Pics of my alternator relocation setup
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From: Marcy, NY
When you get a chance could you give a little how-to on how you did your setup? Belt length? Supply list?
I've been kicking this idea around since i have no a/c either but the $300 relo kits killed that thought...
I've been kicking this idea around since i have no a/c either but the $300 relo kits killed that thought...
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From: Kingsport, TN
There's not much to it really. On the top end I just cut off the bracket right above where the highest bolt goes through the bracket and into the head (pic #4 shows that well)
As far as the actual bracket goes it is bolted to an existing hole in the accessory bracket. It runs towards the pass side of the car then makes a 90* turn and comes forward, then makes another 90* turn back to the pass side of the car (next to last pic shows this). Also reinforced it with a brace running from the first bend to the backside of the bracket. It's pretty thick steel (had to take it to a machine shop to have them bend it. Accidently took them the wrong template which is why there are so many washers between the alt and the end of the bracket. Used a stock bolt to connect the relocation bracket to the acc bracket (will loctite this when I chase the threads and get it down in the car). Used a 7/16 bolt through the bracket and alt with a locknut on the end. And used a stock bolt on the low side where the alt mounts directly to the acc bracket. You have to grind a good 1/2" of material off the alt on the lower end to get it spaced right. Also have to fool around for a while with washers on the pulley on the top and on the alternator and relocation bracket to get everything lined up. Belt length hasn't been determined yet. This definetely is a fairly labor intensive job and you need someone that can TIG weld the top of the bracket up and a machine shop to bend your new bracket and someone that can MIG a brace up on it. Also had to use an angle grinder to clearance the bottom of the bracket for the alternator fins.
I'll get some better pics of all the stuff I just talked about soon.
As far as the actual bracket goes it is bolted to an existing hole in the accessory bracket. It runs towards the pass side of the car then makes a 90* turn and comes forward, then makes another 90* turn back to the pass side of the car (next to last pic shows this). Also reinforced it with a brace running from the first bend to the backside of the bracket. It's pretty thick steel (had to take it to a machine shop to have them bend it. Accidently took them the wrong template which is why there are so many washers between the alt and the end of the bracket. Used a stock bolt to connect the relocation bracket to the acc bracket (will loctite this when I chase the threads and get it down in the car). Used a 7/16 bolt through the bracket and alt with a locknut on the end. And used a stock bolt on the low side where the alt mounts directly to the acc bracket. You have to grind a good 1/2" of material off the alt on the lower end to get it spaced right. Also have to fool around for a while with washers on the pulley on the top and on the alternator and relocation bracket to get everything lined up. Belt length hasn't been determined yet. This definetely is a fairly labor intensive job and you need someone that can TIG weld the top of the bracket up and a machine shop to bend your new bracket and someone that can MIG a brace up on it. Also had to use an angle grinder to clearance the bottom of the bracket for the alternator fins.
I'll get some better pics of all the stuff I just talked about soon.
Want to do mine now? 
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From: Oakland City, IN
Have you test fit this into the car yet? I think you may have clearence issues where it's at now. I just got through doing this, and I had to keep the Alt as tight against the bracket at the bottom as possible so it would clear the frame rail on the drivers side. I don't have anywhere to host pics or I would post up what I did so the folks here can compare. I notice your alternator is smaller than stock, but it still looks awfully tight..
Dave C.
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From: austin
Have you test fit this into the car yet? I think you may have clearence issues where it's at now. I just got through doing this, and I had to keep the Alt as tight against the bracket at the bottom as possible so it would clear the frame rail on the drivers side. I don't have anywhere to host pics or I would post up what I did so the folks here can compare. I notice your alternator is smaller than stock, but it still looks awfully tight..
Dave C.
Dave C.
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From: Kingsport, TN
Yup in my oversight I discovered this. It's already touching the acc bracket, but i'm gonna take the sawzall and move it as far inward as I can. I'll get some new pics when I get done with fixing it.
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From: Danville, CA
Have you test fit this into the car yet? I think you may have clearence issues where it's at now. I just got through doing this, and I had to keep the Alt as tight against the bracket at the bottom as possible so it would clear the frame rail on the drivers side. I don't have anywhere to host pics or I would post up what I did so the folks here can compare. I notice your alternator is smaller than stock, but it still looks awfully tight..
Dave C.
Dave C.
Gonna hafta get it tighter to the block....
Check out these pics....
http://home.comcast.net/~rmackintosh/Site/Engine.html