At 08:31 AM 3/18/2011, Jim Felder wrote:
>You don't need a U-joint. In front you need a box wrench with just enough
>offset to capture the nu t and keep it from turning. I like to use a
>ratcheting box wrench but any will do. Slip it over te nut and let it hang,
>it will catch itself when you start turning from the back.

What am I missing?  It's been a long time, but on my '84 (no power
steering) I used a socket from the front (fan) side of the
alternator, and a plain wrench from the side to capture the nut on
the rear.  Easy peasy, for some value of easy.

Yours,
David