95XJ_Cbiscuit70
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- South Jersey
Decided to upgrade the stock aternator after I notice the voltage dropping excessively and the headlights dimming with the heater blower running. In addition, I plan on adding additional aux. lights and winch. I did a bunch of research on different fourms and general google searches. I picked up a 160 amp durango alternator for the swap from Advanced.
Ran into a bit of a headache with the manual belt tensioner as the sliding block was corroded to the bracket and wouldn't budge. Spent some time and got everything loosened up and proceeded to tackle getting the old alternator out. He's where I hit a road block.
The alternator is loose, front steel bracket removed and no matter which way I try, the alternator will not drop out. It gets hung up betwen the manual fan and the aluminum alternator bracket. I can't see how it will come out without additional work to create some space. I have seen the posts where people claim it drops right out yet I don't see how.
I was looking at it and wondering if I should try pulling the battery and lossening up the AC to get some room yet it still looks like its too tight.
It looks like if I pull the aluminum alternator bracket mounted to the block, the whole assembly will drop straight down. However, two of the bolts (actually studs) that hold the bracket in place appear to also serve as studs for the timing chain cover. I don't want to pull the studs if I end up with a oil leak at the cover.
Its a 1995 two door sport model with air conditioning. Truck is stock suspension (for now) yet I am not anywhere near any suspension component that would interfere with the removal. Battery wiring is already been upgraded expecting the upgraded alternator.
Just need some advice on getting the old out.
Thanks to all.
Ran into a bit of a headache with the manual belt tensioner as the sliding block was corroded to the bracket and wouldn't budge. Spent some time and got everything loosened up and proceeded to tackle getting the old alternator out. He's where I hit a road block.
The alternator is loose, front steel bracket removed and no matter which way I try, the alternator will not drop out. It gets hung up betwen the manual fan and the aluminum alternator bracket. I can't see how it will come out without additional work to create some space. I have seen the posts where people claim it drops right out yet I don't see how.
I was looking at it and wondering if I should try pulling the battery and lossening up the AC to get some room yet it still looks like its too tight.
It looks like if I pull the aluminum alternator bracket mounted to the block, the whole assembly will drop straight down. However, two of the bolts (actually studs) that hold the bracket in place appear to also serve as studs for the timing chain cover. I don't want to pull the studs if I end up with a oil leak at the cover.
Its a 1995 two door sport model with air conditioning. Truck is stock suspension (for now) yet I am not anywhere near any suspension component that would interfere with the removal. Battery wiring is already been upgraded expecting the upgraded alternator.
Just need some advice on getting the old out.
Thanks to all.