HELP !!!! '72 BBC Alternator Issue Mystery
OK, here is by dilemma (pulling my hair out) I am assembling my 402 to install in my '72 C-20 truck. I have the correct, GM original alternator brackets and I purchased the right alternator for my truck and when I put it all together the rear support rod that bolts to the exhaust manifold doesn't reach !
It's about 3/4" short - what am I doing wrong or missing ??? HELP !!!!!! |
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I’m pretty sure bolts to the head not the manifold.
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Maybe some one can post a clear picture of the whole assembly on the engine.
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This brace bolts behind the alternator, bolt through brace then into alternator.
Ive seen it bolted to front of alternator. |
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Post 11 here has a picture.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760308 Think the head bolt hole is above and to the rear of the 2nd exhaust manifold bolt from the front. |
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Hi Randy, Thanks, I know it bolts to the back/behind part of the alternator. I have been able to confirm this looking at various pictures. It's the rod that bolts to the back of this bracket that is driving me crazy !
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If that picture in the thread doesn't clear it up then i can move some stuff and lower my truck from the lift....
Have a mod move this thread to the message forum. |
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Randy, I have that picture saved but it doesn't help when it comes to where that rod connects to the engine - I really need to see where it bolts to on the engine.
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Try this.
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Thanks Uncle, can you send a link to the picture - it's exactly what I need but too blurry to see the detail. Thanks !!!
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I googled 72 truck 402 through the board,then went to images. Not too far down in the images. Not too computer savvy. Maybe you can find it this way.
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Thanks Anew - You are right !!, I'm running an earlier set of heads that doesn't have this hole/boss on the head - MYSTERY SOLVED !!. Luckily I was rummaging through one of my cans of bolts and found a small bracket that I can bolt on the exhaust manifold that should work just fine to connect the rod at the right location and height. Thanks to all who contributed - no more hair pulling.
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Thanks, found it and Anew4961 was right - my heads are different. Thanks again for your help.
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If your interested in selling that rod I lost mine. I think I finger tightened it and forgot to snug it up. Thanks, Tom
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