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Date:         Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:28:43 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Lower alternator bolt
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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At 08:31 AM 3/18/2011, Jim Felder wrote: >You don't need a U-joint. In front you need a box wrench with just enough >offset to capture the nu t and keep it from turning. I like to use a >ratcheting box wrench but any will do. Slip it over te nut and let it hang, >it will catch itself when you start turning from the back.

What am I missing? It's been a long time, but on my '84 (no power steering) I used a socket from the front (fan) side of the alternator, and a plain wrench from the side to capture the nut on the rear. Easy peasy, for some value of easy.

Yours, David


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