Lousy alternator bracket..argh!
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Racer
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From: Woodstock GA
Lousy alternator bracket..argh!
Well my alternator was failing, so I popped the hood to check it out. The suspension arm had whacked my alternator pretty good (I've got a groove in my suspension arm now from the alternator fan). I got a replacement unit, but dangit I don't want to install it b/c the only way to get it tight enough means that it sits to low in the car, likely repeating the above situation.
I can't get the alternator to sit higher, 'cause my upper alternator bracket arm then won't properly reach the screw hole on the alternator...
I can't get the alternator to sit lower, cause then it hits the suspension...
I can't get the alternator to sit where it is, cause then the dang belt is loose.
Criminey, what does it take to simply mount this thing properly? Grrrrr.
Any suggestions on a simple alternator bracket?
I can't get the alternator to sit higher, 'cause my upper alternator bracket arm then won't properly reach the screw hole on the alternator...
I can't get the alternator to sit lower, cause then it hits the suspension...
I can't get the alternator to sit where it is, cause then the dang belt is loose.
Criminey, what does it take to simply mount this thing properly? Grrrrr.
Any suggestions on a simple alternator bracket?
Drifting
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From: Boxford Mass
Re: Lousy alternator bracket..argh! (Captain_Kaboom)
Over the last week, I have become very familiar with the alt bracket. Can't you get a shorter hose for your alternator to pull it "up"? My alternator is more upright and much closer to the valve cover. Could you post a picture of your setup?
btw, I tried a March alternator bracket and had clearance problems with my power steering pump.
[Modified by Jack71, 5:20 PM 2/4/2004]
btw, I tried a March alternator bracket and had clearance problems with my power steering pump.
[Modified by Jack71, 5:20 PM 2/4/2004]
Melting Slicks
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From: Norfolk VA
Re: Lousy alternator bracket..argh! (Captain_Kaboom)
Yes it can. Loosen the upper (adjusting) bracket to move it downard. Once the desired height (so the hood will close) is reached. Tighten the upper bracket in that position. Replace the belt. Loosen the nut on the lower bracket. push altenator to the end of the opening on the adjusting bracket and place belt on the pulley. Tilt the altenator to the desired tension and tighten the nut on the bottom bolt. This worked for me.
Drifting
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From: Boxford Mass
Re: Lousy alternator bracket..argh! (81' Corvette Guy)
Jack..you mean belt right, not hose? Sounds like too big a belt on there bro..could this be the problem?
Le Mans Master
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From: The Motor City
Re: Lousy alternator bracket..argh! (Captain_Kaboom)
You may have to "clock" the alternator to get the holes to align. You can take the case apart and turn one half of it 60* and screw it back together. This is how they get the same alternator to fit lots of vehicles. Take a look and see if this is your problem. It should fit up high.
Team Owner
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Re: Lousy alternator bracket..argh! (Scooter70)
You may have to "clock" the alternator to get the holes to align. You can take the case apart and turn one half of it 60* and screw it back together. This is how they get the same alternator to fit lots of vehicles. Take a look and see if this is your problem. It should fit up high.
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From: Norcross GA
Re: Lousy alternator bracket..argh! (theandies)
Greg,
Good to see you. Hadn't seen you post in a while. I've had mine out recently for the p/s pump and had none of these problems. Let me know if you would like a couple of pics to see how it should sit.
When's the next pinball run?
Bob
Good to see you. Hadn't seen you post in a while. I've had mine out recently for the p/s pump and had none of these problems. Let me know if you would like a couple of pics to see how it should sit.
When's the next pinball run?
Bob
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Racer
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From: Woodstock GA
Re: Lousy alternator bracket..argh! (Scooter70)
Ahhh that might be it. I've never heard of clocking the alternator, but that sounds like the rub. Also explains why the original alternator fit just fine in the vette!
I'm going to go practice on my broken one first..
Thanks guys!
Hiya Bob! Yeah it has been a while. Work/Baby/Vette pretty much fill my schedule these days, and the vette doesn't get much attention. :-( We just missed the previous pinball auction; next one is May 22nd down at Lakewood again! ...and I still haven't fixed that dang window motor either.
I'm going to go practice on my broken one first..
Thanks guys!
Hiya Bob! Yeah it has been a while. Work/Baby/Vette pretty much fill my schedule these days, and the vette doesn't get much attention. :-( We just missed the previous pinball auction; next one is May 22nd down at Lakewood again! ...and I still haven't fixed that dang window motor either.
Melting Slicks
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From: I may be getting old but I refuse to grow up
Re: Lousy alternator bracket..argh! (Captain_Kaboom)
You mean, I should just unscrew and twist instead of pulling it apart?
Steve :steering: