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I have tall valve covers on mine also and I added a couple inchs to the bottom end of my alt bracket to get it past the cover, then used a longer belt. BTW, I think the belt you have is too wide. If you go to a napa or other part store that has all the belts hanging there to see, just ask to pull some down and look. The length and width are usually printed on the cover and you should be able to find a belt with similar length but narrower that will fit in the pulleys better. Probably use the same length and it will actually seem longer because it'll fit deeper in the grooves and allow the alternator to move out a bit more.

No offense to "The Fixer", but I think he's wrong about the fuel line being ok through the manifold. It's going to be hot there and not flow much air. Besides, heating the fuel is bad for power. At the very least it should be wrapped in some insulation. One more thing on the fuel line, with the filter in that position it will dump gas on the front of the engine everytime you need to change it. Consider moving it to the line before the fuel pump in the frame rail, even back by the tranny crossmember.