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Title: SB upper Alternator bracket removal
Post by: LM69Z28 on March 05, 2012, 05:32:24 AM
OK fellow 1st gen Camaro lovers I need some expert advice and or opinions for some R & R work................Are you able to remove the upper large alternator bracket (sb 302 motor) without removing the alternator or belt? From looking at how its assembled it appears the the lower bracket will hold the alternator unit in place and all you need to do is remove the 3 bolts holding the larger bracket in place. Remove it and then when refinished just reinstall it...Please let me know if that is correct or what is required................Thanks for all the input
Cheers
Michael Kellogg
LM69Z28 ;)
Title: Re: SB upper Alternator bracket removal
Post by: flyingskibiker on March 05, 2012, 06:14:11 AM
I don't see why not.  Just don't let the alt. go floppin' around.  That might be a little rough on the case... ;-)
Title: Re: SB upper Alternator bracket removal
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on March 05, 2012, 06:26:14 AM
Don't forget to disconnect the negative battery cable before you do it!   :o

Paul
Title: Re: SB upper Alternator bracket removal
Post by: srode on March 05, 2012, 09:10:11 AM
Yep, I've done it.  Like Paul said, take the neg battery cable off and snug up the lower bolt to hold it in place after  you slip the belt off it.
Title: Re: SB upper Alternator bracket removal
Post by: LM69Z28 on March 05, 2012, 06:20:25 PM
Got it on the battery cable of course. What I am trying to avoid is removing the alternator or fan belt and just remove the upper bracket. Is that feasible?
Thanks
LM69Z28
Title: Re: SB upper Alternator bracket removal
Post by: Gramps69Z on March 05, 2012, 06:27:15 PM
Got it on the battery cable of course. What I am trying to avoid is removing the alternator or fan belt and just remove the upper bracket. Is that feasible?
Thanks
LM69Z28


YES, it is as stated before.