Alternator tool

Posted By: mopar346

Alternator tool - 12/22/14 02:47 AM

Not too aweful long ago there was a thread about someone building a replica of the factory alternator tightening tool. DId he ever market it? If not are there any other sources?

Thanks in advance, Kevin

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: Alternator tool - 12/22/14 09:35 AM

Kevin what gets tightened? The pulley is pressed on/off. What am I missing bro

Posted By: BDW

Re: Alternator tool - 12/22/14 01:12 PM

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=28569.0

http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2013/12/new-tool-for-old-alternators-starter-repair

I've always just grabbed it from underneath and pulled up while tightening with the other hand.

Unless you do this on multiple cars everyday, seems like a waste of money.

Posted By: hemirdrnnr

Re: Alternator tool - 12/22/14 02:01 PM

Dang all these years I used a screw drive for leverage!

Posted By: mopar346

Re: Alternator tool - 12/22/14 03:15 PM

Quote:

Kevin what gets tightened? The pulley is pressed on/off. What am I missing bro

You know the to tighten the electrical system, as in "your electrical system is so tight dude"..........Nope they got it, the tool to tighten the belt with better control.

Posted By: mopar346

Re: Alternator tool - 12/22/14 03:17 PM

Quote:

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=28569.0

http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2013/12/new-tool-for-old-alternators-starter-repair

I've always just grabbed it from underneath and pulled up while tightening with the other hand.

Unless you do this on multiple cars everyday, seems like a waste of money.

Thanks and I can see you point but I've wasted more for less in my life.

Posted By: 70440+6bbl

Re: Alternator tool - 12/23/14 04:55 AM

I'm pretty sure member Resq302 is the fellow here that made and sells them.

Posted By: mopar346

Re: Alternator tool - 12/23/14 05:18 AM

Thank you, I searched his name and came up with the thread. I PMed hiim as well.

Thanks again.

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post7988197

Posted By: therocks

Re: Alternator tool - 12/23/14 05:07 PM

After almost 50 years Ive never used one.I do have a tool for GM tylpe alts that I used at work because some were tough to get to.I guess if you like to spend $$$ its worth it.Rocky

Posted By: BMChrysler68

Re: Alternator tool - 12/23/14 05:39 PM

Quote:

I've always just grabbed it from underneath and pulled up while tightening with the other hand.

Unless you do this on multiple cars everyday, seems like a waste of money.

I agree. You can get it plenty tight this way. If you're really worried about it, pull up with both hands and have someone else tighten it down.

With the tool, I'd be worried about busting one of the fins off of the case.