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nightrider · 08-15-2011, 06:54 PM

Thanks...all good advice. As best as I can determine, it is steel. Aluminum would not be strong enough.

TRfour... I've tried you're first two suggestions to no avail however the penetrant oil was not on for that long before I had to stop for the day.

BR....the alternator is not attached to the sleeve. the sleeve acts as the pivot point for the alternator.

I'd rather not have to take the bracket off the engine as it holds the power steering fluid reservoir and pump also.

I could drill it or I was thinking trying an easy out. If I drill I would only be able to drill it out of the front bracket. There's no way to access the rear brackey as the exhaust manifold is about 3" from it. An easy out may be able to apply enough torque to the sleeve to break it free. Heating with a torch may help. What is a good shield to use with the torch so I don't melt any hoses or such? Nothing like using fire near fuel, eh?

08-15-2011, 06:54 PM	#6
nightrider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: winter harbor Posts: 201 Thanks: 4 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	help requested Alternator replace 260 Mercruiser Thanks...all good advice. As best as I can determine, it is steel. Aluminum would not be strong enough. TRfour... I've tried you're first two suggestions to no avail however the penetrant oil was not on for that long before I had to stop for the day. BR....the alternator is not attached to the sleeve. the sleeve acts as the pivot point for the alternator. I'd rather not have to take the bracket off the engine as it holds the power steering fluid reservoir and pump also. I could drill it or I was thinking trying an easy out. If I drill I would only be able to drill it out of the front bracket. There's no way to access the rear brackey as the exhaust manifold is about 3" from it. An easy out may be able to apply enough torque to the sleeve to break it free. Heating with a torch may help. What is a good shield to use with the torch so I don't melt any hoses or such? Nothing like using fire near fuel, eh?