[Roadsters] Alternator Mounting Bolt Sheared

[RWM]

I have the later aluminum (smog pump?) bracket that mounts to the RHS of 
the block
that looks like the part shown in the link, behind the mechanical fuel 
pump outlet nipple:

http://www.datsun2000.com/images/alt_mod/adaptor_to_mount-2-500.jpg


On 4/21/2014 12:22 PM, Gary and Cindy Ault wrote:
> Do you have an early ('67-1/2) alternator mounting bracket -- the 
> cast-iron part which bolts to the block?  The smog pump bracket won't 
> work without modification.
>
> The triangular brace and spacers are easy to make or have made.  I had 
> someone copy the pieces from my '66/'69 U20 for my '67-1/2 2000.  The 
> PO had not installed the bracewhen he restored the car.  When I did 
> the U20 transplant for the '66 in 1972, I was able to buy all the 
> requisite '67-1/2 parts from Nissan.
>
> Gary
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* RWM <RWM at RWMann.com>
> *To:* Datsun Roadster Listserver <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> *Sent:* Monday, April 21, 2014 9:14 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Roadsters] Alternator Mounting Bolt Sheared
>
> Thanks for all the suggestions.  Decided to relocate the alternator to
> passenger side.
>
> I have most of the necessary hardware, except for the triangular smog
> pump brace (flat steel, bored with three locating holes) that attaches
> to the timing cover and fixes the front lower alternator mounting bolt
> location.
>
> Blue painted part, lower left in this helpful link:
> http://www.datsun2000.com/images/alt_mod/alternator_front_view-1-500.jpg
>
> And right side in this helpful link:
> http://www.datsun2000.com/images/alt_mod/adaptor_to_mount-2-500.jpg
>
> Anyone have one available for purchase?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> On 4/19/2014 12:55 PM, RWM wrote:
> > Preparing to take the car out this morning, I heard a rattle and
> > noticed the lower alternator mounting bolt was loose.  On inspection,
> > found it had sheared at the top thread, presumably rest of threaded
> > portion remains in the U20 block.
> >
> > This may be my incentive to remove the alternator and re-mount it on
> > the passenger side, but what am I looking at to try and extract that
> > bolt?
> >
> > - Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex