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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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What would it take to mount the alternator on
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Alan Grove Bracket, wire, solder, heat shrink.
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Alan Grove Bracket, wire, solder, heat shrink.
What is a Alan Grove Bracket
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This will work-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Small-Block-...-/270915575947

Alan Grove-

http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/
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Any way to do it with std pulleys
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This way uses the original pulleys, you're just using a new bracket with the correct spacing to keep the belts oriented properly.
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I'm curious. Why do you want to do that?
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I'm curious. Why do you want to do that?
So I can check my power steering fluid
easily, I have a CS 144 alternator
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Originally Posted by TPI BOY
So I can check my power steering fluid
easily, I have a CS 144 alternator


Exactly, for those of us without AC, that big open space allows lots of room to place the alternator. You almost need to be a contortionist to get the cap on and off to check PS fluid levels.
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