agree with brian and brandon.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

So, I tried the approach of ignoring the "adjusting nut" and pryed out on the alternator with a tire iron, had my neighbor hold it in place and then tightened the mounting bolts and that seems to hold it. At least, so far. I guess I'll have to keep that Studebaker tire iron as part of my tool kit...

Thanks for the posts, everybody. Your replies were invaluable to me! I assumed that, per the MB manual, the adjusting nut was integral to the process. I wish I hadn't spent the money on a new bracket and bolt ($90) but now I know and I won't do that again!


Randy