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Old Nov 19, 2022 | 10:44 AM
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I have done this before but forgot the tricks. Fortunately, I have a lift to raise the car. The right side looks like a nightmare with the alternator, battery, and heater hoses. I plan to remove the alternator and am considering draining the radiator and removing the heater hoses to get clearance. Any comments?

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Old Nov 19, 2022 | 10:49 AM
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There must be an easier way. After all, do you think a dealer service dept would remove all that if a customer requested a full tune up? Dennis
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I am the service dept.
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I just did this on mine a couple of weeks ago. I didn't remove any heater hoses or accessories and mine also has A/C which makes access on the right side even worse. So, it can certainly be done without removing that stuff.

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I don't remove anything to install wires. However, I do use Taylor 8mm wires that are unfinished on the dizzy end. I crimp that end to get the length just right.
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Originally Posted by Dave Kitch
I have done this before but forgot the tricks. Fortunately, I have a lift to raise the car. The right side looks like a nightmare with the alternator, battery, and heater hoses. I plan to remove the alternator and am considering draining the radiator and removing the heater hoses to get clearance. Any comments?

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I replaced all the plug wires on my 65 with new reproduction AC Delco wires. You have to run them from underneath in order to get them into the correct retainers and up between the block and the motor mounts. It's a tight fit but you can squeeze the boots through.

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i just attached the new wires to the old wires and pulled them thru the bottom shields on the block.
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i just attached the new wires to the old wires and pulled them thru the bottom shields on the block.
Clever! Hadn't thought of that when I've done this job.
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PAmotorman that’s like pulling wires through the wall
An electrician trick
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