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I tried both methods. First I removed the first 2 spark plugs and tried to get the alternator out that way. Apparently it can be done but I was having real difficulty getting it past the fuel line, which I disconnected but would not want to put a lot of wear and tear on. Also, the throttle linkage is in the way and the coil which I took out. I actually could not get the alternator out that way. It was also tight against the steering shaft and distributor. When I rotated the distributor I tried once more in this direction and went to plan B.
What worked the best was to loosen the fan shroud and jam it behind the fan blade and distributor, loosen the distributor and rotate it counter clockwise to get the vacuum advance out of the way and retighten it, then remove the alternator vertically. I had to force it a bit around the shroud and booster linkage but this route worked the best for me. I got the replacement alternator in relatively quickly (a minute or so) once I knew which way to get it in. This method is actually pretty fast once you get the alternator disconnected and figure out the way to orient it.
This is the method I recommend.
It's very different from that magical last step that's written in the factory manual. That must be for Manta's or 1900's that have a lot more room between things.
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