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angelsairman · 02-12-2004, 12:59 AM

On my 71 c10 350 with a short water pump and Internal Alt, when i install the belt the alternator sits only maybe .25 inch from the end of the top bracket and the alternotr also seems to be sitting awful close to the valve cover. The bottom of the top Alt bracket looks to have been hacked on by a previous owner im wondering if maybe they didnt shorten it for some unknown reason(it was a farmers truck in ND). So what i guess im asking is it normal for it to sit so close to the Valve cover and be so close to full adjustment??? Thanks in advance

jorgensensc · 02-12-2004, 01:30 AM

post some pics if you can.
When I put a new belt on mine, it sat pretty close to the valve covers, but once the belt stretched out it was further away(after I readjusted the belt). Hope this helps a little.

*rage'nrat638* · 02-12-2004, 01:38 AM

here

Tx Firefighter · 02-12-2004, 01:42 AM

You might just get a new one if someone has screwed yours up.

GM part number 460754. Cost about 7 bucks nowdays. See your friendly dealer.

gr8scott51 · 02-12-2004, 02:12 AM

check out www.alangrovecomponents.com for options.

scott

02-12-2004, 12:59 AM	#1
angelsairman Future Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grand Forks AFB, ND Posts: 151	alternator bracket question On my 71 c10 350 with a short water pump and Internal Alt, when i install the belt the alternator sits only maybe .25 inch from the end of the top bracket and the alternotr also seems to be sitting awful close to the valve cover. The bottom of the top Alt bracket looks to have been hacked on by a previous owner im wondering if maybe they didnt shorten it for some unknown reason(it was a farmers truck in ND). So what i guess im asking is it normal for it to sit so close to the Valve cover and be so close to full adjustment??? Thanks in advance __________________ Its not the end result that counts most...its the journey along the way that's most rewarding My truck doesn't leak, it just marks it's territory

02-12-2004, 01:30 AM	#2
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	post some pics if you can. When I put a new belt on mine, it sat pretty close to the valve covers, but once the belt stretched out it was further away(after I readjusted the belt). Hope this helps a little. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-12-2004, 01:38 AM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	here Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:07 AM.

02-12-2004, 01:42 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	You might just get a new one if someone has screwed yours up. GM part number 460754. Cost about 7 bucks nowdays. See your friendly dealer. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-12-2004, 02:12 AM	#5
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	check out www.alangrovecomponents.com for options. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott



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