[NorthGaRob]

I had to replace the alternator in my 1983 911SC. At first it seemed like this was the first thing that I have ever fixed on this car that was easier than a similar repair on my old truck, given that the alternator is so much more conveniently located.

However, after getting the new alternator back in the fan housing, I cannot get it to spin without making a grinding noise. Strangely, if I hold it up to a light I can see that there is a gap between the ends of all of the fan blades and the housing, but when I give it a spin with my hand, there is a grinding sound and it feels like it is grinding against the inside of the housing, but it looks like the fan is not contacting the insides of the housing.

I am really perplexed and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions that you guys might have.

As a potential aside, the new alternator came with what looks to be some sort of spacer (like a thick washer) but no details as to what it might be for. Any ideas about that would be greatly appreciated as well.

Thanks very much in advance.

Rob
North Georgia
'83 911SC