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1972chevy4x4 · 09-29-2003, 02:25 PM

I have the short water pump with correct 1972 alt. brackets but have installed tall style valve covers and the alternator is hitting the valve covers and ran out of adjustment on the bracket. I have seen several trucks with an upper bracket that appears to have several more inches of adjustment but can't find one in the yards, can anyone help me?? I was told I may be able to use the upper bracket off a 67-68 style to help clear, is this right??
Tried the chrome universal at the parts stores but they are hitting the alt casing and will not work. If someone can post also a pic of the 67-68 upper next to a 69-72 upper that would also possibly help.. Thanks in advance for any info..

09-29-2003, 02:25 PM	#1
1972chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 223	Alt hitting valve covers: need help I have the short water pump with correct 1972 alt. brackets but have installed tall style valve covers and the alternator is hitting the valve covers and ran out of adjustment on the bracket. I have seen several trucks with an upper bracket that appears to have several more inches of adjustment but can't find one in the yards, can anyone help me?? I was told I may be able to use the upper bracket off a 67-68 style to help clear, is this right?? Tried the chrome universal at the parts stores but they are hitting the alt casing and will not work. If someone can post also a pic of the 67-68 upper next to a 69-72 upper that would also possibly help.. Thanks in advance for any info.. __________________ 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed 4-inch lift, 3.73 front/rears, frame off nearly complete 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed parts truck, known as the "ugly green machine" 1990 GMC 3/4 shortbed ext cab Always in need of 67-72 parts in central ks.



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