Alternator shorts out on dip stick - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bill8333 · 12-19-2007, 07:02 PM

OK I know this can't be normal. I have a 1972 1/2 ton 4x4 with factory P/S and P/B. Today when I went to check the oil for the first time, (I haven't had it all that long) the dipstick hit the nut on the back of the alternator and a big spark flew off of it. Now I know I can change the belt so that it doesn't line up with the dipstick tube but this can't be normal, or can it. Anyone with a picture please send one so I can see what's wrong.

Thanks up front. Bill

12-19-2007, 07:02 PM	#1
bill8333 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 89	Alternator shorts out on dip stick OK I know this can't be normal. I have a 1972 1/2 ton 4x4 with factory P/S and P/B. Today when I went to check the oil for the first time, (I haven't had it all that long) the dipstick hit the nut on the back of the alternator and a big spark flew off of it. Now I know I can change the belt so that it doesn't line up with the dipstick tube but this can't be normal, or can it. Anyone with a picture please send one so I can see what's wrong. Thanks up front. Bill __________________ 1972 K-10 L/B 4x4 Matching #'s 350 4 speed from the factory. P/S P/B 1981 GMC 1/2 L/B 4x4 one owner truck. 4" lift 2004 Dodge Cummins Diesel 4x4 Q/C S/B 1986 Dodge D150 L/B 2WD



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