'88 XJ REMAN 4.0L & AW4 TRANNY, High Output 170Amp Alternator.
Got my OVERDRIVE ALTERNATOR PULLEY and was prepping my XJ for installing it.
Pulled off the Skid Plate. I hate that thing with the bolts being on the inside not the outside as in some vehicles. Would make it alot easier to remove if the bolts were on the outside. Would it be harmful if I drive it without the Skid Plate?
Sprayed the nuts holding in the Alternator in with WD-40 to loosen them up then sized them up with my sockets for tomorrow.
Well, the BOTTOM BOLT that holds the Alternator in the bracket I found that I could turn it by hand (wtf?). So then I attached the ratchet to the socket and tightened it. Turns out it's STRIPPED!!! So, only the rest of the hardware is keeping it from moving! Is it gonna fly off? lol
1. I've been driving it around like this for several years. Does anyone think I'll have a prob or issue with that BOTTOM BOLT being STRIPPED? IF not, I'll just add my new OVERDRIVE PULLEY and reinstall the ALTERNATOR.
2. Should I put some LOCKTITE on the threads?
3. The POS LEAD looks like #8 or #10 Gauge Wire. I'm gonna replace it with #4 Gauge. Someone mentioned it goes into the PDM. I'd like to know how does it terminate there (hardwired or crimp lug?)
Thx.
Got my OVERDRIVE ALTERNATOR PULLEY and was prepping my XJ for installing it.
Pulled off the Skid Plate. I hate that thing with the bolts being on the inside not the outside as in some vehicles. Would make it alot easier to remove if the bolts were on the outside. Would it be harmful if I drive it without the Skid Plate?
Sprayed the nuts holding in the Alternator in with WD-40 to loosen them up then sized them up with my sockets for tomorrow.
Well, the BOTTOM BOLT that holds the Alternator in the bracket I found that I could turn it by hand (wtf?). So then I attached the ratchet to the socket and tightened it. Turns out it's STRIPPED!!! So, only the rest of the hardware is keeping it from moving! Is it gonna fly off? lol
1. I've been driving it around like this for several years. Does anyone think I'll have a prob or issue with that BOTTOM BOLT being STRIPPED? IF not, I'll just add my new OVERDRIVE PULLEY and reinstall the ALTERNATOR.
2. Should I put some LOCKTITE on the threads?
3. The POS LEAD looks like #8 or #10 Gauge Wire. I'm gonna replace it with #4 Gauge. Someone mentioned it goes into the PDM. I'd like to know how does it terminate there (hardwired or crimp lug?)
Thx.