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Seems others have had the same problem. Looks like we will have to modify. See post #24, but I think my circumstances are more severe.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485705 |
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My older Brother (thanks!) is suggesting this -
http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ima...37113r213l.jpg "This bracket is low profile for vehicles with little hood clearance. Short water pump small block Chevy. Tall valve covers are ok." http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/air...r-side-237.php or this one (but I don't think it'd clear the frame) - http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ima...ge/239206l.jpg We'll try and mod the heck out of the original first! :metal::metal: |
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^ Not to mention, PS wouldn't be able to bolt up with the last pic.
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you should try a longer belt, and push that top bracket piece down, that's what i did with mine lol.
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They threw all the crap in a small bag and called it good. This was a kit from GMPP. |
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It's hitting the valve cover in this pic. The bracket not reaching the hole by about an 1" Then take into consideration for tension, and it's just way too far off. http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00981.jpg Not sure the freeze plug caps will remain, some are giving me grief over them. lol |
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I think this is the one you recommended VA, looks like it'd work, for $139!!! :thud::banghead:
http://www.jegs.com/i/March+Performa...20133/10002/-1 http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/600/655/655-20133.jpg PDF http://www.marchperf.com/instruction...structions.pdf |
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This is the one I was thinking of (39.95 shipped) but it's passenger side. LWP
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-Chevy-Bi...f#ht_755wt_905 |
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Okay, thanks. Don't want to get into changing much else. We'll see how a modification works first then I guess go from there if nobody has any other suggestions. Wow, why they make this stuff so incompatible is beyond me. :crazy:
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Just noticed, the March product, same numbers - different diagram in PDF :crazy:
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My older Brother also suggested this one...
http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-al...1955-1957.html http://htsmall.classicchevy.com/asse...sku/18-161.jpg Chevy Alternator Bracket Kit, Small Block, Short Water PumpExtra Clearance, 1955-1957 Mounts Alternator On Driver's Side Requires Use Of 1969-Up Cylinder Heads Extra Clearance For Tall Valve Covers, Multiple Carburetors & Fuel Injection Mounts High Over Valve Cover Also Works With Vortec Heads Will Not Work With Power Steering Pump P/N 53-28 |
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PICKUPMAN posted the different styles for our trucks (longer = 72' ?)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1064945970 That longer one looks like it might actually work. |
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This engine has the longer bracket from a 72' I think.
Look how much more movement it could have to the right. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1295299755 |
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Why don't you just cut that upper bracket and add 1.5" more steel in there?
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Hence the "modification" I've been mentioning. Pay attention Ryan!
Though, not certain the structural/aligning integrity would be adequate if we extend it. That 72' bracket looks like candy! Meaning I might have to find me one. |
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Update, "The Fixer" had/has taken care of the bracket fitment issue... :metal: Relocation
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Spoke too soon. :dohh::dohh:
Updated today, the relocation of the bracket still did not extend enough to clear the valve cover. This option may have worked for another build, without the E-Tec heads - but not for me. So we decided to mod the bracket and extend it out. To do that, the furthest we could extend the bracket would require a 54"+ v-belt to work. 55" is too long because pivoting the alt. that far would end up loosening the belt past adequate tension needed/required. Therefore, we need a 54"+ belt - which NOBODY has. :dohh::dohh: |
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Yep, that sounds like my kind of luck. :lol:
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^ Guessing you don't have the same setup as I do.
Update - Found a 54.5" Goodyear V-Belt at Midwest Wheel on the East side of town. Will try tomorrow and see if I can still get away with using Stock brackets. Also painted the steering gear box. |
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If all else fails, supposedly these brackets for Corvettes are interchangeable with ours.
The lower bracket pushes the alt. out towards the driver's fender (what I'd need) - per forum member Tx Firefighter. http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5 Copyright ©2011 Corvette Central All Rights Reserved ----------------------------------- ALTERNATOR ADJUSTING BRACE (UPPER) Description 1975-1976 Corvette Central #: 303360 Original GM #: 460754 Corvette Central .com http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5 Copyright ©2011 Corvette Central All Rights Reserved ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKET - 327 / 350 (LOWER) Description 1964-1971 Part# 302016 http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5 Copyright ©2011 Corvette Central All Rights Reserved Corvette Central .com Unless there's a different LOWER bracket than pictured above - this is the one shown in the diagram above. Not sure if the LOWER bracket is what TX Firefighter was referencing (no part number provided for LOWER). Maybe he'll be kind enough to show up and provide details. :) |
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Friday Update -
Got the Goodyear 54.5" belt this morning. Fits PERFECT! Alternator extends to the brink of no return, belt tention is just right. But, the alternator still comes into contact with the valve cover just a little. We're going to shave the alternator a little bit later. The driver's side valve cover also comes into contact with the ram horn exhaust manifold. We shaved the exhaust manifold down a little bit, and will shave some more later. http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00986.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00987.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00988.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00989.jpg Got the fuel line bent, installed inline filter. Fuel line runs up underneath intake manifold, to the carb. http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00990.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00991.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00998.jpg Time to shave the exhaust manifold a little for valve cover clearance. http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00992.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00993.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00995.jpg Relocation of the upper alternator bracket - does work with 54.5" Goodyear Gator belt. http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC00999.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC01000.jpg http://www.ilsiciliano.net/truck/DSC01001.jpg Still considering the Corvette brackets, as they'd extend the bottom position away more. Will look into at a later date. Just noticed the writing on the new belt says "Hencho en Mexico", just like the block. SOB! :dohh::banghead::no: And the valve cover made in Taiwan. Great, just great. :dohh: |
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The LOWER bracket mentioned above in my post is not correct.
Please see below for the correct version. Much more expensive :dohh: ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKET - 327 / 350 (LOWER) Part# 303044 Price 115.95 Description 1979-1982 No image. Click link to see. Corvette Central .com |
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cool build great idea on the fuel line
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Nice work.
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