"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote in message
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> Earle Horton wrote:
> > People used to rebuild these all the time, but it has gone out of
fashion.
> > The last time I went into Autozone and asked for a set of bearings and a
> > brush kit, the kid behind the counter acted like I was walking on water.
I
> > recommend replacing at least both bearings and the brushes at the same
time.
> >
> > Earle
> Brushes in an alternator??? I used to rebuild generators with brushes. :-)
>
Brushes for the slip rings. They don't wear down nearly as fast as
commutator brushes in a generator.

Earle

 

"Frank_v7.0" <none@no.net> wrote in message
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> Earle Horton wrote:
> > People used to rebuild these all the time, but it has gone out of
fashion.
> > The last time I went into Autozone and asked for a set of bearings and a
> > brush kit, the kid behind the counter acted like I was walking on water.
I
> > recommend replacing at least both bearings and the brushes at the same
time.
> >
> > Earle
> Brushes in an alternator??? I used to rebuild generators with brushes. :-)
>
Brushes for the slip rings. They don't wear down nearly as fast as
commutator brushes in a generator.

Earle

 

Hi Marty,
Give a quick check to make sure your harmonic balancer pulley isn't
beginning to slide off and our of align:
http://members.***.net/wilsond/hb/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Marty wrote:
>
> My alternator is squealing like a banshee but charges fine. I presume
> the bearing is about to go FUBAR. It is a NipponDenso 90 amp original
> on a 94 YJ 2.5L. Does anyone know of a replacement strategy for the
> bearing as neither the Chilton nor Haynes manuals show a breakdown for
> bearing replacement. Ooh, I guess a part number for the bearing would
> be an added bonus too! As always, all help is appreciated!
> Marty

 

Hi Marty,
Give a quick check to make sure your harmonic balancer pulley isn't
beginning to slide off and our of align:
http://members.***.net/wilsond/hb/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Marty wrote:
>
> My alternator is squealing like a banshee but charges fine. I presume
> the bearing is about to go FUBAR. It is a NipponDenso 90 amp original
> on a 94 YJ 2.5L. Does anyone know of a replacement strategy for the
> bearing as neither the Chilton nor Haynes manuals show a breakdown for
> bearing replacement. Ooh, I guess a part number for the bearing would
> be an added bonus too! As always, all help is appreciated!
> Marty

 

Hi Marty,
Give a quick check to make sure your harmonic balancer pulley isn't
beginning to slide off and our of align:
http://members.***.net/wilsond/hb/
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Marty wrote:
>
> My alternator is squealing like a banshee but charges fine. I presume
> the bearing is about to go FUBAR. It is a NipponDenso 90 amp original
> on a 94 YJ 2.5L. Does anyone know of a replacement strategy for the
> bearing as neither the Chilton nor Haynes manuals show a breakdown for
> bearing replacement. Ooh, I guess a part number for the bearing would
> be an added bonus too! As always, all help is appreciated!
> Marty