downslope
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- Joined
- Mar 11, 2008
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- 644
- Location
- NY
- Tractor
- MF TO-35, Ford(s) 2000, 8N, 9N, White 2-70, NH TD75D, JD 5045D
I need to remove the alternator on a 1973 Chev 1-ton with 350 V8. It's the original and been on there for 39 years.
I'm concerned about the bolt that passes thru the alternator, bracket and spacer and screws into a boss on the cylinder head. I gave it a pretty good tug with a 1/2" ratchet and it doesn't budge. I really don't want to snap it off in the head if I can help it. I've sprayed some PB Blaster on it and tapped on the bolt head a little but the blaster may not even be getting in to the threads.
Do these things often break off? Would it help to run the engine up to operating temperature? Any advice appreciated.
I'm concerned about the bolt that passes thru the alternator, bracket and spacer and screws into a boss on the cylinder head. I gave it a pretty good tug with a 1/2" ratchet and it doesn't budge. I really don't want to snap it off in the head if I can help it. I've sprayed some PB Blaster on it and tapped on the bolt head a little but the blaster may not even be getting in to the threads.
Do these things often break off? Would it help to run the engine up to operating temperature? Any advice appreciated.