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pdm777
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:30 pm    Post subject: Tiico alternator bracket FIX no more vibrations. Reply with quote

For less than $20 in Lowes hardware, I solved
the Mickey Mouse alternator mount on my Tiico.

Now it's as solid as a rock. No more vibrations
in the shifter, and pulleys are aligned.

I used hose to fill the big end eye, and provide some damping.

Overview showing new support on backside of alternator:
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End links on alternator and AC compressor.

I used hose to fill the big end eye, and provide some damping.
That frayed wiring is being replaced next.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 4:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Tiico alternator bracket FIX no more vibrations. Reply with quote

Nice mod...simple, cheap, effective!

PS: YES, new wiring, please... Shocked Wink

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