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Old 11-29-2012, 12:24 PM
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From the left over parts of a parts car (79) I have a small bracket which seems to mount to the alternator bracket. What is this supposed to do ? Hold the alt. belt under tension ?

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Old 11-29-2012, 01:06 PM
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I think the intent is to keep the belt off the underside of the hood in the event the belt breaks. It is a guard, not a tensioning device.

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Old 11-29-2012, 01:31 PM
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I think the intent is to keep the belt off the underside of the hood in the event the belt breaks. It is a guard, not a tensioning device.

This is a pic from my old (former) 1979. It keeps the belt away from the upper rad hose.

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Old 11-29-2012, 05:17 PM
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Thanks for the picture.

Is it supposed to be in contact with the belt ?
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IT'll be close, but not in contact with the belt.
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