Anyone Re-Clock their Alternators?
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 728
From: Ruckersville, VA
Anyone Re-Clock their Alternators? Hi there,
I test fit the engine accessories on my motor last night and realized that now my alternator battery post will be occupying the same space as my frame. I think the best easiest solution for me is to re-clock my alternator 180* to get the stud away from the frame. I searched for a while today and couldn't really find what I was looking for so I thought I'd reach out here. The alternator works great as is, so I'm not looking to do a rebuild. Is it as simple as pulling the pulley off and the 4 housing bolts and twisting it 180*? I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Ryan
I test fit the engine accessories on my motor last night and realized that now my alternator battery post will be occupying the same space as my frame. I think the best easiest solution for me is to re-clock my alternator 180* to get the stud away from the frame. I searched for a while today and couldn't really find what I was looking for so I thought I'd reach out here. The alternator works great as is, so I'm not looking to do a rebuild. Is it as simple as pulling the pulley off and the 4 housing bolts and twisting it 180*? I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Ryan
I have re-clocked older alternators (think late '70s) without any problems. I don't imagine the newer ones are much different.
You will need to separate the front casting to be able to turn it. It's a tight fit. You can re-clock it 90 degrees clockwise or counter clockwise, or 180 degrees as you suggested.
Ken
You will need to separate the front casting to be able to turn it. It's a tight fit. You can re-clock it 90 degrees clockwise or counter clockwise, or 180 degrees as you suggested.
Ken
Teching In
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 48
Likes: 6
From: Central MN
I had to clock the alternator on my LM7 to fit on the passenger's side. I used this:
http://www.powermastermotorsports.co...lternators.pdf
http://www.powermastermotorsports.co...lternators.pdf
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 728
From: Ruckersville, VA
Thanks for the input guys. I attempted to re-clock the alternator and pretty sure I messed it up. The wire windings appear to be stuck in the front housing and it started pulling on the wires that come out of the windings in the rear of the housing. I'm also pretty sure I messed up the threads... I'll probably just tear this one apart to see how it all is supposed to come apart then buy a new one and hopefully it comes apart easier.
