Are there any middle man margins for alternators?
Our CMI custom alternators represent a tremendous value. We have no middle-man margins to account for, and sell direct to the end user. The CMI alternators represent a tremendous value in an externally regulated alternator.
What kind of bolt does an alternator need?
There should be another big long bolt that holds the alternator onto its mount. If you remove the alternator you will find there is a sliding threaded bush in it. The threaded bush is probably seized, it needs to be free to move as this bolt provides the most of the clamping force to hold the alternator when the big long bolt is done up tight.
What’s the best way to tension an alternator?
Suggestion : remove the block, screw in the long bolt from the opposite side, completely through, use loctite if that makes you feel better, put the block with long bolt back and add an M8 nylstop nut to the side where the long bolt’s head previously was. You can now tension using the nut. Or use a nut and lock nut instead of the nylstop.
Why is alignment important when installing a marine alternator?
IMPORTANT: Not all alternators, with a similar mount style, share the same offsets and this is why careful installation and proper alignment are critical. Belt & Pulley Choices No discussion regarding a marine alternator installation would be complete without discussing belt & pulley choices.
Where are the bolts on the alternator bracket?
Move back down under the car to the alternator bracket. There are nine bolts (including the engine mounts) holding the alternator bracket to the engine. At the front of the engine you will need to remove two 13mm bolts along with a T45 Torx bolt.
What to do if your alternator bracket leaks?
Just do not forget to refill it with new clean fluid, do not re use the old fluid when you put it back together. Begin by using a turkey baster to drain as much fluid as possible from the reservoir, place a large catch pan under the car and have something smaller to catch the fluid that will be in the hose.
How do you remove an alternator from a car?
Remove the 13mm and 16mm bolts from the front and slide the alternator forward, then remove the connector and cable from the side of the alternator. Do not let the alternator hang from the cables at any time. You are going to have to remove the power steering pump from the alternator bracket and hang it out of the way.
How to get oil out of BMW alternator bracket?
Move to the fan and shroud. Unplug the two electrical connectors for the AUC and fan motor at the top passenger side. Raise the fan housing up about an inch and fold in the retaining tab on the driver side of the fan housing, this will help it clear the bay.