ZZ13
Well-Known Member
I replaced the starboard alternator on a Cummins 400DB today. Almost. Removal was straight forward patiently removing hard to access bolts and screws on belt guard, coolant overflow jug and the alternator. I also removed the four coolant tank bolts to be able to slide it over a bit for more room for my arm to reach down. That part all took 2 hours. Had to drive the alternator to my brothers auto shop to have him remove the nut holding the pulley wheel. Couldn’t get that off myself. Putting the new one os the struggle. One hand from over top trying to line up bolts into tight thread holes. Three hours later got the two top bolts on and am now struggling with the one handed attachment of the bottom bracket bolt. Can’t get it lined up for the threads to bite. Again, doing it blind with one hand. I loosened the other end of the bracket as far as I could to give me more play. Came home and will give that bolt a go again tomorrow. Oh Joy. If I do it again I’ll drain coolant to completely remove the tank. I still may need to do that to give me better access to finish up.