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Alternator threads #108536 10/10/07 04:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 326 franklin pa woody OP Backyard Mechanic
OP woody Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 326 franklin pa	What size are the threads on the shaft the pulley goes on? I dropped the alternator on the threaded end and need to dress the end to put the nut back on,it does not seem to be a standard thread. Thie is on my 63 impala Last edited by woody; 10/10/07 04:56 PM. woody

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Re: Alternator threads woody #108542 10/10/07 05:40 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 64 duvall , washington, usa eldeeb Shade Tree Mechanic
eldeeb Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 64 duvall , washington, usa	I dont know the thread size but if you have a set of jewelers files work from the good side to the end that will work. the knife and triangle files work best. Eldeeb _________________ Keep them running trucks are cool

Re: Alternator threads eldeeb #108551 10/10/07 09:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	Its a 5/8"-20 thread....If it is damaged just at the end I usually file off the damaged threads as the nut goes past that area when tight. Last edited by Chev Nut; 10/10/07 09:49 PM. Gene Schneider

Re: Alternator threads Chev Nut #108601 10/11/07 06:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 326 franklin pa woody OP Backyard Mechanic
OP woody Backyard Mechanic Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 326 franklin pa	Thanks guys,I tried my thread files and that didnt work so will grind the end off. woody

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