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Subject:1.9l alternator bracket query
From:David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Date:Thu, 9 Dec 2010 20:12:31 -0500

Is the case-edge where the bracket mounts normally chamfered
somewhat, or should it come to a sharp edge?  One of the several
people to work on Millee's Sally found a coolant leak from a bracket
mounting stud, "epoxied in new stud" -- actually installed two new
10-mm studs with ?12-mm? diameter going into the case.  At least one
is epoxied.  Didn't seat outboard one fully, obvious gross
misalignment of belt.  Inboard one still weeping.  I enlarged the
right-side mounting hole enough to accommodate the protruding stud
base, and the bracket is now *almost* pointing in the right
direction.  I'll have to shim the left side just a touch.  But the
top edge of the case looks as though it's been beaten into a chamfer
by the bracket a long time ago, and there's one point on the inboard
side where there's a fresh rub mark.  There doesn't seem to be very
much metal supporting things down there and I'm wondering if this is
no big deal or if I have to take steps to reinforce it?  I can oval
out the bracket holes if needed so the bracket sits higher to leave
room for said reinforcement.

Thanks,
David

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David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net

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