v6engine Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I recently learned that it is possible to swap a Nissan Quest (110A) alternator into a Pathfinder with minor modification. Has anyone done so if so I would like to have instructions, with pics preferable, on how to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 look in the 'how to' section at the top of the garage forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Dan to the rescue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6engine Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Perfect. Now I have a new problem. I got the alternator from a Villager at the JY. Started to clean it when I got home and took it apart. I cannot get it back together because the brushes are in the way. Is there a trick to keep the brushes pushed back to allow the commutator shaft to slide in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6engine Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Here's what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 You could try to wedge them back with a narrow steel rod or a toothpick or something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 On the outside of the alty housing, there is a small hole right over where the brushes are. You push the brushes in, then put something like a metal rod (i use a small drill bit usually) to hold the brushes from popping out. You put the rotor back in, take the metal rod out of the hole and the brushes will spring back into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6engine Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thanks Luker. I found the hole on the under side of the alternator. Now I can get to work on the mod. :cool2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Another "atta boy" point for Luker! We ought to keep track of those.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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