Help with an Alternator

[DRaider90]

I have changed out an alternator before, its not a super huge difficult process IF the alternator is located in a nice happy spot like on top of the engine. Now on my truck its tucked down underneath the a/c compressor. And I can barely reach it, let alone attempt to take the bolts off etc.

It has 2 bolts, 1 easier top bolt, and one "blind" bolt that is flush the back of the alternator. I even have the tools to do the job, but to even consider possibly getting it out the upper fan shroud has to come off and the fan/clutch has to come off too. Which isn't too hard when you have mini electric impact that has a swivel head attachment (for lack of better terms), which is what we used when replacing the water pump. But I don't have one, it was at a friends place.

So any tips from those that have replaced an alternator in a bad location? Even better anyone willing to lend a wrenching hand? The truck won't start (battery is dead from the truck running off it), and its in a bad place for a jump. Even if I could jump, there is only so far you can drive on a battery. I know someone with more mechanical skills than I could have it swapped out in 1-2 hours max. I would be willing to buy a case of your favorite cold ones, or throw in enough money to cover dinner etc.

I am located about 10 minutes from the bottom of I-485.

 

[snappy]

Pull the battery out take to autozone and they will charge it for free then drive it to a better place to fix????

 

[DRaider90]

Pull the battery out take to autozone and they will charge it for free then drive it to a better place to fix????

I mean physically the battery is in a bad location to work on it IN THE ENGINE BAY. I could push my truck over to the concrete driveway I have as far as location goes. Its just I don't see myself swapping it out alone with where it located on the bottom left of the engine. And my guess is the truck might run off the battery for maybe 30 minutes top? Closest person I know to help out is 45 minutes + out.

Worse case scenario is I will take a stab at it tomorrow and see if I can do it myself. Its a very tight area to work in (considering I am not a person with small/skinny arms/hands etc) but I may be able to pull it off.

 

[DRaider90]

The A/C in my truck hasn't worked since I bought it. I forget what exactly was wrong with it. And now its the A/C Compressor that is blocking my access to the Alternator. I have busted 3 of 4 bolts free and the 4th bolt is blocked by a hard line for the A/C compressor. I am running out of ideas.

I have the fan shroud off and fan/clutch removed. Besides maybe taking the radiator out, I don't know what else to try. Even if I take the radiator out I still have to get the a/c compressor out of the way.

Offer still stands. $50 to anyone that is willing to come and help get the job done.