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MrGoodpliers · 01-28-2009, 11:59 AM

Will a '72 smallblock alt bracket fit '96 vortec heads? Also, I have a good power steering pump from a '68 el camino(sb), would it fit my '72 truck?

MrGoodpliers · 02-01-2009, 07:05 PM

ttt

piecesparts · 02-01-2009, 08:45 PM

Look at the bolt pattern on the front of the heads. You may have to drill and thread a new hole, then again maybe not.

100%Chevy · 02-01-2009, 10:24 PM

The pump should fit except:check that little steel nipple for the return line.It may not be pointed in the right direction to fit your application.
Mike.

MrGoodpliers · 02-25-2009, 02:03 PM

NOBODY is running Vortecs? I have an engine on a stand up at my Dad's with Vortecs and I'm thinking about tossing it in the burb. I just wanted to know if there will be a problem with the bracket bolting up to the head.

Sammy · 02-25-2009, 08:06 PM

As long as your heads are threaded. They are in the same spot as older engine V8's. Depending on what brackets. I used everything from a short W/P. May want to get a serpentine setup plenty in the junk yards with everything W/P pulleys, PS n Alt. Get the higher amp 1 wire system. Decent upgrade and simple.

piecesparts · 02-25-2009, 08:55 PM

I have an engine in my garage, that has vortec heads on it, and the bolt holes look as if they line up with the heads on my older engines.

01-28-2009, 11:59 AM	#1
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Alternator bracket question Will a '72 smallblock alt bracket fit '96 vortec heads? Also, I have a good power steering pump from a '68 el camino(sb), would it fit my '72 truck? __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-01-2009, 07:05 PM	#2
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Alternator bracket question ttt __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-01-2009, 08:45 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Alternator bracket question Look at the bolt pattern on the front of the heads. You may have to drill and thread a new hole, then again maybe not.

02-01-2009, 10:24 PM	#4
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Alternator bracket question The pump should fit except:check that little steel nipple for the return line.It may not be pointed in the right direction to fit your application. Mike.

02-25-2009, 02:03 PM	#5
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Re: Alternator bracket question NOBODY is running Vortecs? I have an engine on a stand up at my Dad's with Vortecs and I'm thinking about tossing it in the burb. I just wanted to know if there will be a problem with the bracket bolting up to the head. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-25-2009, 08:06 PM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Alternator bracket question As long as your heads are threaded. They are in the same spot as older engine V8's. Depending on what brackets. I used everything from a short W/P. May want to get a serpentine setup plenty in the junk yards with everything W/P pulleys, PS n Alt. Get the higher amp 1 wire system. Decent upgrade and simple. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

02-25-2009, 08:55 PM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Alternator bracket question I have an engine in my garage, that has vortec heads on it, and the bolt holes look as if they line up with the heads on my older engines.



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