Went to adjust the belt, it was squealing... so I grabbed a 13 and a 19, loosened the adjusting bolt, and went to turn to tighten it a bit -- then I saw the bracket, with the toothed rack / geared adjusting bolt, was ... busted in two!
This has broken down by the block. OUCH!
Advice welcome- should I ...
Take it out and weld it back together? (I don't have a welder on hand)
Find and Replace it with an unbroken one?
Hammer a carefully crafted wooden block in between the alternator and mounting boss, to wedge it 'tight?'
Give up and go buy a Prius?
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Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
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Re: Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
Let me know if this is the one.


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Re: Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
Yes, indeed, that is the culprit ... but I have an update as of an hour ago- I did some searching on the net, and found a local welder who was able (this morning!) to 'make it whole again.'
If I need a spare, what is the asking price?
And NO, I was NOT seriously considering a Prius...
Funny story- we flew to San Francisco to visit the in-laws, and rented a car at the counter just outside the terminal.
The fellow (non-native, barely English speaking) offered us a "Primus." Confused, I asked him who made the Primus, was it a Dodge? He said YES, it is a Dodge Primus.
Turns out is was a Prius, and I had a hell of a time getting it to move out of the parking space. I did everything the 'quick-start' card in the console said, and the damn thing would not move ... would not start ... would not make a sound... that is until my feeble brain kicked in and I pushed the 'go pedal,' at which time it WENT. Silly me.
If I need a spare, what is the asking price?
And NO, I was NOT seriously considering a Prius...
Funny story- we flew to San Francisco to visit the in-laws, and rented a car at the counter just outside the terminal.
The fellow (non-native, barely English speaking) offered us a "Primus." Confused, I asked him who made the Primus, was it a Dodge? He said YES, it is a Dodge Primus.
Turns out is was a Prius, and I had a hell of a time getting it to move out of the parking space. I did everything the 'quick-start' card in the console said, and the damn thing would not move ... would not start ... would not make a sound... that is until my feeble brain kicked in and I pushed the 'go pedal,' at which time it WENT. Silly me.
Re: Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
Make a small donation to MyE28,com and the bracket is yours. PM me with your mailing address and it will be in the mail sometimes in the next couple of days.
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Re: Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
Done, my friend!
Re: Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
Did you ever find a bracket? I have a couple.
Text: (707)416-9775
Text: (707)416-9775
Re: Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
I also need one of these brackets, if still available?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Re: Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
Just in case, I used the double sided one from the B35 engine which required two things: a shorter belt (13x1030) and a "trim" to the alternator washer like protrusions in the pivot point. Working perfectly since then (and I carry a new spare belt in the trunk). See my post here: Using M30B35 Alternator adjustment bar in B34
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Re: Need Alternator adjusting bracket - toothed rack/gear version
Another warning about scammers --
I Just got an email with the claim... "my friend has one of these in perfect condition" and giving me his friend's email (off site) to contact. This is another of the ongoing stream of attempts to scam board members, and because I READ, I know about this scam attempt! My hat is off to all the good folks here, and to the forum admins, for letting us know clearly what this fool is about...
Thanks for keeping us advised, and whole, in this mad world! Vielen Dank! Muchas Gracias! Merci beau coups!
I Just got an email with the claim... "my friend has one of these in perfect condition" and giving me his friend's email (off site) to contact. This is another of the ongoing stream of attempts to scam board members, and because I READ, I know about this scam attempt! My hat is off to all the good folks here, and to the forum admins, for letting us know clearly what this fool is about...
Thanks for keeping us advised, and whole, in this mad world! Vielen Dank! Muchas Gracias! Merci beau coups!