Thanks Mark....that is valuable information Miguel Miguel
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 2:09 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > It is possible to change them. The Bosch alternators take very common > bearing sizes. Under $5 each if you shop around. I think these are the > ones most 90 amp alternators take. The bigger bearing is at the pulley > end. Be prepared to struggle a bit and have a fallback plan if you fail. > > > 6303-2RS Bearing 17x47x14 Sealed Ball Bearings > > 6203-2RS Bearing 17x40x12 Sealed Ball Bearing > > Mark > > > > Todd Last wrote: > >> Is there any cure for this other than replacing the alternator? >> My alternator is not that old and works fine, it just has a screaming >> bearing. >> Talk about horrid noise... >> >> Todd >> '88 Westy >> >> |
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