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SpyderMike · 08-23-07, 01:22 AM

well, the saga continues albeit slowly. I finally had some time to work on the car. Getting the alternator out wasn't that tough after pulling the seats and the engine cover on the bulkhead. Putting the replacemt in was a problem. The casting of one of the mounting ears was too thick - about 1/16" thicker and it wouldn't fit in the lower bracket. Now I have a choice to machine the casting of the replacement alternator or rebuild the original alternator. Luckily I was working at my hangar and two of the local plane mechanics came over to see the car. They told me of a shop that overhauls alternators and starters right down the road. I take it to them at 3pm and they say it will be as good as new by noon tomorrow - for the pricey sum of $20. Shweet. I might get to driv this car and get it registered this week...

Mike

08-23-07, 01:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
SpyderMike 5 Tenths Join Date: Feb 2004 GT40: So Cal Posts: 545 Rep Power: 10	Re: SPF/Olthoff install alternator issue well, the saga continues albeit slowly. I finally had some time to work on the car. Getting the alternator out wasn't that tough after pulling the seats and the engine cover on the bulkhead. Putting the replacemt in was a problem. The casting of one of the mounting ears was too thick - about 1/16" thicker and it wouldn't fit in the lower bracket. Now I have a choice to machine the casting of the replacement alternator or rebuild the original alternator. Luckily I was working at my hangar and two of the local plane mechanics came over to see the car. They told me of a shop that overhauls alternators and starters right down the road. I take it to them at 3pm and they say it will be as good as new by noon tomorrow - for the pricey sum of $20. Shweet. I might get to driv this car and get it registered this week... Mike