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Generator Bracket - Moan

Number 83-T-39 Section 6B Date 06/83
Subject: GENERATOR BRACKET MOAN - 1980-1983 V-8 DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING
CONDITION

An objectionable moan, caused by the generator brackets, may be heard inside the vehicle on some 1980-1983 Pontiacs equipped with a V-8 diesel engine and air conditioning.

Should this condition be encountered, confirm the source of the moan by removing the generator belt. If the moan improves or is corrected with the belt removed, Generator Bracket Kit (part number 22520345) should be installed. The bracket kit is available from WDDGM and contains instruction sheets and all necessary parts to complete the installation on all 1980-1983 V-8 diesel engines equipped with air conditioning.

The following part numbers are included in kit (part number 22520345):

Instruction Sheets Included (6)
1. 22520047 Bracket - Generator Adjusting - 1980-1982
2. 22520045 Bracket - Generator Adjusting - 1983
3. 22520046 Brace Assembly - Generator
4. 22519989 Spacer
5. 22510585 Bolt - Cylinder Head
6. 22509591 Stud/Bolt - Air Crossover
7. 11500821 Bolt - Generator
8. 9417954 Nut
9. 271505 Nut

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Generator Bracket Kits installed under warranty must be submitted using the following information:

FAILED
PART TROUBLE OPERATION LABOR
USAGE NUMBER CODE NUMBER HOURS

1980-1982 22520345 92 T0118 0.6 Hr.

1983 - Refer to the appropriate labor operation in the 1983 Labor Time Guide.