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SS Shaun
09-02-2011, 05:59 PM
dont laugh at me! but how do you install the alternator? I have the bracket in a box but i have no clue how to mount it can someone get me some pics or something please
Ms Grumpy
09-02-2011, 06:20 PM
Isn't there one on the car already ? So you can take that one off and put the new one on ? sorry...I had to giggle... :)
SS Shaun
09-02-2011, 06:35 PM
Isn't there one on the car already ? So you can take that one off and put the new one on ? sorry...I had to giggle... :)

http://www.twincitysam.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/thumbs-down.jpg?w=300
shadowgray396
09-02-2011, 11:03 PM
Should mount like this

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/shadowgray/Frame%20Build/Motor%20Work/Alternator-2.jpg

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy58/shadowgray/Frame%20Build/Motor%20Work/Alternator-1.jpg
SS Shaun
09-02-2011, 11:44 PM
thank you sir! i think i need a new bracket then because mine doesnt look anything like that
shadowgray396
09-02-2011, 11:52 PM
Beware this is a 70 set up with a long water pump, a short water pump with a short block may be different.
SS Shaun
09-03-2011, 06:47 PM
this is what mine looks like i know its not together correctly but here it is
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/ebay/IMG_6223.jpg
Ms Grumpy
09-03-2011, 09:20 PM
I am glad that Ray is able to help you. I am sorry, but I couldn't help it.

PS. grumpy loves the picture you have of me.
shadowgray396
09-03-2011, 10:58 PM
69 to 72 use the same brackets. I do not recognize the one you have.

http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=AKK-301
SS Shaun
09-04-2011, 01:15 AM
yeah i am going to have to order a new one so i can put it on some times next week just to clear out some stuff
earthquake68
09-04-2011, 11:01 AM
That looks like the bracket for a '66-ish with the upper and lower brackets bolted together. The adjuster arm gets bolted to the intake and the lower bracket gets bolted to the block. (on the driver's side) You can get all different kinds of brackets if you don't need bone stock. Here's what I came up with on my Nova.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p224/earthquake68/1977%20Nova/Nova002.jpg
SS Shaun
09-05-2011, 10:19 PM
thanks i might use it then :)