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Originally Posted by colincoon
I didn't take it out, and I undid the bottom bolt completely. This allowed the alternator to drop a few inches and the belt went on easily. Also repositioning the bracket after the fact wasn't too hard either, once it got tight the torque from the wrench was more than enough to raise the bracket and put the bottom bolt in.
This however was on my 1980 TD with only one belt, but a larger alternator.
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Unfortunately, you've got the logic reversed. The alternator must get closer to the engine centerline to R&R the belts. For that to occur, the bracket must rise upward so the alternator can pivot in the slot.
On the '84 and '85, the bracket cannot rise sufficiently because the water outlet is in the way.
The bolt that you reference is the third bolt and it is mandatory to loosen that bolt to get the alternator to pivot. That's the bolt that John is suggesting to remove in order for the bracket to move further inboard. I don't think it will work for him.