[Mgs] Alternator

[Paul Root]

So the alternator from the local supply store came in finally. It  
wasn't the cheaper of the
two choices. That was unavailable. But this was only $90.

Anyway, I've got two problems.

1. I don't have the little key for locking the chuck to the pulley. I  
don't remember taking one out, of
either alternator. And I can't find them.

2. It won't go on.  The back mount point has a stand off, like the  
original. Except the original is
on the inside of the bracket. This one is on the backside of the  
bracket so it doesn't allow the alternator
back far enough for the front bracket to meet up with the mount  
point, and the pivot arm doesn't meet
up either.

I've already called Quality Coaches,  Mark has one. I was going to  
get as a spare. I can get some keys
for the chuck while I'm at it. I was going to get the second one from  
him anyway, to have a spare. But
I thought this would be quicker, since getting to South MPLS is a bit  
of a pain with the 35W bridge out.


Can I hack saw the stand-off off? Or is that structural in some way.

Paul Root
ptrmgb at gmail.com
77 MGB
99 OBS