another choice is to buy the "Kobalt" 15/16 - 24mm (though-style) socket that is shown in gripgrip's pic (about $6.50) and turn it with a 7/8" wrench. You will, of course, need the T50 bit to secure the alternator shaft.

Chris

 

Thanks for pointing this out, Dave I agree 100% !
If I gave the impression in my reply to grip (and pic of tools) that a torque wrench is a suitable ratcheting- breaker bar, it was inadvertently misleading on my part.

To be clear, while it may seem contrary to sound torque wrench practice, I did use it to break the alternator nuts free (on 5 different alternators) ... however, I was conducting a study of typical nut tightness (as I could find no spec for alternator nut torque setting to recommend) AND, I was only applying force until the "click" and then I was setting the wrench higher (until it broke the nut before it clicked) . As I indicated, I found 4 or 5 that came free between 70 and 100 and one that broke my T50 at 120 footpounds.

Another sound practice (of which I imagine you are familiar with) is to check the accuracy of your torque wrench(es) periodically.

Thanks again for your valuable input,
Chris

 

Much cheaper option at Harbor Freight - only $19.99 for a full set.

http://www.harborfreight.com/21-Piec...tm_source=1003

 

This set seems to lack the required 24mm or 15/16" socket.



Chris

 

Oops.... That's my ADHD kicking in again..

 

Dave, the offender transformed that tool into another.

One designed, quite well I may add, for beating him about the head and shoulders.

"One mans scrap metal..."