A new, factory, (not rebuilt), Bosch alternator for an '83 300D came with no half-moon key slot in the shaft. All else is the same as the defective alternator.
Factory booklet that came with alternator simply says to be sure and use cars recommended torque on nut with no mention of key. In 65+ years of messing with cars, this is the first alternator/generator shaft I've seen with no half-moon key. Anyone else encountered this? If Bosch is gambling on saving the cost of one machining operation, it might be a good idea to put some sort of "glue" on the shaft/pulley just in case. Would "stop-nut" allow the pulley to be removed the next time an alternator is needed? Thanks, Gerry _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
