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Mar 20, 2015 | 08:21 PM

2001convertable

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From: wantagh ny

shimming alternator forward

Hi, is there a way to move my alternator forward via shims or any other way on my 71 small block? I noticed that my alternator belt is not in line with the pulley after doing the radiator. It may have been like this before but I never noticed. thanks

Mar 20, 2015 | 10:00 PM

gjohnson

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Washers?

Mar 20, 2015 | 10:17 PM

C3 Stroker

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Washers work. Look closely in this pic, and you can see my washer spacer between the alt. bracket and the head near the valve cover, close to the intake...

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Mar 21, 2015 | 06:13 AM

SB64

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Originally Posted by 2001convertable

I have been told in my restore job that GM alignments were sometimes off a little so you may be right with it being off when you started. Washers like suggested usually fix the problem.
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Mar 21, 2015 | 09:56 AM

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Mar 21, 2015 | 10:13 AM

Alan 71

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Hi 2,
I'd think you'll need to be careful about shimming the bottom bracket too which might require a longer bolt depending on how far you move it.
Regards,
Alan

Mar 21, 2015 | 10:46 AM

Mike21175

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Originally Posted by 2001convertable

Back in the late '70's when I had my '77, i had the same issue. I had belt squeak from poorly aligned alternator belt. This was factory. The solution was washers. Only used them on the upper areas, and then installed a new belt. No more squeal!

Mike