing?
THANKS ALL!!
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