the lower bolt on my alt bracket will move about1/8 turn in either direction and that's it. working at it a bit only succeeded in rounding the corners off a but, so I thought I should stop and ask for some help.

I am trying to replace the alternator, but in doing so I noticed there was no bushing on the upper bolt and no nut either

so maybe my alternator is ok, but not generating voltage because its loose.

so now I am trying to remove the lower bolt to get a bushing back up top.

what do I do?

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Current Mercedes
1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT