[FC] Alternator Question

[Daniel Monasterio]

Sometimes the upper shroud is too close to the alternator base. Try using a thin wall socket (3/8" x 9/16") on a 4" extension. If still can't reach the bolt head, remove oil cooler cover. Some times you need to push the socket to slightly bend the shroud and reach the bolt head.
Daniel Monasterio

> Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:41:10 -0500
> From: scwilson8126 at wowway.com
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
> Subject: [FC] Alternator Question
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> I have a '63 Rampside that has been converted to an alternator. 
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> When I went to change the alternator today (bearing starting to howl), I could not find out how to get the front mounting bolt off.  I could not seem to find/reach it with a socket and extension.  The rear bolt (9/16") came off fine.  Am I missing something, or is there a trick to reaching the front bolt? 
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> Thanks, 
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> Scott Wilson
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