Sumitt Racing alternator bracket
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Melting Slicks
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Sumitt Racing alternator bracket
Am wanting to add a little bling to the motor and was thinking of getting this alternator bracket, has anyone had any experience with these? Thanks 
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sme-2001/reviews
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sme-2001/reviews
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Yes Sir!
Am wanting to add a little bling to the motor and was thinking of getting this alternator bracket, has anyone had any experience with these? Thanks
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sme-2001/reviews
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sme-2001/reviews
Yes, I bought one of those, but not for the looks. I could not remove my power steering cap with the standard cast iron alternator bracket and had to loosen the pump mounting bolts, swivel the pump towards the crank and then the cap would come off. After I had checked/added PSF, I had to swing the pump outwards and hold tension on the belt while I tightened the bolts. Not a pleasant experience.
Once I fitted the Summit bracket, I could get the PS cap further out, but still not all the way. I took the bracket off and ground a bit of the aluminum away from the bottom of the bracket about under the middle bolt hole and now have no problems. Maybe a shorter belt would have been the correct way to go, but I'm not complaining about the definite upgrade.
If you don't have a power steering pump, don't bother to read the above.
Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
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Got the bracket today, it was an easy install and everything lined up well. I will have to pull it apart to polish it, the finish is satin and I want it to shine like the chrome 120 AMP alternator I will have soon. As far as getting the PS cap off it does make it easier to do so that's also a plus.
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Got the bracket today, it was an easy install and everything lined up well. I will have to pull it apart to polish it, the finish is satin and I want it to shine like the chrome 120 AMP alternator I will have soon. As far as getting the PS cap off it does make it easier to do so that's also a plus.
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Got the bracket today, it was an easy install and everything lined up well. I will have to pull it apart to polish it, the finish is satin and I want it to shine like the chrome 120 AMP alternator I will have soon. As far as getting the PS cap off it does make it easier to do so that's also a plus.
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I had to run to the auto parts to get a shorter belt too, the one I had on it was longer than stock (long story that I wont bore you with), I got one 1/2" shorter than stock and am glad I did. I know 1/2" doesn't make too much difference but it will give me just that much more adjustment. The turnbuckle adjuster is great, you can turn it by hand to tighten the belt but still need a 9/16 wrench to tighten the jamb nuts.
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I was always able to get mine off, it wasn't real easy though. It does come off much, much easier so I'd have to say yes you'd be good to go (you'd be able to remove the PS cap to be clear), if you installed this.