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Old 08-04-05, 03:51 PM
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anything i should know before i tear apart the alt?
I just got a fc alt on ebay, and i want to clean it up before i put it on the car. is there anything i need to know before i take apart the alternator? I want to be able to maybe wetsand the surface and toss some high temp paint on? anything i could be careful about?

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Old 08-04-05, 04:43 PM
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Well I wouldn't take it apart, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. They clean up real nicely with a wire brush, only takes a few minutes. If you paint it, it will be obvious and probably start peeling after awhile, better to just leave it the way it was meant to be, IMHO.

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Just follow the FSM instructions for dis-assembly, you should be fine.

I powdercoat mine.
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I sandblasted mine then "polished" it with a soft wire brush in the drill press. Came out looking great...see before and after pics!

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cool! thanx guys, I'll go ahead and try it!
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