Thanks Mark....that is valuable information
Miguel

Miguel

On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 2:09 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> It is possible to change them. The Bosch alternators take very common
> bearing sizes. Under $5 each if you shop around. I think these are the
> ones most 90 amp alternators take. The bigger bearing is at the pulley
> end. Be prepared to struggle a bit and have a fallback plan if you fail.
>
>
> 6303-2RS Bearing 17x47x14 Sealed Ball Bearings
>
> 6203-2RS Bearing 17x40x12 Sealed Ball Bearing
>
> Mark
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>
> Todd Last wrote:
>
>> Is there any cure for this other than replacing the alternator?
>> My alternator is not that old and works fine, it just has a screaming
>> bearing.
>> Talk about horrid noise...
>>
>> Todd
>> '88 Westy
>>
>>