There are a few things I like to do when I pull a motor and have it on an engine stand.. check the clutch, PP, TO ... adjust the valves and R+R the alternator .... if its history is unknown to me... I like to blow air through the cam oiler tube to make sure none of the holes are clogged..
YES these things can be done with the motor in the car ... but why not do them while the motor is on the stand when I am usually waiting for parts anyway...
Perhaps I did ooovereact a bit and maybe I did put one or two many o's on my so...
But my wife just read your post
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Nobody should think twice about removing and replacing their alternator by simply leaning into the engine bay. I've done it half a dozen times.
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and now she thinks she can go rip the alternator out of my 79 and take it over to the shop.