Date: Tue, 18 Apr 1995 15:19:24 -0700
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From: "Erik Soule" <erik@henries.nsc.com>
Subject: Re: Ramona Rests
I agree with Corbin on this one. I remember it being a tight squeeze trying to
pull out the generator/fan assembly, and I think I had to remove some of the
screws for the fan shroud so I could tilt it back a little.
Once you get it out, don't be surprised if the fan bolt is really tight. One
time I had to run down to the gas station and get the guy to spin it off with an
impact wrench. And I _really_ tried to do it by hand.
This is a "roadside repair". Definitely no engine pull required.
-Erik.
In message <Pine.3.89.9504181653.A27822-0100000@mesa5.Mesa.Colorado.EDU>
writes:
>
>
> On Tue, 18 Apr 1995, Tim Smith wrote:
>
> > >to get her baby hummin' again, so help me out here - I've never dropped an
> > >engine before so I need some good, seasoned advice!!!!
> > >Thanks, all* Rachel & Ramona too!
> > >
> > I thought you could pull the generator without dropping the engine, you
> > need
> > a large wrench/socket to get onto the nut that's nearest the fire wall/gas
> > tank and another to fit the pulley end. Brace the hidden wrench against the
> >
> > engine case, use so blocks of wood 2" x 4" etc. and keep some pressure on
> > with the other wrench until things are braced and you can really reef on
> > it.
> > It eludes me how to keep the generator shaft still for this operation if
> > needed however. Anyone? tim s.
> >
> > If you can plug in an overnite battery charger maybe you can put this off
> > indefinately?
> >
> >
> You can do this easier by pulling off the carb, extracting the generator
> and the fan (via the four small bolts in the fan housing face) and then
> dealing with the gen., and fan outside the vehicle-- just torque that
> large fan bolt properly when you have the new generator attatched to the
> fan housing plate and the fan itself. ---Piece of Cake!!! WITHOUT
> DROPPING THE ENGINE!!!!!!!! just have a milkcrate to sit on.-a must!
>
>
> Corbin Connell
> '65 split window
> (replaced two generators since I've had it).
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