Alternator Bolt

56,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NANSGUY
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'95 Ford F150 truck---How do you remove the bottom alternator bolt which is frozen to the housing?
Aug 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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If nothing surrounding it can be damaged, and you can get in there...a plumbers type propane torch or similar, works well...heat all around the outside (female part) to expand it....try not to heat the bolt, keep it cool as you can (contracted).

Penetrating oil may work too, if heat will not work

Can't leave this one out.....Turn the bolt the correct direction!

The Medic
Aug 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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