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Chevyboy1962 · 10-14-2004, 07:14 PM

Hi Gang,
Ths just dawned on me today.

I was talking to my brother-in-law about engine brackets for accessories, then it hit me.

I need a special bracket for using the generator/alternator on the drivers side header. Where can I pick one of these up at? Also how do you have your powersteering pumps mounted on the front of your V8's? The one I got will mount just to the right (looking at front of engine) of the long waterpump. Would these to be to close togther?
TIA,
David

Tx Firefighter · 10-14-2004, 07:18 PM

If your heads have accesory bolt holes, use a 69-72 alternator bracket. They are way better than the exhaust mounted aftermarket junk.

tom hand · 10-14-2004, 07:27 PM

If you are going to use the long waterpump powersteering pump...you need to use the 73 up long waterpump alternator bracket...mounts on the passenger side

Brainchild · 10-14-2004, 08:06 PM

I used the whole pulley/bracket setup from my 75.Did the alternator conversion,and it works great.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2004, 08:13 PM

PM me if you want a 69 - 72 bracket.

Chevyboy1962 · 10-15-2004, 04:32 PM

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the replies.

The drivers side head has 3 bolt holes in it, and the passenger side only has 1 bolt hole. Longhorn Man, you got a PM.

Thanks Again,
David

Longhorn Man · 10-15-2004, 06:13 PM

PM responded. The drivers side with 3 holes will work. Like I said, I'll see if I can't get some pics.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-15-2004, 06:22 PM

Not trying to hijack, but I have a question, on a/c trucks which side does
the alternator go on

which side does the a/c go on

a/c pass, alt dr

I think my alt. is on the wrong side, wiring is all new and it looks wrong

Longhorn Man · 10-15-2004, 06:59 PM

All 67 - 72 small block trucks had the alt on the drivers side as original. The A/C compressor is up high on the passenger side, the power steering is low on the drivers side...and I have NFC where the smog pu,p would be...I've only seen one mounted, and I have no recollection of where it goes.

Brainchild · 10-15-2004, 08:37 PM

Smog pump goes low on the pass side I think.It's been a while since I seen one,but it's the only logical place

purple gas · 10-16-2004, 01:05 PM

my truck I used the mounts & everything for pwr steering from the 77 chevy van I bought for a donor vehichle. mounted drivers side, clears everything and all the hoses fit.

A.P. · 10-16-2004, 06:53 PM

My set up is from a 80's chevy van, here is a pic.

10-14-2004, 07:14 PM	#1
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Engine brackets question Hi Gang, Ths just dawned on me today. I was talking to my brother-in-law about engine brackets for accessories, then it hit me. I need a special bracket for using the generator/alternator on the drivers side header. Where can I pick one of these up at? Also how do you have your powersteering pumps mounted on the front of your V8's? The one I got will mount just to the right (looking at front of engine) of the long waterpump. Would these to be to close togther? TIA, David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

10-14-2004, 07:18 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	If your heads have accesory bolt holes, use a 69-72 alternator bracket. They are way better than the exhaust mounted aftermarket junk. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-14-2004, 07:27 PM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	If you are going to use the long waterpump powersteering pump...you need to use the 73 up long waterpump alternator bracket...mounts on the passenger side __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

10-14-2004, 08:06 PM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I used the whole pulley/bracket setup from my 75.Did the alternator conversion,and it works great. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-15-2004, 04:32 PM	#6
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Hi Everyone, Thanks for the replies. The drivers side head has 3 bolt holes in it, and the passenger side only has 1 bolt hole. Longhorn Man, you got a PM. Thanks Again, David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

10-14-2004, 08:13 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	PM me if you want a 69 - 72 bracket.

10-15-2004, 06:13 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	PM responded. The drivers side with 3 holes will work. Like I said, I'll see if I can't get some pics.

10-15-2004, 06:22 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Not trying to hijack, but I have a question, on a/c trucks which side does the alternator go on which side does the a/c go on a/c pass, alt dr I think my alt. is on the wrong side, wiring is all new and it looks wrong __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-15-2004, 06:59 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	All 67 - 72 small block trucks had the alt on the drivers side as original. The A/C compressor is up high on the passenger side, the power steering is low on the drivers side...and I have NFC where the smog pu,p would be...I've only seen one mounted, and I have no recollection of where it goes.

10-15-2004, 08:37 PM	#10
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Smog pump goes low on the pass side I think.It's been a while since I seen one,but it's the only logical place __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-16-2004, 01:05 PM	#11
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	my truck I used the mounts & everything for pwr steering from the 77 chevy van I bought for a donor vehichle. mounted drivers side, clears everything and all the hoses fit.

10-16-2004, 06:53 PM	#12
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	My set up is from a 80's chevy van, here is a pic. Attached Images



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