Need suggestions for an alternator bracket.
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Need suggestions for an alternator bracket.
Can anyone suggest an alternator mount for my small block 71. I want to remove the kind that had to bolt to my header bolts. Is there something available that can use the front head bolts and still line up with the Vette waterpump?
Thanks in advance,
[Modified by dennisr, 8:46 PM 8/22/2001]
Thanks in advance,
[Modified by dennisr, 8:46 PM 8/22/2001]
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Re: Need suggestions for an alternator bracket. (dennisr)
Dennis,
I used the 72-78 cast iron bracket that bolts to the accessory holes on the front of the driver side cylinder head. It aligns perfectly and its very sturdy. The 79-82 aluminum one will work also. Check them out at:
http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/ALTERNAT.PDF
Mark
[Modified by mdsmith, 1:45 AM 8/23/2001]
I used the 72-78 cast iron bracket that bolts to the accessory holes on the front of the driver side cylinder head. It aligns perfectly and its very sturdy. The 79-82 aluminum one will work also. Check them out at:
http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/ALTERNAT.PDF
Mark
[Modified by mdsmith, 1:45 AM 8/23/2001]
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Re: Need suggestions for an alternator bracket. (mdsmith)
On another car, (Buick V-6) I did the following.
For the bottom support I used a long grade 8 bolt, and a thick spacer. The bolt went through the mounting hole on the alternator , then the spacer, and then into a hole on the cylinder head.
For the upper mount I used an adjustable length rod with sperical ends. One end went a water pump mounting bolt (also longer) and then to the top of the alternator.
Instead of a rod with ends, you could use one of the universal brackets they sell in Jegs or Summit. It basically is a long curved piece of chromed metal with a bolt hole on one end (to mount to the engine) and a slot that the upper alternator mounting bolt goes through.
For the bottom support I used a long grade 8 bolt, and a thick spacer. The bolt went through the mounting hole on the alternator , then the spacer, and then into a hole on the cylinder head.
For the upper mount I used an adjustable length rod with sperical ends. One end went a water pump mounting bolt (also longer) and then to the top of the alternator.
Instead of a rod with ends, you could use one of the universal brackets they sell in Jegs or Summit. It basically is a long curved piece of chromed metal with a bolt hole on one end (to mount to the engine) and a slot that the upper alternator mounting bolt goes through.
