Nope. Even if I take off the water pipe that runs in fron of it, I wouldn't have enough space to work. Tried the WD40 and dental tool trick, no luck. I have thought about custom-building an additional bracket. I'll see how solid if feels with the single bolt at the bottom before I take any further steps. Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 ----- Original Message ----- From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net> To: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 12:39 PM Subject: Re: Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter
> Can't you get at it with a right angle drill? > > Karl Wolz > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dave Baker" <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 9:26 AM > Subject: Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter > > > > Well, gang, I am about to go out and refit the lower alternator bracket on > > my 85 Westy. I never was able to remove the stud on the right side> > > > > > ....and for a picture of the sheared studs, see > > > > http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id27.htm > > |
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