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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Ok, so I have 1/0 for my battery ground, and I had some extra 1/0 power so i am running it from battery to alternator.

how are you guys loosening the nut on the alternator. I cant get up in there to loosen it, and it even looks tough to pull the alternator off. I was thinking about taking the belt off and unbolting it, but i dont see that itll be any easier, and with it not bolted in itll be tough to get any torque on the nut.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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hm..so either nobody has done this or nobody wants to help.

I might have to remove the alternator to do this, but i thought somebody would have some good info for me.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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I upgraded my cables right after I installed a powermaster 200amp alt.
But I did install the cable with the alt. fully mounted from underneath ,with the car up on ramps. FYI do it when the engine is cold and take your time.
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I took my time and the engine was cold. I was underneath and i couldnt get my socket in there.
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