Alternator bracket mounting - not right - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kellytheaker · 01-17-2011, 01:59 PM

I have a 72 350 - the previous owner felt the stock mounting brackets and adjusting arm had to be thrown out and chrome junk should be installed - now i want it back stock , i thought i had a short waterpump but when i installed the bracket and arm the 1" of adjustment is not right - the alt hits the junk chrome valve covers so i am starting to suspect i have a long waterpump , dimentions from the block mounting is 3" to pulley and 6" from mounting to pump snout where the fan spacer starts , am i on the right track here . I would be very open to the 2 mounting styles but this isnt working .

**john** · 01-17-2011, 02:43 PM

Here are the pump dimensions.

kellytheaker · 01-17-2011, 04:02 PM

ok from my dimesion it looks like i have the short , so what are the two bracket systems - can anyone provide a pic of both styles - the alt is bumping into the valve cover if you try and use any of the adjustment available . sorry i am not picture capable .

**john** · 01-17-2011, 05:29 PM

Heres a pic I saved from this site. It is a short pump with accessory holes in the head.

kellytheaker · 01-17-2011, 07:01 PM

just great photos, i am using the same bracketry and the back of the alt , is hitting the valve cover , i suspected incorrect brackets first , then waterpump , i see it measures close enough to the short , alt , may be the problem , not sure yet , any ideas or help

sjarrett71 · 01-17-2011, 08:32 PM

Try a longer belt to move the alt out further?

Hogger Brad · 05-03-2012, 11:22 PM

I seem to be haveing the same problem. What did you end up doing ?

Bryan H · 05-03-2012, 11:30 PM

I believe if you are running the tall style valve covers the factory setup will hit. Seems I had the same problem and had to put a dent on the top corner of the valve cover to keep the alternator from hitting. My valve covers were painted so you couldnt see it behind the alternator.
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Andy4639 · 05-03-2012, 11:30 PM

It's not the brackets are the pump the valve covers are taller than factory ones so you will need a longer belt to get the alternator further out.

Bryan H · 05-03-2012, 11:38 PM

How do you like that. 2 responses at the same time with the same answer! You can't beat that!
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Andy4639 · 05-04-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan H

How do you like that. 2 responses at the same time with the same answer! You can't beat that!
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01-17-2011, 01:59 PM	#1
kellytheaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ontario Canada Posts: 412	Alternator bracket mounting - not right I have a 72 350 - the previous owner felt the stock mounting brackets and adjusting arm had to be thrown out and chrome junk should be installed - now i want it back stock , i thought i had a short waterpump but when i installed the bracket and arm the 1" of adjustment is not right - the alt hits the junk chrome valve covers so i am starting to suspect i have a long waterpump , dimentions from the block mounting is 3" to pulley and 6" from mounting to pump snout where the fan spacer starts , am i on the right track here . I would be very open to the 2 mounting styles but this isnt working .

01-17-2011, 02:43 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right Here are the pump dimensions. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

01-17-2011, 04:02 PM	#3
kellytheaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ontario Canada Posts: 412	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right ok from my dimesion it looks like i have the short , so what are the two bracket systems - can anyone provide a pic of both styles - the alt is bumping into the valve cover if you try and use any of the adjustment available . sorry i am not picture capable .

01-17-2011, 05:29 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right Heres a pic I saved from this site. It is a short pump with accessory holes in the head. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

01-17-2011, 07:01 PM	#5
kellytheaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ontario Canada Posts: 412	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right just great photos, i am using the same bracketry and the back of the alt , is hitting the valve cover , i suspected incorrect brackets first , then waterpump , i see it measures close enough to the short , alt , may be the problem , not sure yet , any ideas or help

01-17-2011, 08:32 PM	#6
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right Try a longer belt to move the alt out further? __________________ -Scott-

05-03-2012, 11:22 PM	#7
Hogger Brad Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leduc, AB Posts: 3	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right I seem to be haveing the same problem. What did you end up doing ?

05-03-2012, 11:30 PM	#8
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right I believe if you are running the tall style valve covers the factory setup will hit. Seems I had the same problem and had to put a dent on the top corner of the valve cover to keep the alternator from hitting. My valve covers were painted so you couldnt see it behind the alternator. Posted via Mobile Device

05-03-2012, 11:30 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right It's not the brackets are the pump the valve covers are taller than factory ones so you will need a longer belt to get the alternator further out. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-03-2012, 11:38 PM	#10
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Re: Alternator bracket mounting - not right How do you like that. 2 responses at the same time with the same answer! You can't beat that! Posted via Mobile Device



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