RTH- dead alternator? Ouray CO - resolved (1 Viewer)

[Goforth]

Hey all,

Just fueled up in Ouray and noticed smoke from under hood. Smells like electric burn. The charge light is on in the dash now too.



There’s on shop in Ouray: Timber Ridge Service. Guy named Steve ordered alternator but it’s coming from Montrose and should be here Wednesday. Steve said he’ll let me use his shop because he doesn’t want to do it!

Anyone looking for fun on a Wednesday is welcome.

Charles

 

[Goforth]

Current status:
Old Alternator is on the ground.

Waiting for the new one to arrive. Should be here in an hour or so.
Had to remove air box to get access to bolts and pull the power steering pump out of way.

Broke off one of the vacuum connectors on the power steering pump so I’m letting it cure with some epoxy.
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Had to disconnect fan shroud to get space to move the alternator out from below

Anyhow, here’s to hoping the new alternator will be the right one when it arrives. A little adventure while on vacation

 

[creekcruiser]

How many miles on the dead one?

 

[jahawk]

Current status:
Old Alternator is on the ground.
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Waiting for the new one to arrive. Should be here in an hour or so.
Had to remove air box to get access to bolts and pull the power steering pump out of way.
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Broke off one of the vacuum connectors on the power steering pump so I’m letting it cure with some epoxy.
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Had to disconnect fan shroud to get space to move the alternator out from below

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Anyhow, here’s to hoping the new alternator will be the right one when it arrives. A little adventure while on vacation

At least you have the skill set to take care of this yourself. Maybe this will motivate others to learn how to wrench.

Jim

 

[Goforth]

How many miles on the dead one?

230k

 

[Goforth]

Mission accomplished. This girl is charging again!

Vacation continues!

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Nice work. The alternator swap doesn't look difficult, out the bottom end, but also looks like you're probably in for some scraped knuckles maneuvering things in and out.

 

[Goforth]

Nothing beats a swim in hot springs after removing layers of skin