[TR] TR3A Alternator Conversion -- Brackets Cracking

[THOMAS FANSHER]

Terry, I used the original "C" shaped bracket on the bottom.  I used a long 
bolt with capture nuts on either side of the two mounting points. Then the 
upper "adjuster" bracket has little tension. I've only got 400 or so miles 
on mine, but the bottom should be really tied down - I can't adjust the belt 
without removing tension from the bottom bolt. I could sent a picture if you 
want...though it might take a day or two.
Tom
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From: <terryrs at comcast.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:29 PM
Subject: [TR] TR3A Alternator Conversion -- Brackets Cracking


> I've done the alternator conversion with the Delco 7127 GM alternator, 
> which is common for this conversion.  All is well with the electricals. 
> However, vibrations from the engine/alternator have just cracked my second 
> upper bracket, the one that attaches to the water pump.  I've used the 
> generator bracket, then a Toyota Tercel bracket, using shims at the 
> waterpump to line up the pulleys.  (The bottom of the bracket is tightly 
> cinched down to the engine plate.)
> Has anyone designed a better bracket for this?
> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
> New Hampshire
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