Alternator heat shield

Well, I finally fixed my alternator.

With an automatic tranny and a V6, the alternator wasn't going to drop out the bottom (or out the top or out the side, etc). So I took out the four case bolts and "cracked" it in half while it was still mounted. I was then able to get both halves out the passenger side wheel well.

Went to Edmonds Starters & Alternators, 532 East Broadway, and bought a set of brushes and a diode trio. Total cost - $5, no tax. Such a deal.

Anyway, it turned out that not only was the diode trio shot, but so was the rectifier and the stator! I can't believe the alternator was producing any current at all, but I've been driving around this way for two months (with a dim volt light reminding me that something wasn't quite kosher).

Luckily I had another alternator here that I could rob parts from and I used it's rectifier and stator/front case/pulley.

I reassembled the two halves while in place on the motor and started her up. Put a volt meter on the battery - 14.45 volts at idle. I'm a happy camper.

Oh, and I put a heat shield on the alternator as well.

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Romeo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Joined: 16 November 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3033	Post Options Post Reply Quote Romeo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 August 2009 at 10:11pm
	I figured bud. I will.
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Patrick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 April 2008 Location: Vancouver Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Patrick Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 October 2009 at 11:10pm
	Well, I finally fixed my alternator. With an automatic tranny and a V6, the alternator wasn't going to drop out the bottom (or out the top or out the side, etc). So I took out the four case bolts and "cracked" it in half while it was still mounted. I was then able to get both halves out the passenger side wheel well. Went to Edmonds Starters & Alternators, 532 East Broadway, and bought a set of brushes and a diode trio. Total cost - $5, no tax. Such a deal. Anyway, it turned out that not only was the diode trio shot, but so was the rectifier and the stator! I can't believe the alternator was producing any current at all, but I've been driving around this way for two months (with a dim volt light reminding me that something wasn't quite kosher). Luckily I had another alternator here that I could rob parts from and I used it's rectifier and stator/front case/pulley. I reassembled the two halves while in place on the motor and started her up. Put a volt meter on the battery - 14.45 volts at idle. I'm a happy camper. Oh, and I put a heat shield on the alternator as well.