Re: Alternators- Anyone rebuilt them, themselves(especially bearings)

[Shawn C Meze <skerocdriver@juno.com>]

On Wed, 22 Nov 2000 00:51:40 -0800 "John C. Worden"
<scirocco@powerlink.net> writes:
>Has anybody rebuilt their own alternator, or at least replaced the
>bearings?  The bearing in mine are shot, and am surprised it is still
>going, but it's time to think about fixing it before it dies.  I guess
my
>main concern is wether the bearings are pressed in or just slide in. As
>for getting new bearing I'm assuming they can be gotten, possibly from
>dealer as a last resort(they're in ETKA afterall).  And comment?


The bearings are pressed in. I mean... they _should_be_ pressed on
depending on the condition of your housing.

You should be able to do this yourself. DOES (Depending On experience and
Skill.)
The one thing to be careful about is getting the bearing out of the
housing without breaking the housing supports. Those things are famous
for snapping. A good light arbor press should allow you to do it more
easily. YMMV. 

To me its just easier to buy another rebuilt alternator. $45 and your all
done. No fuss, no mess. 


Shawn Meze
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