Date:         Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:06:11 -0500
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Ft Lewis troubles
Comments: To: Matthew Snook <matt@SNOOKSBAND.COM>
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At 12:01 AM 2/23/2009, Matthew Snook wrote:
>It looks like I'll need to have the thing pulled to a local mechanic, any
>suggestions in this area?

If you get your battery fully charged and can run without lights,
blower, etc, just the bare minimum of electrical loads, you should be
able to drive it for some distance before it craps out again. *IF AND
ONLY IF* the alternator belt is good, because that also drives the
water pump. That should get you into Tacoma to where you can get an
alternator and a couple-three wrenches if needed.  Most likely a
regulator/brush set and a little right-angle screwdriver to reach its
mounting screws will get you back running again.  NAPA and Advance
both carry them.  There's a NAPA about five miles from you at 10615
Bridgeport Way SW, Tacoma, WA - (253) 582-1545 -- north off exit 125,
it's just north of 108th St SW.

Don't forget to begin your work by removing the battery ground cable
(should be 10mm wrench).


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David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'89 Whitestar "Scamp"