Absolutely one of the best R&R videos on YT.... no extra BS just steps to replace the part!.... Keep up the great work.

@secondhandspeed

7 ай бұрын

Thank you; wanted to keep the video short and sweet to get the job done

Appreciate the video you saved me probably 800 dollars

great video. thank you very much. made it easy for me to get the job done. if there are any ladies out there, i (a 5'4" not strong lady) was able to change my alternator in an afternoon. not as fast as a guy would have done but saved a lot of money and time -- the mechanic would have taken 2 weeks to get to it. since i'm short i had to perch on top of the engine like a bird for a lot of it. and i had to use a cheater bar to be strong enough to loosen the fan belt. but i also got the throttle body cleaned while i had that accessed. this video gave the confidence to do it.

@steffany6233

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for pointing out you are a lady. My alternator is bad and I was looking for videos to see if I could replace it myself. Both the video and your comment gives me the confidence to rise to the challenge. Can I ask where you ended up purchasing the alternator? Did you have to buy a brand new battery as well? Thank you again.

@tommiemc4359

Ай бұрын

@@steffany6233 i bought my alternator from napa. they were able to test my old one to confirm it truly was bad. and the guys working at my napa store are really nice and helpful plus they have a dog in the store, too. i did not need to buy a new battery.

Thank you your this video will help me replace my alternator

@secondhandspeed

Ай бұрын

Glad that the video was helpful

Awesome helpful video

@secondhandspeed

24 күн бұрын

Glad the video helped!

Extremely easy to follow, thanks

@secondhandspeed

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Excellent help thanks. FYI: 1/2” wrench on the pulley tensioner not 3/8. 👍

@secondhandspeed

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Direct and to the point. Good video, lighting, angles, and easy to follow steps. I like it.

@secondhandspeed

4 ай бұрын

Im glad this video helped!

Agree with everyone else! Best video of how to do it!

@secondhandspeed

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad the video helped you out!!!

EXCELLENT AND HELPFUL VIDEO--GREAT JOB!!!

@secondhandspeed

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you very much

❤ great job, very informative and he is a great teacher

Good stuff. I'm gonna try to swap my alternator now!

Thank you did it in 40 minutes even though I’m sure u did it much faster lol

@secondhandspeed

4 ай бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. It took the same amount of time for me too but that was with filming.

Great video man

@secondhandspeed

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

great video thank you,,,

Thanks!

@secondhandspeed

9 ай бұрын

No problem!

Additionally, the serpentine tensioner is designed to be actuated using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and not a 3/8" socket. For me, I needed the longer 3/8" ratchet breaker bar. Think of the serpentine belt tension pulley as a giant 3/8" drive socket.

My man just jump cut the part I was looking for tips on. An easier way to get the belt back on.

@secondhandspeed

4 ай бұрын

Well if you were able to get it off then the same should be when reinstalling it again. Just have to have the belt properly set and pull that tensioner hard.

Meant to ask what amperage is yours I’m going to do mine soon every retailer says it’s 110 is that what yours is ?

My deep socket bolts stripped and I’m trying to use the vice grips like u did but it’s not working or I don’t have it on there right in need help lol

@secondhandspeed

9 ай бұрын

Rust sucks but try PB blaster and tighten the vice grip really hard. If you head the bolts a bit the shock should loosen some rust in the treads of the rusty bolts

Two things, my belt tensioner was 1/2 inch not 3/8s, and I am looking at electric wire clip on the alternator, trying to figure out how to unplug it. what did you do to get it unplugged? thanks.

@paulyannucci7079

7 ай бұрын

I figured out. You have slide a small screwdriver on top of the plug under the alternator socket to release the tab.

I wish this video was for a 2007 XLT 5.4 liter - it was helpful but the fan cowling on the 2007 covers the top frame member to the front side of the upper radiator hose and was a complete pain to deal with.

I thought the removal of the back connector was glossed over. I ended up using a flat-blade screw driver bit pushed into the connector lock to be able to get the connector out of the alternator.

How do you know how tight to make the belt after reattaching everything??

@secondhandspeed

Ай бұрын

The belt tensioner Is what puts pressure on the serpentine belt. You really don't have to worry about how tight the belts gets since its spring loaded inside. When the belt tensioner is going bad it will move a lot and make lots of noise.

Did u put the belt on by yourself of did u have help? I can barely fit my arm in to only loosen the belt but I can’t fit another arm to put the belt back on

@secondhandspeed

Жыл бұрын

I did it myself. It’s a tight fit since the pulley tensioner is tough. I would realign everything again and put the belt on the alternator last.

@riekoortiz4486

Жыл бұрын

@@secondhandspeed I have my alternator mounted already I just need to get my belt on, just so damn tough, did u just hulk it out idk what to do already have my whole forearms cut up lmao

@airadaimagery692

7 ай бұрын

Yes, that was the hardest part of the whole job, loosening the tension on the belt! Especially when putting it back on. There isn’t very much room to work. But I got it. I used a long cheater pipe over the wrench. I don’t think I could have done without it.

The tensioner is a 1/2 drive, not 3/8.

@secondhandspeed

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the clarification. I said 1/2 since my mind was on my breaker bar.

Where did you get the alternator?

@shawnscheerle2532

Жыл бұрын

I got mine from 1a auto

@travion4146

Жыл бұрын

I just bought one from DB electrical you think there alternators good

@secondhandspeed

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late response. I bought mine on Rock Auto. Paid $150 for a brand new alternator. It’s still working great!

@christopherrenteria2810

Жыл бұрын

How tight should the belt be torqued to after putting the alternator

@travion4146

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherrenteria2810 what do you mean

Mines was 1/2 inch for belt

The tensioner on my 2006 F150 5.4 L is 1/2", not 3/8"

too bad all "how to's" are not like this

@secondhandspeed

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you like this video. They can be hard to make it simple.