Single wire Alternator Nut What size??

   / Single wire Alternator Nut What size?? #1  

RitchElbe

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John Deere 4100 / Jim Dandy
I have a 1974 Jim Dandy that came with a single wire AC Delco Alternator on it. In replacing the tranny the nut has vanished. I've tried both Metric and SAE nuts that I had in my shop with no luck. It seems to be a really odd size. I believe it is the same type use on Chevy Camaros Vegas Novas etc, Does anyone have a clue what size nut is to go on this thing??
 
   / Single wire Alternator Nut What size?? #2  
It will be a fine thread SAE so called NF.
Nothing unique or fancy.
I dont recall the size perhaps 10-32.
Dave M7040
 
   / Single wire Alternator Nut What size?? #3  
Here's the one from mine. I would have said the same thing as Dave M7040 about it being a NF thread but it actually is a 12-24 or at least thats the bolt I have it screwed onto. This one has a built on washer.


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   / Single wire Alternator Nut What size?? #4  
I dont think they are all one size. Depends on maker and amp rating and all that.

Got a set of calipers and a thread pitch gauge?
 
   / Single wire Alternator Nut What size?? #5  
I dont think they are all one size. Depends on maker and amp rating and all that.

Got a set of calipers and a thread pitch gauge?


I'll bet they are several different sizes. This is the cheaper one 60 Amp I think. Fits chevy 63-70 something. It might be the one the OP mentioned about he thought it fits a Nova or Vega. ? If you have to build a mount you might as well get the less expensive one. This one is on my bro Ford Backhoe.
 
   / Single wire Alternator Nut What size?? #6  
The studs come in different sizes and there is even a metric version.
 

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