rhasler Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I was working on an electrical fault on a 1999 CH613 today and ran across this, probably the most worn out alternator mounting arrangement I've seen. 1 Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Don't know what the problem is. still plenty of room for adjustment beforeA) the bolt gave out he plum wore a hole through the unit3) it warbled itself right off Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thats one to put on the shelf and to talk about for years, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Holy Mackeral! wonder how long thats been loose,to "egg" that bolthole out like that? that surely did'nt happen overnight!...............Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 It may have a bad crank dampener Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would wonder if he had a noisey belt to alarm him of the alternator shaking?mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Outstanding photographic skills also Rhalser! Extremely clear and precise,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 It may have a bad crank dampenerSure 'nuff, that's what I was looking at when I noticed the alternator. Looked like the dampner was about to come off the crank. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 I spent the better part of the morning trying to remove the dampner from the hub. Eventually I pulled the hub and dampner as an assembly and the whole mess into the press. I had around 20 tons of pressure on the press when the hub finally came out-didn't get any pictures of it though, it happened too fast! When the hub came out of the dampner it was kind of like when really stuck axle wedges come loose. The hub bounced off of the rubbed mats under the press and landed a few feet away. Luckily nothing was damaged during this episode, other than the already bad dampner, which was noticeably bowed in the center afterwards.The 12" dampner was replaced with a 13.5" dampner and now all is well! Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I guess the ole boy does not know how much pain and grief you've had with it, until he gets the bill. Then he'll feel the pain in the wallet and the butt.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Sounds like he'll think he has a new truck. Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Sounds like he'll think he has a new truck. TreyShould run a lot better. Frankly, I'm surprised he wasn't throwing the belt every time he started the engine. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-86584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Flying belts love to grab things under the hood, wiring, radiator hoses, cooler lines, and other semi-essential things on there. "It only shook when the engine was runnin!" Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20680-really-bad-alternator-mounting/#findComment-88025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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