alternator and high valve covers

[greenvilledave]

any of you guys have trouble mounting your alternator after you put on high valve covers. I would appreciate picture of any modifications you all have done because I am having trouble figuring this one out . Using the orginal brackets on a 350 thanks dave

[Blazer1970]

Not sure what year truck you are working on, but '72 (and maybe '71 also?) trucks have a longer adjustment arm for the alternator that normally allows enough adjustment for tall valve covers. You will have to figure out the new belt length.

[badpeanut]

Attached is what the longer adjustment slot alternator brackets look like. This one is an extra--$10 plus shipping.

[greenvilledave]

thanks for all the input so far but my problems the alternator with the original bracket does not stand far enough from the the block . the back of the alternator hits the front of the valve covers with out at least 1 1/2 inch spacing. I am running a short pump is that the problem. thanks dave