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Just a quickie, are alternator pulley nuts left hand thread?

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Originally Posted by turbovette80
Just a quickie, are alternator pulley nuts left hand thread?

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They are standard thread.
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Appreciate the help, it's being a pita to get off,just thought I might be turning the wrong way ,thanks again.
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Appreciate the help, it's being a pita to get off,just thought I might be turning the wrong way ,thanks again.

How are you doing it?

If it's still on the car with the belt on it's a little easier.

If it's either without a belt or in a vise I just grab the pulley with a glove on or a rag in my hand and hit the nut with an impact wrench.

It'll probably just spin right off.
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Impact wrench + heavy leather welding glove = removed nut.
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Impact wrench + heavy leather welding glove = removed nut.
Best and easiest way
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Job done ,impact wrench worked its magic,thanks guys.
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