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| | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | guys,
in my 57 i am running a 1980 350 from a 1/2 ton truck. it has a long water pump and alternator on the passengers side.
i have been searching for info on swapping the laternator to the drivers side, since i will soon buy an a/c unit and would want to run the compressor on the passengers side, for a more clean look, not having the a/c hoses run across the motor.
from what i have found, it looks like early small blocks, from 63-66 327's, and some early 307's run the laternator on the drivers side. BUT im sure they all run short water pumps ?
im guessing if i were to just get those alternator brackets to run it on the drivers side, because of my long water pump, i would have to make some spacers to move the brackets OUT to kake the belt line up ?
what are your thoughts on this swap ? the brackets are cheap enough if i couldnt get it to work, but would like all your input on my idea.
thanks guys.
leonard | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | The 63-66 alternator bracket bolted to the front of the left exhaust manifold with mounting bolts in the horizontal position and had an adjustment arm that pivoted from the front of the manifold and/or the water pump. It was designed for a short pump. You would have to fabricate some sort of additional bracket to mount the early bracket to your engine.
You would probably be better off with some aftermarket brackets.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | thanks fred, i will look into that type of bracket. modifying aint that much of a problem, since i actually enjoy changing stuff like that, and being a welder by trade helps a lot.
im not really into those aluminum, hundreds of dollar type brackets. LOL.
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