Im doing my header install throught this weekend, and im taking off the alternator and i notice one of the brackets goes to a manifold bolt. What am i supposed to do with this bracket when I put the long tubes in, because it doesnt look like the bracket will work right with other bolts. Help me pleeeease. thanks! Also does anyone know what size the manifold/ypipe flange bolts are?

EDIT: So far i got off the starter, dipstick, both manifolds, altenator. Its about time to do the motor mounts. Where should i jack the engine up from when doing the mounts? any tips to make it easier would be nice too. thanks

 

As far as I know all my altonator braces fit right back on

 

Toss it. There are plenty of brackets left to hold the alternator safely.

 

I got rid of mine 2 yrs ago with no problems

 

^ I agree with turbo z. Personally, I re-used mine with no problem, but u really dont need it.

 

Yeah i was kinda thinking of tossing it. thanks.

 

7 months no prob with the bracket from the header bolt to the back off the alt takin off

 

Another vote for tossing it

 

So far i got off the starter, dipstick, both manifolds, altenator. Its about time to do the motor mounts. Where should i jack the engine up from when doing the mounts? any tips to make it easier would be nice too. thanks

 

when i did my headers i totally forgot to put it back on, im staring at it as we speak. Its been 2 years now with no issue.

so another vote for toss it

 

Pitch it, the alternator is already held in securely by three other bolts.

 

I only needed to take out the passenger's side motor mount bolt, and jacked it up with some blocks of wood under the oil pan. Just needs to go up an inch or two.

 

I ditched the bracket on the 1st header bolt. Haven't had 1 problem. It's very secure as it is.