Alternator bracket with block huggers
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Le Mans Master
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Alternator bracket with block huggers
I'm installing a set of stainless block huggers from Summit on my 68 and was wondering what is the best setup for the alternator brackets. Does anyone make one that doesn't interfere with the headers? Any pictures?
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Standard header bracket. Most go on the driver's side. I had this one reinforced by having the verticle 1/4" bar welded on.
The alternator then goes on a second bracket that slides along the first shown. It slides forward/rearward to align the belt.
The alternator then goes on a second bracket that slides along the first shown. It slides forward/rearward to align the belt.
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks, I will look into that one. I think I saw those in Summit or Jeg's
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i have those..always looking for something better that doesn't use the hedder bolts. i have no power accessories on a 70.. any other options?
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks everyone, I just ordered a nice three piece set on ebay for a total of $25.98 with shipping. It comes with a nice custom chrome upper arm also. It looks like it is made by Mr. Gasket.
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You may be able to use the lower mounts on the block that are typically used for the power steering pump. This may or may not clear the A-arm and/or require the use of the long water pump..., but maybe not.
I beefed mine up with the welded piece of the header bracket and by using two J-bars, one on each side of the alternator. The two bars are "tied" together at four points with aluminum disks greatly stiffening the assembly.
