drdave69 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Needed to replace my alternator and belt and noticed that the pulleys did not line up very well. Ordered new bracket kit and not sure exactly how they install. Especially the extra "support" bracket (the smaller rectangular one with two different sized holes in it). Does anyone have a diagram of how these brackets are mounted to the engine (454 in my case)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 The lower bracket bolts to the water pump. This is a pic of "Big Red" my 70 SS. Hope it helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdave69 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 I got all of that figured out. It is the small rectangular bracket that is included in the kit that I don't know where it goes. I got the kit from Ground Up (ss396.com) and it is item number AKK-301. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 1 hour ago, drdave69 said: I got all of that figured out. It is the small rectangular bracket that is included in the kit that I don't know where it goes. I got the kit from Ground Up (ss396.com) and it is item number AKK-301. That bracket may be for attachment back side of Alternator and reinforces the mounting strength. If I remember right and that's what you have, that bracket attached to back side of Alternator and then into the engine block and I believe was only with the factory Alternator look. My aftermarket Alternator shown did not have the ability to fasten with bracket. Again, not positive that is your issue but might lead you there. Good Luck....... Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Here are pictures of mine. Lower alternator stud goes into block, bracket, spacer then the alternator. The bracket then bolts to the back of the alternator. If your alternator does not have a bolt hole in the back (probably reman of some sort) you won’t use the bracket but the you have to put a washer in the spot the bracket goes to keep the pullies (?) lined up. The bracket is to help keep the alternator stable. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Nice pictures Dennis, wish mine looked that clean ,too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 9 hours ago, Searsman said: Nice pictures Dennis, wish mine looked that clean ,too.. Next Project! I need to clean mine up too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 12 hours ago, Searsman said: Nice pictures Dennis, wish mine looked that clean ,too.. thanks, a lot of time, effort and money. We should hook up for a show sometime. I’m up in Cincinnati. Who Dey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Sounds good , downtown Maysville June 19, doubt I make that one , july17 and August 21.. I should be there... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 June looks to be around the Carlisle dates. July is the same as Syracuse ( don’t know if I’m going to get there) so possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 22 minutes ago, Dtret said: June looks to be around the Carlisle dates. July is the same as Syracuse ( don’t know if I’m going to get there) so possible. Be great if you could make Syracuse Dennis, if your thinking about it check with CK or Willie see where they made reservations I know the later it gets the hotels fill up fast. It really is a great show with over 8000 cars usually. My reservations are all made already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: Be great if you could make Syracuse Dennis, if your thinking about it check with CK or Willie see where they made reservations I know the later it gets the hotels fill up fast. It really is a great show with over 8000 cars usually. My reservations are all made already. Joe,Willie and CK have already given me all the information and a couple of them are riding me like a bull at the rodeo. lol. Looks to be an awesome show and swap meet but I’m balking at the 9 hours of driving. I drive for a living and that’s the last thing I want to do on a vacation. lol. Still contemplating it though. I can make the hotel reservations and just cancel if I decide not to go. We shall see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Yea 8 hours is a long trip, was about 7 when I went to Norwalk and started having problems with car it wouldn't up shift. Found out when I got home was a cracked vacuum hose on the modulator. If course I tore up my shoulder Sunday night before I had to break down camp and drive home in the rain Monday morning. Yes alcohol was involved 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said: Yea 8 hours is a long trip, was about 7 when I went to Norwalk and started having problems with car it wouldn't up shift. Found out when I got home was a cracked vacuum hose on the modulator. If course I tore up my shoulder Sunday night before I had to break down camp and drive home in the rain Monday morning. Yes alcohol was involved 🤣 I wish I could blame alcohol for all my stupid acts. But not so much. It’s just who I am. Lol. I do like my alcoholic beverages though. Hmmm 🤔 it is 5:00 somewhere ( am or pm it doesn’t matter) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Dtret said: ...and a couple of them are riding me like a bull at the rodeo. lol. .. Yee Haaaaaaa! 🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Dtret said: I wish I could blame alcohol for all my stupid acts. But not so much. It’s just who I am. Lol. I do like my alcoholic beverages though. Hmmm 🤔 it is 5:00 somewhere ( am or pm it doesn’t matter) The clock in my monte always says 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdave69 Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 The auto parts store alternator does have that lower bolt and hole. I just used the bracket as a spacer toward the front and everything seems good now. Thanks for the clear pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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