Alternator Bracket Question
Mar 28, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Racer
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Alternator Bracket Question
What color is the cast iron alternator pivot bracket supposed to be? Mine is black right now. I'm detailing the engine and was curious of the correct color for the bracket. I'm thinking of painting it a cast blast color since it's cast iron. Anyone know?
Mar 28, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
On my 71 the adjustment arm/bracket is semi gloss black while the alt mounting bracket is painted engine color.
Mar 28, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Racer
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My bracket system is different. I don't have the 2 painted brackets in photo #2. Mine has a cast iron bracket the alt fits in and pivots for adjusting.
Mar 28, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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What year for your car? Black is probably correct since these were installed at the factory.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Mar 28, 2011 at 01:52 PM .
Mar 28, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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Racer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Easy Mike
What year for your car?
'72 SB. No PS or air.
Mar 28, 2011 | 02:05 PM
Safety Car
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Per the NCRS Judging Guide it should be painted semi gloss black.
Mar 28, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Semi Gloss black. I have the same bracket on the 70. It's NOM and was on the Vette when I bought it.
Here's a pic.
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Mar 28, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Racer
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Mar 28, 2011 | 02:49 PM
Melting Slicks
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Comes from GM (still available) painted black, as does the upper adjustment brace.
Alternator Bracket Question
