alternator issues

[David Brady]

Mike,

Who makes a good set?

David Brady

Mike Hohnstein wrote:
>
> Flex gear wrenches are the busiest tools in my collection. The real
> fix for the idler bracket is welding the nuts to the bracket. This
> reduces the number of hands needed to adjust the idler.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 1:57 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: alternator issues
>
> John,
>
> One tool that I found very valuable in removing the idler pulley and
> it is also handy when adjusting new belt tension on the idler pulley
> also, is a hinged box end ratchet wrench, this will allow you to do
> all of the adjusting and removal of the backside nut while you are
> positioned in front of the engine, of coarse this is if your 'Bird is
> equipped with a swing radiator. I can't bend my wrist as far as I
> used to and reaching back behind the mounting bracket, from
> underneath in my case would have required another person and I was by
> myself and my beagle was of no help at all...as usual, other than
> moral support.
>
> On my 'Bird I was able to see the idler pulley and its destroyed
> bearings from under the engine, while I laid on the ground looking
> up, there was a small area that allowed me to see it. You can see the
> condition of my old idler pulley by going to the link for my trip
> photos in my signature below.
>
> You can also view details of my problem solving of the idler pulley
> in my trip BLOG link.
>
> John Finn
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> '82 35FCRB
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> , "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > I am thinking along the same line Ernie because it comes and goes.
> > Obviously this will need to be attended too. I have some time at
> the
> > end of the week so stand by I may need some coaching on this. I am
> > pretty good at taking things apart and for the most part getting
> them
> > back together but it does seem that on a lot of these projects
> there
> > is that little bit of information or tool that you need to get it
> > done right. And again I appreciate all that you guys have done for
> me
> > from the beginning.
> > John Heckman
> > 1973 FC
> > Shippensburg Pa
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > John, I wonder if your idler pully is failing? John Finn had one
> of
> > his go
> > > out on his recent trip north. They are readily available.
> > >
> > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > 83PT40
> > > Livingston, Mt
> > >
> > >
> > >
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