64vettegal

Since I added headers to my 64 vert my alternator had no place to go. I purchased the Mr Gasket F bracket that mounts to the headers along with another bracket that mounts to the alternator. You hook the two together and are supposed to have a working alternator. Brackets won't adjust enough to line up alternator belt groove with water pump pulley.

Anyone got a solution for me?

Hitch

When you start modifing from stock ie headers you sometimes have to make more modifications. I would think that you could modify the brackets by slotting them more so that you can get the adjustment you need. Dave

Jack60

Without seeing your brackets, if you can not slot them, can you use spacers to move alternator forward more, or does it need to go back?

midyear1

If you can't rework that bracket asembly, and you have the mount holes on the front surface of the head where the alternator needs to mount, you might want to check out summitracing.com. Type in " zoops correctalign " in the search box at the top of the home page, scroll down the page, and click on the pictures for a detailed description of the mount position.

Pieces are polished billet aluminum. They're not cheap, ( $157.00 for the alt. bracket ) , but they allow 3/4" fore/aft adjustment for belt alignment. Available for long or short water pump applications, outboard drivers side or inboard pass. side mount.

BTW, read your post about your persistence in pursuing your dream , and finally hearing yes. I'm impressed.

Hope this can be of some help to you, and best wishes for your continued progress.

Grey Ghost

Mine is a 350 c.i. block, with headers. Don't know, if this will help.

64vettegal

Is that a stock bracket mounted to the block?

64vettegal

Needs to come forward about 3 inches. Slots won't allow sliding forward that much.

Hitch

Are you sure you don't have the bracket mounted backwards to the header?

64vettegal

Nope. Long end towards radiator. If I turn it around it will be even shorter.

Hitch

Okay in that case pics are needed...

64vettegal

OK I'll take some pics today and post.

Grey Ghost

I don't see any part numbers on it...maybe someone else can id it ?

Sky65

Which side is the alternator on, pass or driver. If it is on the passenger side, which I think it is, you may have the wrong bracket. Mr Gskt and most aftermarket brackets are for the drivers side mount. Hooker makes a passenger side mount, JEGS sells them. I know because that is the problem I ran into on the 65.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0363&langId=-1

part #520-10922

wm

I would advise not to use the bracket that bolts to the header. I have tried to use them multiple time over the years and they always break. Heat and vibration just doesn't prolong the life of these brackets.

64vettegal

Passenger side.

I do have the Mr Gasket bracket. I think you just solved my problem. I ordered the bracket from Jegs!!!

Jack60

You do not have the right bracket 3 inches off

Like Sky65 said Which side is the alternator on, pass or driver. If it is on the passenger side, which I think it is, you may have the wrong bracket. Mr Gskt and most aftermarket brackets are for the drivers side mount. Hooker makes a passenger side mount, JEGS sells them. I know because that is the problem I ran into on the 65.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0363&langId=-1

Sky65

Here are some pics of mine. I would agree it is not the best setup I have seen and I am going to move the alt to the left side for better mounting. However, I have used this for a couple years and have not had a problem.