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Alternator bolts sheared
Posted: 16 Apr 2007, 19:40
by dalmationman
Tried to adjust the alternator belt today and discovered that the alternator mounting bolts are non existent !
They have been sheared off in the block by some previous caring owner.
All that's holding the alternator on is the metal steadying/ adjustment arm.
Can anyobody suggest an easy solution please ???
Sheared alternator mounting bolts
Posted: 16 Apr 2007, 21:34
by Fritz
Simply remove all brackets etc in the immediate area, find a couple of slightly oversize washers (centre diameter), then weld the broken/sheared studs to the washers, then weld a couple of 19 mm nuts to the washers,,,,,,,and while still hot unwind the lot from the block. It's a piece of pi$$ realy, if you have the gear to do it....
A decent MIG welder is the secret weapon when solving such problems.
Regards
Fritz,,,,,,
Posted: 16 Apr 2007, 22:01
by dalmationman
Sounds interesting Fritz.
Coupleof Questions:
The studs are not flush with the block they have snapped off recessed, would yor idea still work?
Why 19mm nuts ?
Have you done this remedy yourself ?
Ta
Posted: 16 Apr 2007, 22:15
by Fritz
I saw this done some time ago on a cylinder head off an 820 Rover, and just the other day I did a similar thing my self , where the bolts had previously been drilled in the hope of getting them out.
All I am suggesting is a solution to your problem,,,,,If it was mine I'd be having a go at this way of doing things (with the engine in situ)
And the reason I used 19mm nuts is they are large enough to get good penetration (Ohh Err MRS), using the MIG on setting No6 wire speed 30,,,, I was more than happy with the way things went when all around were left scratching their heads as to 'How to do it'
Go for it,,,,,
Regards
Fritz,,,,,,,