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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I'm still working on the engine compartment, the more I look at the alternator, the more I want to paint it, my questions, I have never taken one apart, can it be done to paint the housing and how much of a pain is it, thanks!


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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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I took one apart on a 79 vette years ago seemed it was an easy task but that was 20 years ago!
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I'm still working on the engine compartment, the more I look at the alternator, the more I want to paint it, my questions, I have never taken one apart, can it be done to paint the housing and how much of a pain is it, thanks!



.....very simple!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Easy.......use high temp paint.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Very easy to take apart, clean the commutator with scotchbrite while you have it apart, if is dirty. Use small piece of wire through designated holes to hold brushes back during reassembly.
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Thanks for the input!
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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I took mine apart to polish it. very easy. I did take pics along the way for reassembly, but never had to use them. Just pay attention and lay everything out.
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