Supercharger install- Alternator rotation

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09-23-2006, 02:42 PM

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Supercharger install- Alternator rotation

How did you guys rotate the alternator per the instructions so that the mounting plate bolts would line up?

09-24-2006, 06:48 AM

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push it up or down, after you take the top mount off the alternator.....

09-24-2006, 11:57 AM

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Read my write-up. Use a long, skinny screwdriver to judge how close you are and use a hammer to tap the alternater in the appropriate direction.

09-25-2006, 08:01 AM

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IIRC, Stillen instructions tell you to loosen the hard to get to bolt (behind the alternator) which secures the alternator to the engine. I would like to add, that you should try Matty's and Ptatohed's tips w/o attempting to loosen the hard to get to bolt. That should be plan C.

09-27-2006, 04:53 AM

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This hard to-get-to bolt... would I need to move the compressor to get it? If not, what would I need to access it?

Damned alternator won't budge at all...

09-27-2006, 07:05 AM

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This hard to-get-to bolt... would I need to move the compressor to get it? If not, what would I need to access it?

Damned alternator won't budge at all...

Nah, you don't need to move anything. IIRC, all you need are some long extensions, a flex elbow, the correct socket and some patience will do the trick. You'll have to stick your head up into a cavity to see, then the rest is done by feel with your hands. It's a real PITA, but doable.