Alternator Bracket Questions
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Melting Slicks
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Alternator Bracket Questions
First one, has anyone installed one of these brackets?? Did it clear your PS pump ok??
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...140+4294860731
Lastly, I have went through my picture archives on my computer and it looks like every 78-82 Corvette alternator bracket is adjusted all the way out at the top.
I purchased what was supposed to be the "correct" length belt....any tips or special belts that others used to overcome this? I just want to be about an inch away from the end....that way I still have some adjust ment room.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...140+4294860731
Lastly, I have went through my picture archives on my computer and it looks like every 78-82 Corvette alternator bracket is adjusted all the way out at the top.
I purchased what was supposed to be the "correct" length belt....any tips or special belts that others used to overcome this? I just want to be about an inch away from the end....that way I still have some adjust ment room.
Race Director
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Depending on the manufacture you might have to go one number shorter and then sorta force the belt on by rotating the alt fan blade with your fingers.
If you have tall valve covers your stuck with the adjustment at the end with the stock setup.
If you have tall valve covers your stuck with the adjustment at the end with the stock setup.
Burning Brakes
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From: Liberty Missouri
I am running the bracket you showed. One thing to note if you are going to be using tall valve covers, you will need to get either the big block version or buy a longer adjuster rod. You will not have any problems with the power steering pump. I really like the bracket; it’s much easier to adjust the alternator.
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks guys, I'm going back to short valve covers, I liked the way the bracket looks and seems like you have more room to adjust belt tension. I may put that on my christmas wish list since it doesn't interfere with the PS pump.
Burning Brakes
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First one, has anyone installed one of these brackets?? Did it clear your PS pump ok??
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...140+4294860731
Lastly, I have went through my picture archives on my computer and it looks like every 78-82 Corvette alternator bracket is adjusted all the way out at the top.
I purchased what was supposed to be the "correct" length belt....any tips or special belts that others used to overcome this? I just want to be about an inch away from the end....that way I still have some adjust ment room.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...140+4294860731
Lastly, I have went through my picture archives on my computer and it looks like every 78-82 Corvette alternator bracket is adjusted all the way out at the top.
I purchased what was supposed to be the "correct" length belt....any tips or special belts that others used to overcome this? I just want to be about an inch away from the end....that way I still have some adjust ment room.
Melting Slicks
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From: Oakbank Manitoba
My upper stock bracket is no where near the end and I'm running the "big CS144 alternator. I can get the belt part number for you if you need it. This is a 1980 Corvette.
Last edited by KENS80V; Nov 27, 2008 at 03:07 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Rotonda FL
Why not keep your stock mounting bracket and simply convert from the stock sdjusting arm to the same internally threaded adjusting rod shown in the kit picture ( available from Summit/Jegs and Street & Performance). The only other thing needed is to change your alternator mounting ears fron the current 12 and 6 o'clock to a 10 and 6 o'clock position. You can get an adaptor from Street & Performance to easily do this if you're running the original SI type alternator, or simply pick up a properly oriented one if you are running a CS (I'm using a CS130D from a 97 Cavalier).
I have an adapter available (or an entire new 100 amp 12 SI anternator with bracket) available. PM me if interested.
I have an adapter available (or an entire new 100 amp 12 SI anternator with bracket) available. PM me if interested.
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Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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It is a Goodyear Gatorback 17551. Here is a link to the size: http://www.goodyearep.com/ProductsDetail.aspx?id=11752
Burning Brakes
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I am running the bracket you showed. One thing to note if you are going to be using tall valve covers, you will need to get either the big block version or buy a longer adjuster rod. You will not have any problems with the power steering pump. I really like the bracket; it’s much easier to adjust the alternator.
PMI, but is the bolt pattern on the sbc head the same as the bb head?
Or do you know what length rod is needed with this setup for tall valve covers?
Thanks,
KO
Drifting
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thegazman
To determine what lenght adjustment rod you will need it is best to install your altenator, place it where you want it to be with the belt tight, and measure from the adjustment hole on the alternator to the bolt on the backet where you will attach the other end. Order a rod that will fit that lenght. Summit and Jegs both have adjusment rods with various lenghts.
Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio TX
To determine what lenght adjustment rod you will need it is best to install your altenator, place it where you want it to be with the belt tight, and measure from the adjustment hole on the alternator to the bolt on the backet where you will attach the other end. Order a rod that will fit that lenght. Summit and Jegs both have adjusment rods with various lenghts.
Burning Brakes
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From: Liberty Missouri
Bracket from summit SME-2001
Adjuster rod from summit RA5-500
Belt, Gates brand #7541 Local auto parts store
All of this fits with the tall valve covers
Burning Brakes
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Pro
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What about this one? This is what the summit guy was pushing on me.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+115
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+115
Burning Brakes
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From: Liberty Missouri
What about this one? This is what the summit guy was pushing on me.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+115
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+115
I think the others look better IMHO
Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio TX
What about this one? This is what the summit guy was pushing on me.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+115
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+115
Also, talked to the Summit techs and they said the the big block mounts will NOT fit on a SBC.
