The 1G is what I settled on (old style case - new internal fan style was bigger). Even so when you install the dual belt pulley on the 1G there is less than 1/4 inch clearance between the back of the Alternator and front edge of the block. Plus the output on the back of the Alternator is high up and comes close to the block when you try to adjust the belt tension. A shorter belt puts the case too close to the block for the original adjuster bracket to work and the Alternator fan scrapes the bracket. Would work with a shorter belt and an angled bracket. Problem with that is the original bracket is also angled at the top to miss the the timing pointer. Ideally it needs an adjuster bracket that is sort of S shaped. You can find just about any bracket these days as long as you know what it fits but when you say you want an S shaped bracket it gets interesting - mostly the next question is "what's it fit". Hot Rod shops are a little more understanding.
I was/am going for OEM look for sure and as many OEM parts as possible. Then the rear main seal went bad on the engine so I'll be changing it all soon. Found a rebuilt 352 for less than half of what I could rebuild mine for so went with it. The new engine will have chrome valve covers and no road draft tube but otherwise a pretty stock look. All the accessories will be transferred.
Seriously considering the PowerGEN Alternator in the Generator case. No bracket changes - bolt it on to the original brackets and done. A bit expensive but may be worth it in the end.
That link was helpful - no problem - just didn't have exactly what I wanted.
Eric
I was/am going for OEM look for sure and as many OEM parts as possible. Then the rear main seal went bad on the engine so I'll be changing it all soon. Found a rebuilt 352 for less than half of what I could rebuild mine for so went with it. The new engine will have chrome valve covers and no road draft tube but otherwise a pretty stock look. All the accessories will be transferred.
Seriously considering the PowerGEN Alternator in the Generator case. No bracket changes - bolt it on to the original brackets and done. A bit expensive but may be worth it in the end.
That link was helpful - no problem - just didn't have exactly what I wanted.
Eric
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