Alternator touching fuel pump

homer Seriously Crusin Dubber

114 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 27 Aug 2007, 7:22 pm

#608758

My alternator is touching on the fuel pump and if i push the fan cowl back at the top it will move clear of the pump but will sag back if let go. The cowl is tight.Is it supposed to have something between the stand and the alternator?

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 27 Aug 2007, 7:50 pm

#608764

The alternator is clamped to the stand with a strap, so you shouldn't be able to move it.( http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=52060&page=1#pid487340 )

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homer Seriously Crusin Dubber

114 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 27 Aug 2007, 7:54 pm

#608765

Sorry, I should have mentioned that it touches with the clamp on and if i take the clamp off i can get it in the right place.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Aug 2007, 7:59 pm

#608768

If it is touching odds on you have a generator fuel pump there

It should be ok - i am guessing it is like 1 mm difference.

You have 3 choices
1) leave it and worry about something worth worring about
2) grind a little bit away from the alternator housing
3) buyan alternator fuel pump and change it over

Main problem is you cant change the pump without loosening the housing.
If it is on and working I would leave it until there is a problem

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Aug 2007, 12:49 am

#608847

Yes thats probably correct...
a generator pump...
the Alternator pump is offset...

Its best to grind a bit off the alternator to stop any vibrations etc...
so everything fits correct...

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Aug 2007, 6:53 am

#608861

buy the correct fuel pump when using a alternator also the push rod is a different length so you will need one of them as well

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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