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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 19583
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-19-2005 12:48 PM
   
I've seen some 351w that don't use a top alt bracket from the water pump. They just bolt it right into the head. Wouldn't that put to muc stress on the long top bolt. Also what about doing that with Alum heads. I got a new Alt for Xmas. It would fit better without using the top bracket but it just doesn't seem right ?
What have you guys done ?
How about just making a steel bracket that only goes to one water pump bolt ?------------------
SCOOP
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2730
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-19-2005 01:06 PM
There is a cast piece that bolts to the head, relocates the bolt to use the 289/302 alternator bracket.Or do like I did, take the stock 289 bracket and weld an extension on it, a little grinding and it looks like an extra long 289 bracket. ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 19583
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-19-2005 01:10 PM
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Originally posted by ccode67:
There is a cast piece that bolts to the head, relocates the bolt to use the 289/302 alternator bracket.Or do like I did, take the stock 289 bracket and weld an extension on it, a little grinding and it looks like an extra long 289 bracket.
Thanks, I did the weld on trick all ready. The new alt is alittle fatter and if I could get to sit out from the head alittle more would be better.
I'm just not sure about not using any top brack at all ? ------------------
SCOOP
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2730
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-19-2005 01:13 PM
I've seen a couple without that bracket, looks scary to me. Break the bolt off, alternator falls into fan and takes out the radiator to boot. YIKES. Just call me doomsday, I always see the worst that can happen. 
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stc65coupe351w
Gearhead Posts: 436
From: Riverside California
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-19-2005 05:55 PM
I bought a aluminum one that was for a 351w at the Fairplex show/swapmeet. When I got home I found it was for a big block. I ended up cutting the spacers and mounting it upside down. The adjusting rod was shown at the top and I have mine on the bottom. Took a while to figure a way to use it as I could not return it.------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26513
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-19-2005 06:00 PM
This is the one that I like.
http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=esearch.asp&N=110&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=moroso+ford+alternator+bracket&x=19&y=12It's a bit pricey, but very slick. If you have time to do some junk yard scrounging, there are some cast aluminum one piece brackets from late 70's 351 big body cars that work well. ------------------
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stc65coupe351w
Gearhead Posts: 436
From: Riverside California
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-19-2005 06:24 PM
This is the one I got and it ran $70 if I recall correct
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-1974 351w Block Bored .30-1969 351w Heads Fully Ported-Screw in Studs-Roller Tip Rockers-Performer RPM Intake
-Holley 650 Double Pumper-Malory Unilite Electronic Distributor-MSD 6al Box-Eletric Fuel Pump and Fan
-C4 Auto with Custom Valvebody-2900 Stall Convertor-Carbon Fiber Bands
-Custom made Ford 9" with 3" Axle Tubes-28 Spline Detroit Locker-3.73 Gears-Shelby Traction Bars
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 19583
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-19-2005 06:53 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
This is the one that I like.
http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?tar get=esearch.asp&N=110&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=moroso+ford+alternator+bracket&x=19&y=12It's a bit pricey, but very slick. If you have time to do some junk yard scrounging, there are some cast aluminum one piece brackets from late 70's 351 big body cars that work well.
Thanks, no hurry my car isn't moving for some time yet. I'll get to the yard next week if it stops snowing.  The from Summit is real cool, but yes a little to pricey for me.
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SCOOP
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-19-2005 07:29 PM
Chevoso one fits without modification.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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First SS/MA in the TENS!
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mike70351w
Journeyman Posts: 71
From: Altus AFB OKlahoma
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-19-2005 08:40 PM
The bolt only will evently broke. Been there and done that.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 19583
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-19-2005 08:45 PM
Ok, thanks I'll find or make some kind of bracket. ------------------
SCOOP
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26513
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-19-2005 10:58 PM
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Originally posted by mike70351w:
The bolt only will evently broke. Been there and done that.
Uh, yeah as a matter of fact.
We broke one too. (actually Beth did) ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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