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70short · 06-08-2004, 03:05 AM

I am rebuilding the 350 in my 70. I want to relocate my alternator to the right side of the engine. It will make access to my power steering reservoir easier. I think it will look alot cleaner since there is nothing on the right side of the block for us non A/C trucks. Any idea as to what type of bracket to use. There is only one bolt hole on that side of the head. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!

I am running headers!!

GMan69 · 06-08-2004, 06:53 AM

The bracket you need bolts to the intake in front of the water neck and to the top of the water pump. This only works with the long pump. Most likely you have the short pump now. Also, the alternator you will need is internally regulated so the wiring is a little different. I have a Delco 12 SI 94 amp in my truck and it works great.

**JIMs70GMC** · 06-08-2004, 07:45 AM

Yep on the pass side would require a long water pump. My 71 has the long pump set-up, put the PO (not Dean) kept the external regulator, they just extended the wires! The nice thing about the long pump set-up is the PS bracket does not utilize a motor mount bolt. The not so nice thing-you have crap using the bolts on both sides of the water pump.

cdowns · 06-08-2004, 09:01 AM

there's no eed for a long pump to mount an altenater on the passenger side. there are mounts available from companys like speedway motors and paw to relocate the altenator

70short · 06-08-2004, 11:51 AM

No type of bracket for the short water pump???

I have already bought A new water pump (not rebuilt) and painted it.

Gary

cdowns · 06-08-2004, 12:32 PM

popular short-pump option

06-08-2004, 03:05 AM	#1
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Alternator mounting help. I am rebuilding the 350 in my 70. I want to relocate my alternator to the right side of the engine. It will make access to my power steering reservoir easier. I think it will look alot cleaner since there is nothing on the right side of the block for us non A/C trucks. Any idea as to what type of bracket to use. There is only one bolt hole on that side of the head. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!! I am running headers!! __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES" Last edited by 70short; 06-08-2004 at 03:15 AM.

06-08-2004, 06:53 AM	#2
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	The bracket you need bolts to the intake in front of the water neck and to the top of the water pump. This only works with the long pump. Most likely you have the short pump now. Also, the alternator you will need is internally regulated so the wiring is a little different. I have a Delco 12 SI 94 amp in my truck and it works great. __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside Last edited by GMan69; 06-08-2004 at 06:59 AM.

06-08-2004, 07:45 AM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Yep on the pass side would require a long water pump. My 71 has the long pump set-up, put the PO (not Dean) kept the external regulator, they just extended the wires! The nice thing about the long pump set-up is the PS bracket does not utilize a motor mount bolt. The not so nice thing-you have crap using the bolts on both sides of the water pump. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

06-08-2004, 09:01 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	there's no eed for a long pump to mount an altenater on the passenger side. there are mounts available from companys like speedway motors and paw to relocate the altenator __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-08-2004, 11:51 AM	#5
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	No type of bracket for the short water pump??? I have already bought A new water pump (not rebuilt) and painted it. Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES" Last edited by 70short; 06-08-2004 at 11:58 AM.

06-08-2004, 12:32 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	popular short-pump option __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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