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changing the Alternator

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Jefferson, Sep 1, 2004.

  1. Jefferson

    Jefferson New Member

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    On a 2002 Super Glide the shop manual doesn't show the use of a spring compression tool to remove the clutch like required on a Sportster. The shop manual talks about loctite and possibly heating the nuts or bolts to remove them. The dealer did not have the "special" tools to hold the flywheel or the crank to allow loosening of the retaining nuts. Can I simply put the bike in gear or jam a wedge of wood to oppose the loosening torque on the nuts?
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    Jefferson, Sep 1, 2004
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I think you're trying to remove the stator, not alternator, at least that is the HD term

    Remove the outer primary, there is a locking tool for the primary chain, putting it in gear wont work.

    JIms sells the tools as well it's a stepped block of plastic, they also make a bar. You could use a small block of wood to wedge in.

    I would heat up the nut on the compensating sprocket and use an impact wrench to get it off.

    The clutch basket is reverse thread.

    YOu will need some serious tq to put he comp sprocket nut back on and some red locktite.
    hotroadking, Sep 1, 2004
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    Jefferson New Member

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    "Alternator"

    Yes I am replacing the stator and since I am there the rotor. HD terms them alternator in their service manual.
    So you say red not blue loctite. I must see what I have but I would prefer the stuff that can be simply taken off with a socket and no heat.

    I have had my Sportster apart several times well more then several and I will probably use the loctite I use on it as it seems to do the trick.

    Sorry I am impatient and I wished to ride this Labor Day weekend so I wanted a quick tool to assist in removing the nuts. I made a plate for my Sportster that has two holes in it that bolts to two existing holes in the front gear. I use an adjustable wrench on the plate and a socket on the nut......it works like a charm.

    Thanks for the input.
    Jefferson, Sep 2, 2004
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