In a message dated 7/21/05 10:21:26 AM, j.michael.elliott@GMAIL.COM writes:

<< This thing has a couple of graphite brushes sticking out, spring-loaded.

I expect that a fellow is meant to smoosh them into the case before

trying to insert the regulator body into the alternator. Does someone

have some Handy Hints for this plucky squirrel? >>

Just undo the two mounting screws then "roll" the regulator out and towards
the center of the alternator.  Installing the new one is just the opposite
action with no need to retract the brushes.

George