Well i recently installed a new alternator and had to hammer it a bit to get it in which i found out there was a sway pin...... well it cracked the casing a little and i went to autozone to get it tested the diodes were bad? was it cause of it getting hit? well im getting it replaced again with its warrenty

 

You hammered it and cracked it and expect to get warranty?

I wouldn't be telling anyone this story. Ooops, too late.

 

Don't hammer your alternator. If you do find a need to hammer it, use a wood block against the metal casing and don't hit it directly.

 

what he said. Also, change your alias from DumasS2k to DumassS2k. After this story it would suit you better. Just jokes

 

ok so does the hammering mess with the diodes?

 

It certainly doesn't help them.