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Alternator clearance issues. Need ideas.
What are you guys with the tall valve covers on the 350 engines using for alternator mounts? Mine is mounted on the drivers side above the PS pump. The upper "adjustment arm" is attached at the water pump attach hole and isn't long enough anymore. There are no threaded holes in the heads or block to pick up for use and I'm not a fan of the low mounts or the 12 O'clock position mounts.
So, what is everyone using? Pics would be awesome! Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Alternator clearance issues. Need ideas.
here is a pic of mine no power steering note the location of the alternator adjustment arm. I am using a 55 1/2 inch belt
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Re: Alternator clearance issues. Need ideas.
A lot of people go with the low mount alternator kit, but not being a fan kinda eliminates that option. Relocating to the other side of the engine may be a option with a different factory alternator bracket. I know the 10-SI is a thinner alternator. Not sure which one you are running.
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Re: Alternator clearance issues. Need ideas.
Hey Hayhauler,
Beautiful engine! Unfortunately, I can't mount mine where your mount is located because the threaded holes are not there. If worse comes to worse, I may drill my own holes but that would be a last resort. Another style of mount is my preferred way to go. Surely someone here has run into the same problem! Last edited by Steve Cole; 09-24-2012 at 09:07 AM. Reason: typo |
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Re: Alternator clearance issues. Need ideas.
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Re: Alternator clearance issues. Need ideas.
I had issue with mounting mine, unfortunately I don't have pics of the swap up. I put a 96 LT1 engine in mine, and had no original equipment to use from the donor. And the holes don't match older equipment. Pretty much like having no holes. Ended up with the low mount kit.
I do not recommend drilling holes into a head, most likely drill into a water jacket or crack the head. Those heads sound like the was made for a race engine, requiring no additional equipment. Sell them and buy ones with holes. You might be able to use a alternator bracket that mounts to the intake and water pump. I would suggest for the lower bracket, make your own. But you might still have clearance issues with the valve covers. Here is a link to a set-up I am describing. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342062
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