L loudexhaust New Member May 13, 2006 99 0 0 Jul 20, 2006 #1 Jul 20, 2006 #1 Im trying to tighten the alt pulley but the shaft just spins with the nut when i turn the wrench. how do i do this?
Im trying to tighten the alt pulley but the shaft just spins with the nut when i turn the wrench. how do i do this?
8 8950HO New Member Mar 31, 2005 658 2 0 Jul 20, 2006 #2 Jul 20, 2006 #2 Impact wrench.Maybe a strap wrench if it can hold the pulley enough.
L loudexhaust New Member May 13, 2006 99 0 0 Jul 20, 2006 #3 Jul 20, 2006 #3 i tried holding the pulley but the shaft spins inside of it.
8 8950HO New Member Mar 31, 2005 658 2 0 Jul 20, 2006 #4 Jul 20, 2006 #4 When I`ve had to remove/install them,I just went to a local shop I sometimes go to and they zapped it off and on for free with an impact wrench. The alternator was off the car though.
When I`ve had to remove/install them,I just went to a local shop I sometimes go to and they zapped it off and on for free with an impact wrench. The alternator was off the car though.
L loudexhaust New Member May 13, 2006 99 0 0 Jul 20, 2006 #5 Jul 20, 2006 #5 i think my nut is going as far as it can and not making contact with the pulley. is there suppose to be a washer inbetween the pulley and the shaft?
i think my nut is going as far as it can and not making contact with the pulley. is there suppose to be a washer inbetween the pulley and the shaft?
8 8950HO New Member Mar 31, 2005 658 2 0 Jul 20, 2006 #6 Jul 20, 2006 #6 I think the 2g alternators have a washer,mine did,but the 3g I got didn`t have a washer. Impact wrench is the fastest/easiest way. What did you hold the pulley with?
I think the 2g alternators have a washer,mine did,but the 3g I got didn`t have a washer. Impact wrench is the fastest/easiest way. What did you hold the pulley with?
L loudexhaust New Member May 13, 2006 99 0 0 Jul 20, 2006 #7 Jul 20, 2006 #7 i used the old belt. but form looking at the shaft i see the threads are about an eighth of an inch away from the pulley. the nut just stops near the end of the threads. do you know how wide the spacer was?
i used the old belt. but form looking at the shaft i see the threads are about an eighth of an inch away from the pulley. the nut just stops near the end of the threads. do you know how wide the spacer was?
8 8950HO New Member Mar 31, 2005 658 2 0 Jul 20, 2006 #8 Jul 20, 2006 #8 Can`t remember how thick the washer was,but I think the size is 7/8". Is this the right pulley for your alternator?Is it the original pulley?
Can`t remember how thick the washer was,but I think the size is 7/8". Is this the right pulley for your alternator?Is it the original pulley?
srothfuss Last night I stabbed the same guy 7 times in a row Oct 17, 2004 1,796 3 0 Woodward Ave. Jul 20, 2006 #9 Jul 20, 2006 #9 Autozone, Murray's Auto, Napa or the like can take off and install your alt pulley for free if you take it to them and ask.
Autozone, Murray's Auto, Napa or the like can take off and install your alt pulley for free if you take it to them and ask.
L loudexhaust New Member May 13, 2006 99 0 0 Jul 20, 2006 #10 Jul 20, 2006 #10 ok thanks. i found a washer and was able to tighten some but ill bring it somewhere tomorrow.