i_froloshki
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 12:51 PM |
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Simple alternator tensioner
Hi all,
i wanted to show you the bracket i made for my silver top. The problem was that i did not have any space to make the usual one and the alternator
(nissan micra) had a 180 degrees tension point. So i came up with this solution.
 
It is absolutely easy to make (still a bit ugly cause it is not grinded and painted) and 100% effective (for now)
If anybody need more pictures - let me know.
regards
Yavor
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 12:57 PM |
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i would fit a nut onto the bolt as a locking nut against the welded ones otherwise vibration will rattle free the bolt and your tension will be lost
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 12:58 PM |
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Great idea, no more leaning on a crow bar trying to do up a nut with the other hand
When i make mine i may have to 'borrow' your idea 
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designer
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 03:02 PM |
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Yes, a lock nut is required.
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MikeR
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 03:28 PM |
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As well as the lock nut i'd be tempted to weld a large washer or something on the head of the bolt - something to spread the load over a larger
area. The alternator aluminium will work harden, the larger the area the longer it will take before fatigue sets in and something breaks.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 03:32 PM |
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I personally think thats a bad idea, as Mike says it'll put force on the alternator, cracking the case after a while.
Ben
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avagolen
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 04:57 PM |
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Hi Yavor,
I have attached a picture of my alternator tension - on a silvertop zetec.
It is similar to what you require as my alternator also had mountings at
180 degs.
This picture shows a nut as a temporary spacer.
Len.
 
Alternator_tensioner
Hope it helps.
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i_froloshki
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| posted on 11/3/12 at 06:44 PM |
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I have te nut, this was the trial fit. Onthe other hand the head fo the bolt contacts the alternator in the middle between the aluminum cases on the
steel middle part of it and i think it will hold, only the time will show. I looked at the last picture and it is very nice, but i do not have the
space because my throttle bodu is in this place
Thank you all for the ideas)
Regards
Yavor
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