2000 LS alternator....

[smok3smok3]

Trying to take the alternator out, found two bolts on the bottom of it, but I do not see the third... where is it located?

Thanks in advance.

 

[CrackerJack]

In most alternators that I've taken out, there are 2 vertical mounted bolts, and usually a horizontally mounted bolt.

 

[Quik LS]

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=414151&postcount=2

 

[smok3smok3]

even with this diagram, i can not find the bolt. there is obviously two at the bottom of the alternator.. there has to be a third, i see two that seem to be more connected to some other device under there.
Anyone who has done it, do you recall where the top bolt would be??

Thanks in advance.

 

[smok3smok3]

http://www.motorcityreman.com/0002ls39l.html

if this is a pic of the actual alternator... this will help greatly... know if this is the right pic?

 

[smok3smok3]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000...CarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2488wt_0


same for this.... is this the proper pic??

 

[Quik LS]

there are only two mounting ears - right?

if you have pulled the two bolts out but the unit is still stuck in there - then the issue is likely one of the bushing has slid into the alternator mounting hole - holding it firm.

There are bushing in the mounting bracket bolt holes - that allow you to tighten the bolt - but still allows a little movement. you may need to use a blade screwdriver to push the bushing back into the bracket.

 

[Quik LS]

Here is the unit on my car - > http://www.db-starter-alternator.co...H OUTPUT 200 AMP ALTERNATOR 00 01 02 8256-7

 

[smok3smok3]

there are only two mounting ears - right?

if you have pulled the two bolts out but the unit is still stuck in there - then the issue is likely one of the bushing has slid into the alternator mounting hole - holding it firm.

There are bushing in the mounting bracket bolt holes - that allow you to tighten the bolt - but still allows a little movement. you may need to use a blade screwdriver to push the bushing back into the bracket.

I removed the bolts at the bottom that you can see, there has to be a third on top if I am not mistaken....

 

[smok3smok3]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALTE...CarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2722wt_0

from where im able to see, this is what i see.... confusing sorry.
I can only visually see the bottom ones.
will go out and feel all over but i tried that with no luck. If the one pic i linked is right then the bolt is vis-able...just does not look like its for the alternator... will try. thanks guys.

 

[Quik LS]

here

 

[smok3smok3]

here

thanks bro, going out to check it right now. thanks.