Alternator Bracket Problem....still......
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Orlando Florida
Alternator Bracket Problem....still......
Gang,
I know there are a lot of members out there with Headers on their SB's. Since my header install I was able to rig up a make shift alternator bracket using the old one that mounted to the driver side ram horn. It's not working as well as I had hoped:(. It's not sturdy enough to keep the alternator from moving a little bit when I rev the engine. Once it moves a little closer to the crank pulley the belt slips a little and you can imagine the noise it makes. It usually only occurs when I hit 60 MPH, but with me having to drive back and forth to work on the interstate, 60MPH is a little bit too slow. I need those of you who have purchased an aftermarket bracket to post here and let me know what your currently using, and where I might purchase it. I don't want to embarrass Corvette drivers every where by driving down the road with that awful screeching noise bellowing out from under the hood :) Thanks
I know there are a lot of members out there with Headers on their SB's. Since my header install I was able to rig up a make shift alternator bracket using the old one that mounted to the driver side ram horn. It's not working as well as I had hoped:(. It's not sturdy enough to keep the alternator from moving a little bit when I rev the engine. Once it moves a little closer to the crank pulley the belt slips a little and you can imagine the noise it makes. It usually only occurs when I hit 60 MPH, but with me having to drive back and forth to work on the interstate, 60MPH is a little bit too slow. I need those of you who have purchased an aftermarket bracket to post here and let me know what your currently using, and where I might purchase it. I don't want to embarrass Corvette drivers every where by driving down the road with that awful screeching noise bellowing out from under the hood :) Thanks
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Westampton NJ
Re: Alternator Bracket Problem....still...... (rainman69)
This should be it:
WLK-88301 ALTERNATOR BRACKET FRONT MOUNT $14.95
It's on backorder, but I'm sure that JEGS or someone can get it for you.
[Modified by rainman69, 5:18 PM 1/25/2002]
WLK-88301 ALTERNATOR BRACKET FRONT MOUNT $14.95
It's on backorder, but I'm sure that JEGS or someone can get it for you.
[Modified by rainman69, 5:18 PM 1/25/2002]
Burning Brakes
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Re: Alternator Bracket Problem....still...... (rainman69)
get the alternator bracket for a 72 or later. It is solid cast iron or aluminum in the later models and bolts to the front of the head, not the headers. Anything that mounts to the header bolts is asking for trouble...
Chris
Chris
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Racer
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From: Orlando Florida
Re: Alternator Bracket Problem....still...... (71roadster)
get the alternator bracket for a 72 or later. It is solid cast iron or aluminum in the later models and bolts to the front of the head, not the headers. Anything that mounts to the header bolts is asking for trouble...
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Racer
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From: Orlando Florida
Re: Alternator Bracket Problem....still...... (Warp70)
Well I went ....and I did get one for twenty bucks! Not too bad a price though it was pretty rusty. I have a friend who is going to sand blast if for me, then I paint it and install. It should do the trick :D
