I did already change the bearing, so far it seems fine, but I was wondering there was a fiber washer right behind the slip ring, in front of the bearing, and one behind the bearing,under the sheet metal dust cap. I put them back in, but not sure if I needed them or not. Thought it might be some type of dust seal for the OE style bearing, and maybe with the new bearing, (generator shop told me it was a sealed bearing) I did not need the fiber washers or seals?? Don't think it will hurt anything, but was just wondering. Paid $5.00 for the bearing, advance auto wanted $145.00 for a rebuilt alternator. But just in case anything goes wrong again I can get a rebuilt from the generator shop for about $80.00. Thanks, Tony
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16 years ago