alternator bracket misfit
 

I mounted this shiny new drivers side alternator bracket on my 454 only to find it wants to crowd the power steering pump.
I'm not having much luck finding a reasonably-priced passenger side BBC version, so I'm turning to you guys once again. Anyone have a source for what I need?

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forgot to mention - short water pump

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what power steering bracket set up are you running?

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IIRC the early big block pickups ('69-'72)with SWP used a P/S pump with a remote resivior. There were a few different P/S brackets for BB apps in Impalas, Chevelles, Novas and Camaros which all had SWP's '68 and earlier. Have you looked on ebay? Alan grove Components make some nice brackets although they aren't what I'd call cheap, but you get what you pay for. On my BB '66 Burban I just went ahead and built a custom bracket that dropped the pump down a little lower.

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Joe-
I have the Eckler's piece that mounts just below the driver's side head. Not enough clearance for the lower alt bracket.
Captain-
I've found that Grove Components ps bracket, that may be my cheapest route at $68. There are custom billet pieces for the alternator to go on the passenger side, but about twice the amount of money.
I could go with a long pump and solve the problem, but already invested in pulleys etc. for the short pump. Parr automotive in OKC has the Grove bracket - I'll let you guys know how it turns out. Thanks.

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These are great brackets

http://alangrovecomponents.com/index.htm

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UPDATE - Alan Grove Components to the rescue.
Here's everything bolted in place with plenty of clearance (a couple more pieces in what's getting to be a pretty expensive puzzle - the 66 keeps me out of other trouble at least)