tearing apart the Alternator

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tearing apart the Alternator #676028 12/12/05 01:31 AM

Anonymous

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So...I have a funky noise coming from my alt..., since its out right now I wanted to open it up and maybe replace bearings. but I wasn't able to open it. Anydoby knows how to do so?

Last edited by trucklessv; 12/12/05 01:33 AM.

Re: tearing apart the Alternator #676029 12/12/05 02:09 AM

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Columbia, SC

FrankR

Web Wheeler

Yes, but I don't recommend it unless you know how to solder and are prepared to replace the rectifier and voltage regulator if you damage anything.

Frank

'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum

Re: tearing apart the Alternator [Re: FrankR] #676030 12/12/05 05:02 AM

Anonymous

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I will leave it alone then <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />

Re: tearing apart the Alternator #676031 12/12/05 10:51 PM

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Summit Co Ohio

BobShaw

Body Damage is Cool

Trade it in on a rebuilt unit!

87 Raizer, 4.3V6, Mod TH700R4,231CHD, detroit rear and LSD front, bouncy seats, 2" lift and 32x15 BFG MT tires.

Re: tearing apart the Alternator #676032 12/13/05 10:12 AM

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ojo1

Getting the Wheeling Fever

I'd really not touch this(Been here done this!) - get someone that does it for a living to do it!

Once it's apart it's still a real pain! (Accessibility is just awful!)

If you get it recon'd - get the brushes and the rectifier done at the same time - these are completely internal and really should be replaced as standard when opening these up!

Show me the muddy. . . .

Re: tearing apart the Alternator #676033 12/13/05 05:11 PM

Anonymous

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Yes, leave it alone until it fails. Mine has been making that funky noise - for about 10 years. I can even hear it inside the cabin when radio is off. If you're bored and need something to do - try polishing and detailing your truck.

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