Re: [xj-s] Removing the Alternator HELP!!

[dmeadow@juno.com]

There is a tensioning bolt that connects to the _bottom_ of the
alternator.  It should be barely visible from above, but the only way to
"easily" access it is to crawl under the car.  Even then, you might have
to turn it by feel, since there isn't a whole lot of room under there. 
You will save a lot of time if you look for the bolt that holds the block
that the tensioning bolt goes through and which holds it to the engine. 
Removing that bolt will release the tension and remove the tensioning
assembly from its connection to the engine at the same time.  This will
allow you to remove the alternator with the tensioning assembly still on
it.  That makes it easier to attach it to the new alternator and to set
up the tension close to the original so that you don't have to run a nut
so far on the tensioning bolt.

I hope all this makes sense.  If it doesn't after you have looked at the
car, email me back and I will try to be more clear.

Also, see my post entitled "Alternator Charging, a Quick Fix" for an
important procedure to use when installing the new alternator.
 
David Littlefield
Houston, TX
'62 MGA MkII
'51 MGTD
'88 Jaguar XJ-S

On Wed, 08 Jul 1998 09:01:06 -0500 Jim Isbell <jisbelljr@mail.utexas.edu>
writes:
>Ok I followed the instructions someone posted for removing the 
>alternator
>from the top.  I got the Air Pump out of the way (20 minutes and 
>metric
>tools) then I removed the wires (except one, the one with the nut on 
>it,
>dont have any small sockets and pliers wont work in that space) from 
>the
>alternator.  Then I removed the nut from the piviot bolt that mounts 
>the
>alternator (25 minutes with SAE tools and NO RACHET) but now I cant 
>see
>where to release the tension on the belt so I can remove the piviot 
>bolt.
>The only tensioner I can see is the one for the fan belt.
>
>HELP!!!!
>                                    Cheers,  Jim
>
>
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>
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