My alternator has gained a lot of weight

[Lawson Cox]

I decided it would be prudent if I pulled the intake off of my engine just to make certain that I did not drop a washer into the intake when I removed my carburetor. I pulled the alternator first of course. That thing must have trippled its weight since I put it on a few years ago. Couldn't be that I have aged that much. LOL

I now have all of the bolts one side of the intake out and gave it up for the day. Maybe I can get it off tomorrow and be sure there is nothing in the intake or valley. The aluminum intake might have turned to cast iron in that same period of time. LOL

This job is certainly not just "tinkering" with the truck. LOL I need someone to do the heavy lifting.

[FLA48]

If the alternator gained that much weight, you may need a hoist to remove the manifold!!!!
Don't we have fun working on these machines?

[richard crow]

lawson we realy get stronger with age when i was young i could not bend it now at my age a can bend it

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

Lawson, you probably know this but I smear greese on both side of the intake gasket, that way you can remove it a few times without hurting the gasket. Walt

[Lawson Cox]

Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me.

Lawson, you probably know this but I smear greese on both side of the intake gasket, that way you can remove it a few times without hurting the gasket. Walt

Yes, I use nothing but grease on my gaskets.

[Jack E/NJ]

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Walt>>>Lawson, you probably know this but I smear greese on both side of the intake gasket, that way you can remove it a few times without hurting the gasket.>>>

Aren't you supposed to slather grease on all 4 surfaces for good measure? 8^)

Jack E/NJ

[BobbyG]

I have just read this thread - twice - and I do not have a clue what it is about.

Bob

[Jack E/NJ]

Probably only those who have transitioned from the elderly to the geezerly stage in life can appreciate what this is all about. 8^)


Jack E/NJ

[Bassman/NZ]

Speak for yourself..... I'm just a boy at 65, still in my prime.....

[merc40]

i know how you feel lawson. i had to replace the engine in merc.my 2 grandson had to help me. we could do this alone. but it is good having kids that like old cars. they all drive the merc. on dates ,and crusin our little town.at least they know how to use a wrench. reguards to all BARNers. dick t.

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by merc40

i know how you feel lawson. i had to replace the engine in merc.my 2 grandson had to help me. we could do this alone. but it is good having kids that like old cars. they all drive the merc. on dates ,and crusin our little town.at least they know how to use a wrench. reguards to all BARNers. dick t.

I think that is kool that you are teaching your grandsons about old Fords. my grandfather never owned a car, he rode the bus his hole life!