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     1. 09:31 PM - Re: pictures of cracked alternator bracket  (rueffy@jetthrust.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 09:31:53 PM PST US
From: rueffy@jetthrust.com
Subject: re: Stratus-List: pictures of cracked alternator bracket

--> Stratus-List message posted by: rueffy@jetthrust.com

Hi Bill,

Just back from my trip and I am not sure if I responded to your email - but
thanks for the info.  Much appreciated

Brett

Quoting Bill Morelli <billvt@together.net>:

> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Morelli" <billvt@together.net>
> 
> Bret,
> 
> The original alternator brackets were made from a thinner material than later
> ones. I don't recall how thin the material was on the originals but the
> current brackets are made from .185" thick material.  I would first check to
> see if you had the .185" bracket.
> 
> I purchased my engine in 1998 and the alternator bracket was painted blue.
> Did yours come unpainted as shown in your photos.
> 
> To answer some of your questions.
> 
> - The small hose you mention and it's location are normal. I zip tied a piece
> of tygon tubing on that hose to prevent chafing where it rubs against the alt
> mounting bolt.
> 
> - The three leveling washers sound normal also. Mine came from Stratus that
> way.
> 
> - I have not seen any oil seepage from around the bolt you describe.
> 
> I had replaced my original thin alternator bracket re welded before Stratus
> had sent me the newer .185" version. The re welded bracket cracked again!!
> After installing the new thick bracket at 168 hours, I have not had any
> problems and now have 389 hours. I have not heard of any problems with the
> thick bracket.
> 
> You can check out my web site (address below) to see the write up and photos
> I posted back when my bracket failed.
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Regards,
> Bill     (N812BM - 601HDS - Tri - Stratus (RAM Heads) - Vermont - 389.4
> flight hrs. - 519 landings
> web site -> http://homepages.together.net/~billvt/
> 
> 
> >Hi guys.  
> 
> >      I am replacing my cracked alternator bracket on the stratus EA81.  I
> whipped up
> >     a quick website to show you all the pics and it has some questions
> there as
> >      well. Hope you can help.
> >      
> >      http://www3.telus.net/public/rueffy/
> >      
> >      Cheerio
> >      Brett 
> >      Vancouver
>       
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 


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