pcblakeley
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Well,
I am back under the hood on day 2 of ownership and it is nice to say that there was a wrench in my hand and it was really easy to remove the alternator.
The previous owner had disconnected the alternator and left the wire dangling. So I dug into it today. 5 minutes into it and the heaviest alternator I have ever felt was in my hands. I would hate to have that thing swing down and smash my hand!
So, with 3 wrenches 5/8", 3/4'' and a 9/16" I got it all done.....and these are the results.... What looks to be a shorted out connector at the back of the alternator.
From what I can read on the data plate on the massive magnetic wonder is that it was rebuilt in 1997.... I have my fingers crossed that it is still operational and that corrosion caused it to go defunct.
I will be dropping it off at the alternator shop to get a diagnosis on it....I wonder if they will add $100.00 because it is painted in CARC...
What do you guys think the course of action should be? Replacement or reconditioning.....
The last shot is a picture of the engine bay....there is nothing I like more than being able to sit in the engine compartment and work on the truck.
I shot 2 cans of degreaser on the truck's engine bay, master cylinder and transmission so that eventually it will be as grease free as it can be.
Let's hope the alternator shop dosen't gouge me tomorrow for the repair...I wonder if Auto Zone would be able to test a 24 volt alternator?
I am back under the hood on day 2 of ownership and it is nice to say that there was a wrench in my hand and it was really easy to remove the alternator.
The previous owner had disconnected the alternator and left the wire dangling. So I dug into it today. 5 minutes into it and the heaviest alternator I have ever felt was in my hands. I would hate to have that thing swing down and smash my hand!
So, with 3 wrenches 5/8", 3/4'' and a 9/16" I got it all done.....and these are the results.... What looks to be a shorted out connector at the back of the alternator.
From what I can read on the data plate on the massive magnetic wonder is that it was rebuilt in 1997.... I have my fingers crossed that it is still operational and that corrosion caused it to go defunct.
I will be dropping it off at the alternator shop to get a diagnosis on it....I wonder if they will add $100.00 because it is painted in CARC...
What do you guys think the course of action should be? Replacement or reconditioning.....
The last shot is a picture of the engine bay....there is nothing I like more than being able to sit in the engine compartment and work on the truck.
I shot 2 cans of degreaser on the truck's engine bay, master cylinder and transmission so that eventually it will be as grease free as it can be.
Let's hope the alternator shop dosen't gouge me tomorrow for the repair...I wonder if Auto Zone would be able to test a 24 volt alternator?
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