New Mean Green Alternator 2000 Cherokee
08-02-2018, 08:50 PM
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New Mean Green Alternator 2000 Cherokee
I bought a Mean Green Alternator for my 2000 Cherokee Sport base on the internet description. To my surprise the instructions said that the stock braket may need to be slightly clearanced. Well I called Mean Green and they indicated it was the front braket. .It appears it is acutally the aluminum braket on the side of the engine block. I bought this thing to have a new and not rebuilt alternator and because it was a supposed bolt on ready unit. I am not a fabricator. Is there a after market braket available that will allo this to be bolted on ?
08-03-2018, 06:38 AM
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Have you ever used a grinder before? It really is very straight forward. I wouldn't let that scare you off. Just clearance the bracket a bit.
What are you using for wires?
What are you using for wires?
08-03-2018, 07:51 AM
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Well Sir I did use a grinder on the front bracket and it did not work. The right angle of the aluminum bracket prevents use of a grinder where it is apparently hitting. I guess if my time were no issue I could use a dremel tool for hours. So I guess there are no aftermarket brackets
08-03-2018, 08:17 AM
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Where exactly is it hiting? It shouldn't be any larger physically than a ZJ alternator, and it only took me ~5 minutes with a cheap harbor Freight grinder to get it to it.
The alternator to block bracket should come off pretty easily
Check out these pics;
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ch...pgrade-137921/
The alternator to block bracket should come off pretty easily
Check out these pics;
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ch...pgrade-137921/
08-03-2018, 09:54 PM
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Habor Freight rotary rasp worked
Where exactly is it hiting? It shouldn't be any larger physically than a ZJ alternator, and it only took me ~5 minutes with a cheap harbor Freight grinder to get it to it.
The alternator to block bracket should come off pretty easily
Check out these pics;
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ch...pgrade-137921/
The alternator to block bracket should come off pretty easily
Check out these pics;
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ch...pgrade-137921/
remove some more of the steel in a couple of more spots on the front bracket. The Mean Green is installed. Again thanks for your help investinwaffles
08-04-2018, 08:27 PM
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Nice work 
Good time to consider doing a wiring upgrade to accommodate the increased amp capacity.
A CherokeeForum member makes a really good quality set (XJ Wonders)
Should be bolt-on for the most part. I would go with 2 gauge if you plan on installing high amp accessories like a winch
http://meanlemons.com/index.php/products-2/products/
Good time to consider doing a wiring upgrade to accommodate the increased amp capacity.
A CherokeeForum member makes a really good quality set (XJ Wonders)
Should be bolt-on for the most part. I would go with 2 gauge if you plan on installing high amp accessories like a winch
http://meanlemons.com/index.php/products-2/products/
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