Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - help requested Alternator replace 260 Mercruiser

trfour · 08-14-2011, 09:34 PM

It would help us to know what the sleeve is made of/aluminum/steel/etc.
And of course a close up picture would help as well...

Step #1. Place some absorbent towels directly under the area in the bilge and soak the mounting sleeve with PB Blaster, nuts off, or WD-40 penetrating oil...

Step #2. Using a small ball peened hammer, tap around the alternator mounting casting area directly in the sleeve area that will help loosen and expand it for disassembly.

1986, WOW. Thats an old critter...

Step #3 requires extreme caution... If you have a Bernzomatic torch, applying some heat to expand and loosen the mounting parts. Again, remove any combustibles in the area before trying this step.

Hope this helps!

Terry
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08-14-2011, 09:34 PM	#2
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Hi nightrider It would help us to know what the sleeve is made of/aluminum/steel/etc. And of course a close up picture would help as well... Step #1. Place some absorbent towels directly under the area in the bilge and soak the mounting sleeve with PB Blaster, nuts off, or WD-40 penetrating oil... Step #2. Using a small ball peened hammer, tap around the alternator mounting casting area directly in the sleeve area that will help loosen and expand it for disassembly. 1986, WOW. Thats an old critter... Step #3 requires extreme caution... If you have a Bernzomatic torch, applying some heat to expand and loosen the mounting parts. Again, remove any combustibles in the area before trying this step. Hope this helps! Terry _________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html