| Subject: | 1.9l alternator bracket query |
| From: | David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> |
| Date: | Thu, 9 Dec 2010 20:12:31 -0500 |
Is the case-edge where the bracket mounts normally chamfered
somewhat, or should it come to a sharp edge? One of the several
people to work on Millee's Sally found a coolant leak from a bracket
mounting stud, "epoxied in new stud" -- actually installed two new
10-mm studs with ?12-mm? diameter going into the case. At least one
is epoxied. Didn't seat outboard one fully, obvious gross
misalignment of belt. Inboard one still weeping. I enlarged the
right-side mounting hole enough to accommodate the protruding stud
base, and the bracket is now *almost* pointing in the right
direction. I'll have to shim the left side just a touch. But the
top edge of the case looks as though it's been beaten into a chamfer
by the bracket a long time ago, and there's one point on the inboard
side where there's a fresh rub mark. There doesn't seem to be very
much metal supporting things down there and I'm wondering if this is
no big deal or if I have to take steps to reinforce it? I can oval
out the bracket holes if needed so the bracket sits higher to leave
room for said reinforcement.
Thanks,
David
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David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net