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I recently removed my alternator and noted that there are small bushing in the pivot bolt holes in the lifting bracket. I never realized they were there and they look a bit worn. Has anyone sourced replacements for them?
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Do you have the MMI spring loaded belt tensioner? Such bushings are included in the kit.
Neil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few others -
I do indeed have the MMI tensioner. That must be where they came from. Thanks for the replyComment
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Take care not to crank that pivot bolt tight when you reinstall. The alternator must be allowed to pivot. The bushings are there to take up the sloppy holes in the lifting bracket and hold the alternator pulley in alignment with the accessory drive pulley. If you don't have them, installation instructions are found on the MMI Home Page→Support→Instructions→Alternator Tensioning ArmNeil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few othersComment
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Another tip: Don't rely on that pivot bolt to ground the alternator to the engine. Run a separate wire from the alternator case to the engine block (or your ground block).Comment
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The tensioner kit includes a braided ground strap for that very reason. Always did.Originally posted by Al Schober View PostNeil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few othersComment
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