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**AspecialZ** · 04-02-2006, 10:39 PM

Well, I have run into another problem and wanted to see if anyone else is in the same boat. I put a sbc 383 in my truck and added an aluminum short water pump, the problem I have is now with the short water pump I dont have a bracket to fit for the alternator. I was told the only way to fix this is a late 60's model corvette bracket. Is this true or can someone shed some light on the subject. Some of you my know about the alignment problem that I was having, turned out a speed shop said that I have to shim the harmonic balancer.

I thought this part would be easy...herrs some pictures so you can see the heads and bolt holes. thanks all!

corn · 04-02-2006, 10:52 PM

The only thing I can suggest is to get or make a waterpump spacer. Just make the length of it the difference between the two.

That or get all different pullies & brackets...

You may also have to make or get a different style powersteering bracket.

Oh wait, you could always get a long pump. DOH

Slonaker · 04-04-2006, 12:19 PM

You should be able to get an Alaan Grove barcket that will work with it. His brackets are supposed to be very high quality, and are quite reasonably priced. I will probably buy one of his alternator brackets for my '37 eventually.

http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/

Slonaker

bigblock73 · 04-04-2006, 12:44 PM

Alan Grove has GREAT products. I purchased all of my brackets from them and am VERY pleased.

04-02-2006, 10:39 PM	#1
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	alternator/PS brackets-fitment Well, I have run into another problem and wanted to see if anyone else is in the same boat. I put a sbc 383 in my truck and added an aluminum short water pump, the problem I have is now with the short water pump I dont have a bracket to fit for the alternator. I was told the only way to fix this is a late 60's model corvette bracket. Is this true or can someone shed some light on the subject. Some of you my know about the alignment problem that I was having, turned out a speed shop said that I have to shim the harmonic balancer. I thought this part would be easy...herrs some pictures so you can see the heads and bolt holes. thanks all! Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

04-02-2006, 10:52 PM	#2
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: alternator/PS brackets-fitment The only thing I can suggest is to get or make a waterpump spacer. Just make the length of it the difference between the two. That or get all different pullies & brackets... You may also have to make or get a different style powersteering bracket. Oh wait, you could always get a long pump. DOH Last edited by corn; 04-02-2006 at 10:59 PM.

04-04-2006, 12:19 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: alternator/PS brackets-fitment You should be able to get an Alaan Grove barcket that will work with it. His brackets are supposed to be very high quality, and are quite reasonably priced. I will probably buy one of his alternator brackets for my '37 eventually. http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/ Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

04-04-2006, 12:44 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: alternator/PS brackets-fitment Alan Grove has GREAT products. I purchased all of my brackets from them and am VERY pleased. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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