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Date:         Mon, 4 Apr 2005 19:16:50 -0700
Reply-To:     "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stripped Alternator Mounting Bolt (was "Belt too Loose")
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It happened to me. Here's what I did to fix:

1. Drill out the previously-threaded hole in the alternator. 2. Run a longer bolt THROUGH the hole so that you can thread a nut on the opposite side. Put a lock washer on it, cinch it down, and you're done.

Chris S.

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