Alternator problem...

[dm22630]

The passenger side alternator on my M1009 was loose & when I went to tighten the upper bolt (which I could turn by hand), the bolt would go all the way in & then just spin and spin (with a ratchet).

The threaded hole on the alternator is stripped out I guess. What is the best way to fix this?

Do I take the alternator off & retap the hole with a bigger sized bolt?

Do I use a longer bolt & screw it all the way through & put a nut on the other side?

By the way....I took the alternator belt completely off until I fix this. So is running the truck on one alternator going to screw something up?

Thanks!

 

[mangus580]

Do I take the alternator off & retap the hole with a bigger sized bolt?

You could. If so, I would heli-coil it...

Do I use a longer bolt & screw it all the way through & put a nut on the other side?

This is the simplest fix...

By the way....I took the alternator belt completely off until I fix this. So is running the truck on one alternator going to screw something up?

You will eventually run down the rear battery from starting, and not be able to start the truck.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: Re: Alternator problem...

just do the bolt and nut trick.