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Chris4x4Gill2 · 09-01-2006, 10:21 AM

My alternator was on the driver side of the engine (72 350). I'm noticing several pics of other members trucks with same year/motor have it on the passenger side. What the difference and why? I'm guessing it might be becasue of having factory A/C?

HuggerCST · 09-01-2006, 11:18 AM

All 67-72's had the alternator on the driver side. The ones that you see on the passenger side are most likely using 73 and up brackets on the front of their engine.

lilpup69chevy · 09-01-2006, 02:05 PM

and if i was a bettin man i'd say they are probably running the long water pump too

bryanw1968 · 09-01-2006, 02:10 PM

Yes, and yes.
Also, I moved mine over because I really didn't like the banana alt bracket. I could never get it tight enough.

jimmydean · 09-01-2006, 02:15 PM

I thought mine was on the dirver side because I had this awful JC Penny A/C system installed. The compressor was mounted on the passenger side. I moved it once I got the A/C crap out of there.

Ole Blue 68 · 09-01-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bryanw1968

Yes, and yes.
Also, I moved mine over because I really didn't like the banana alt bracket. I could never get it tight enough.

I can never get mine tight with that darn bracket either. Anybody got any tricks?

bryanw1968 · 09-01-2006, 03:03 PM

Yup. Move it over to the other side

Ole Blue 68 · 09-01-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bryanw1968

Yup. Move it over to the other side

You know I just gave somebody a smart ass answer in another thread so I guess what goes around comes around...

Chris4x4Gill2 · 09-01-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpup69chevy

and if i was a bettin man i'd say they are probably running the long water pump too

When did they start using the long water pump? or better yet, how do I tell if I have a long or short since its off the truck?

From what I am reading....most people recommend swapping sides with the Alt? Are the aftermarket brackets interchangable right to left side or are they side specific?

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-01-2006, 05:11 PM

As far as I know, there are NO universal brackets that fit both sides

jacobs · 09-01-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bryanw1968

Yes, and yes.
Also, I moved mine over because I really didn't like the banana alt bracket. I could never get it tight enough.

Just insert a large screwdriver between the bottom of the alt and the bracket and lift up. You can get your belt tighter than you would ever want.

centsless · 09-01-2006, 05:49 PM

I used an alan grove alternator bracket because with a 1966 283, it has no mounting holes in the head. It has worked very well so far. Just another option.

09-01-2006, 10:21 AM	#1
Chris4x4Gill2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 794	Alternator location ? My alternator was on the driver side of the engine (72 350). I'm noticing several pics of other members trucks with same year/motor have it on the passenger side. What the difference and why? I'm guessing it might be becasue of having factory A/C?

09-01-2006, 11:18 AM	#2
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Alternator location ? All 67-72's had the alternator on the driver side. The ones that you see on the passenger side are most likely using 73 and up brackets on the front of their engine. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-01-2006, 02:05 PM	#3
lilpup69chevy 67-72 parts finder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: southeast mo Posts: 788	Re: Alternator location ? and if i was a bettin man i'd say they are probably running the long water pump too __________________ 1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction) 1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb)

09-01-2006, 02:10 PM	#4
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Alternator location ? Yes, and yes. Also, I moved mine over because I really didn't like the banana alt bracket. I could never get it tight enough.

09-01-2006, 02:15 PM	#5
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Alternator location ? I thought mine was on the dirver side because I had this awful JC Penny A/C system installed. The compressor was mounted on the passenger side. I moved it once I got the A/C crap out of there.

09-01-2006, 03:03 PM	#7
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Alternator location ? Yup. Move it over to the other side

09-01-2006, 05:11 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Alternator location ? As far as I know, there are NO universal brackets that fit both sides __________________ 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

09-01-2006, 05:49 PM	#12
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Alternator location ? I used an alan grove alternator bracket because with a 1966 283, it has no mounting holes in the head. It has worked very well so far. Just another option. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board



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