Best Alternator Brackets for Tall Valve Covers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72step · 04-02-2002, 04:17 PM

I am getting ready to replace my dead alternator with a new one, however, I have tall valve covers, and the way the adjustment bracket is set up now is "makeshift" with a piece of metal to work and it looks horrible and doesn't hold the belt tight enough. What bracket can I purchase to fix my problem. I was looking at billet specialties, but I don't know whether to go with the top mount bracket, or side mount bracket. Seems like the top mount would interfere with the upper radiator hose. Please help, anyone that has encountered the same problem. Thanks.......

71Chev · 04-02-2002, 06:07 PM

I use stock sbc alternator brackets with my tall valve covers. alt on driverside.

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72step · 04-02-2002, 06:56 PM

I have the stock arch adjustment arm, but the alternator hits the valve-cover, and doesn't quite reach it. I have the Edelbrock Elite series aluminum valve covers, and they are a little extra tall. Thanks...

bbs1965 · 04-02-2002, 06:59 PM

had same issue we ran late model alternator bracket on passenger side which requires long waterpump if you have ps will need late model brackets to mount on drivers side and waterpump and crank pulleys

72step · 04-03-2002, 10:28 AM

I hate to make such a drastic changeover. If I was going to go that far, I might as well go with a march serpentine system. I wonder if the billet specialties side or top mount bracket will work?

Slick1 · 04-03-2002, 06:05 PM

I've got the same problem on a '70 that I'm rebuilding. Had to jury rig a bracket. Let me know if you find something that will work.

72step · 04-05-2002, 10:23 AM

I will probably try the billet specialties left hand bracket, and let you know.

kaycee · 04-05-2002, 11:27 AM

I have the drvs side alt on my 70 tried the tall valve covers but went back to the originals.I could get mine on used a longer fan belt didn't look right soooo.Got to be a good remedy for this

04-02-2002, 04:17 PM	#1
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Best Alternator Brackets for Tall Valve Covers I am getting ready to replace my dead alternator with a new one, however, I have tall valve covers, and the way the adjustment bracket is set up now is "makeshift" with a piece of metal to work and it looks horrible and doesn't hold the belt tight enough. What bracket can I purchase to fix my problem. I was looking at billet specialties, but I don't know whether to go with the top mount bracket, or side mount bracket. Seems like the top mount would interfere with the upper radiator hose. Please help, anyone that has encountered the same problem. Thanks.......

04-02-2002, 06:07 PM	#2
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I use stock sbc alternator brackets with my tall valve covers. alt on driverside. ------------------ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear. Email: 67-72truckparts@nanosecond.com __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

04-02-2002, 06:59 PM	#4
bbs1965 Open Sundays 10 till 10 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Waxahachie,Texas 75165 Posts: 1,009	had same issue we ran late model alternator bracket on passenger side which requires long waterpump if you have ps will need late model brackets to mount on drivers side and waterpump and crank pulleys __________________ 817-846-5476 parts for sale always 30 minutes south of Dallas on I35 WWW.BBSAutoSalvage.com bbs1969@direcway.com

04-05-2002, 11:27 AM	#8
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,454	I have the drvs side alt on my 70 tried the tall valve covers but went back to the originals.I could get mine on used a longer fan belt didn't look right soooo.Got to be a good remedy for this __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

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04-02-2002, 06:56 PM	#3
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	I have the stock arch adjustment arm, but the alternator hits the valve-cover, and doesn't quite reach it. I have the Edelbrock Elite series aluminum valve covers, and they are a little extra tall. Thanks...

04-03-2002, 10:28 AM	#5
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	I hate to make such a drastic changeover. If I was going to go that far, I might as well go with a march serpentine system. I wonder if the billet specialties side or top mount bracket will work?

04-03-2002, 06:05 PM	#6
Slick1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Olathe, Ks USA Posts: 29	I've got the same problem on a '70 that I'm rebuilding. Had to jury rig a bracket. Let me know if you find something that will work.

04-05-2002, 10:23 AM	#7
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	I will probably try the billet specialties left hand bracket, and let you know.



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