Alternator Removal - been researching but a bit stuck

[Lanark]

78F350

Thank you very much for taking the time to make and post the video. That is very kind.

The bolt and pulley are off already and getting the bolt back in to free off the nut is just not happening as I can't get it aligned. Should I make up drift and use it to knock the nut until it frees off. I take it doing that pulls the nut forward a little and reduces friction between the captive nut and the part the alternator fixes to allowing it to come out?

I don't understand what role the nut plays in making it difficult to remove the alt

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Lanark

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I don't understand what role the nut plays in making it difficult to remove the alt

I just remade the video (to avoid doing actual work) and it explains the bushing/nut better. See the 'New and improved" video now in post #6.

[Lanark]

Originally Posted by 78F350

I just remade the video (to avoid doing actual work) and it explains the bushing/nut better. See the 'New and improved" video now in post #6.

Funnily enough I just watched that on YouTube to make sure I understood it right.

Great video which explains the tension nature of the fixing.

The new reg/rec arrived today and the brushes on the old one are well down. Got a bit of corrosion to deal with where the windings come out the alternator housing.

At the moment the captive nut is soaking in ACF50 to free it off a bit so it goes in nice and easy. Brute force on the hammer isn't working yet