383 alternator bracket

[pjm8047]

is it normal for the top alternator bracket bolt to almost touch the belt?

 

[powermyster]

Picture might help people to comment if yours is ok or not

 

[65-440]

Here's mine

 

[pjm8047]

Picture might help people to comment if yours is ok or not

If ur not with vehicle u cant take a picture but ill see what i can do.

 

[pjm8047]

Here's mine

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Mines a tad bit close its not touching the bolt but very close less then a half an inch.

 

[91r/t]

I know mines pretty close on my 68 Roadrunner.

 

[not so famous bob]

I know mines pretty close on my 68 Roadrunner.

I have never seen a big block that wasn`t .

 

[pjm8047]

As long as it doesn’t hit bolt and shred the belt

 

[pjm8047]

Here are some pics

 

[dual fours]

If you use a shorter belt, the alternator would hang lower, the belts top horizontal section would be lower then that bolt head. Also then again two vehicles traveling at 95 miles per hour towards each other passing each other with only 4'' between them will still miss each other, but still scary.
How about the bolt at the alt. bracket and water pump housing? Close to your belt also? Here's mine.

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[pjm8047]

If you use a shorter belt, the alternator would hang lower, the belts top horizontal section would be lower then that bolt head. Also then again two vehicles traveling at 95 miles per hour towards each other passing each other with only 4'' between them will still miss each other, but still scary.
How about the bolt at the alt. bracket and water pump housing? Close to your belt also? Here's mine.View attachment 585251 View attachment 585253
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What size do u recommend? Also will a shorter belt increase alternator speed?

 

[PRND21]

You can take your belt to any auto parts store, have them measure it. Try an inch shorter, see what it looks like. Belt length has nothing to do with pulley speed, only changing the drive or driven pulley diameter will change the speed.

 

[POMONAMISSEL]

ya its close .

 

[pjm8047]

All better. Shorter belt from NAPA did the job. Thanks for the help.

 

[dual fours]

All better. Shorter belt from NAPA did the job. Thanks for the help.

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I see it's a cog belt, that's good. Maybe its just me, but save your tested belt and throw it in the trunk, it's nice to have two of some things with the quality of todays parts.

 

[pjm8047]

I see it's a cog belt, that's good. Maybe its just me, but save your tested belt and throw it in the trunk, it's nice to have two of some things with the quality of todays parts.

Good idea but I have way too many stuff in my truck already car show stuff and a small tool box etc.... hahahaha