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Dave the Wave
10-12-2020, 04:38 PM
seems like a lot of play between the bolt and the alt. itself. hard to describe, it`s like the bolt is to narrow for the alt. i can move it with the bolt installed. actually wiggle it. any spacer or something i`m missing? thanx.

BamaNomad
10-13-2020, 05:36 AM
Do you have photos showing your problem, Dave??

454bbcman
10-13-2020, 12:47 PM
Dave, I have purchased a reman alt in the past and sometimes they come with a bolt and a sleeve to mount it with. I suppose some remans have larger mounting holes due to using different casings in the reman process. I have also had alt's with a sleeve that has a bolt flange on it so it bolts to the alt. Not sure this will help you but sharing my experience on this subject.

Dave the Wave
10-13-2020, 04:06 PM
how about putting it like this, the long 3/8 bolt wobbles in it.

Histoy56
10-14-2020, 06:12 AM
I think the alternator probably needs a sleeve in the mounting hole, like mentioned above.

567chevys
10-15-2020, 07:48 AM
Here is a good site to read up on Alternators

Hope it helps you

Sid


https://marinehowto.com/marine-alternator-installation-tips-tricks/

markm
10-15-2020, 09:45 AM
I think the alternator probably needs a sleeve in the mounting hole, like mentioned above.

I believe this is what is going on.

Dave the Wave
10-23-2020, 02:45 AM
ok, thanx you guys.