<VV> Alternater mounting bolts

[Robert Brought]

I have found that using my 1/4 inch drive 9/16 socket and 4" extension
works best on the back (hidden) bolt.  Sometimes I have to use a 1/4 by 3/8
adapter and a 3/8 ratchet to get it loose if it has been over torqued.

Bob Brought

On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 11:55 PM, Mike McCrae via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Using and Allen wrench bolt makes things a lot easier.....
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Frank DuVal via VirtualVairs
> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 8:36 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re:  Alternater mounting bolts
>
>
> Just a regular 3/8 drive 9/16" socket with an extension has always
> worked for me.
>
> A deep or semi-deep socket also works.
>
> Seeing is not necessary, just know it is in there and slip the
> socket/extension to grab it.
>
> BTW, they are just long enough to go through the aluminum alternator
> frame and then screw into the alternator/oil filter adapter with about
> 3/4" penetration. A shorter bolt would pull the threads out easily.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
>
> On 11/2/2016 10:20 PM, Ralphsebrell via VirtualVairs wrote:
>
>> Why, why why are they sooo long? How do I get to the one on the bottom in
>> the back, when I can't even see it?  Grrrrr
>> Found a new use for the "Bent Wrench"  on 1 of the bolts.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ralph 140/4sp
>>
>
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