Ok so I just installed a new alternator and charged the battery. And jus now it wouldn't crank. So I jumped it off and now it dosent want to shift right (low battery?) could I jar a bad alt already less than 24hrs old?
Anything I might be missing? I'm on the way to get the battery/alternater cheake and I'll see which is bad or both. Any advice would be great. Thanks

 

Battery terminals/cables. Check and clean the starter/ground sides too.

 

O'Reilly alternator putting out 8v installed yesterday :-/. Figgures. Anybody recomend a better one

 

Bosch

 

I need to swap out my alternator as well. I saw in the RAVE that I'm supposed to remove the viscous fan w/ two special tools. Does anyone have a way around this, or where can I get the tools?

 

Last time I had to, I was able to remove the viscous fan using a pair of vice-grips. I wouldn't advise trying that, but it is possible.

You will need the universal water pump wrench and the fan clutch wrench, I believe 36mm is the correct size for your truck. You can buy these, but I would check an Autozone or Napa first. Oftentimes automotive stores will have these tools available for rent or loan.

 

36mm waterpump wrench you should be able to loan one at autozone or advanced, dont know about Oreilly's