I posted this in LT1 tech also, but I figured there must be some of you guys that have taken apart the LT1 alternator.

I'm trying to get my alternator apart to send the case halfs in for powder coating. I got the pulley off, and four long bolts on the outside off. I would think it should just split apart to get inside. I can't see any other bolts on the outside of the case. The case is lose and I can rock it side to side slightly. I even tried some slight pressure with a small pry bar but it's not budging.

Is the case pressed onto the shaft? Are there other bolts on the inside that I'm missing? Anyone that is familiar with this at all, please enlighten me.

Thanks,
Mike

 

I just took mine to a lcoal alt. repair shop. He took it apart for me and then I returned w/ the 2 coated shells and the stator(sp?). He installed a HD regulator and reassembled it for like $60. There was a bearing that had to be pressed out and a new one pressed in. I was going to try it myself but when I opened it up I changed my mind and took it to him.
If you have electrical problems after the install, make sure you still have good mounting contact surfaces for grounding purposes. Powder is an insulator...just a tip I learned the hard way.

 

Hey thanks a lot. I took your advice and the guy zapped it apart in like 5 minutes. Charged me 15.00 but that includes putting it back together with new bearings. I'm thinking about just paying the 85.00 to have it totally rebuilt while it's apart.

Thanks for the tips about the ground too.

Mike