When last I posted, i was working through the mess that was the brackets that were fabricated to mount my A/C, Alt, and PS systems. I need to scrap them all and get new ones. I'm having trouble finding a combination that works and is affordable and looks good. It seems that the Alt bracket and PS pump conflict in almost every configuration i can come up with (from Zoops, March, Summit, etc).
I think this outboard AC bracket is the one I want:
It's for SB, short waterpump (which is what I have). I have the later heads with the accessory holes at the right measurements for this bracket.
Now, the hard part. Every Alternator bracket that fits my engine, says will interfere with v-belt powersteering:
http://www.marchperf.com/instructions/20130_instructions.pdf
(this PDF is March's but Summit's is the same)
I did see this one:
http://www.marchperf.com/instructions/20131_instructions.pdf
Looks like it sits higher and would clear the PS...nothing says for sure. What is the concensus? Will it clear the HOOD?!
Of course, the PS bracket says...
Will not work with MARCH Bracket #20130 or 20131 Outward Mount Alt. Bracket HOWEVER in the PDF instructions, it only says it wont fit 20131:
http://www.marchperf.com/instructions/20112_instructions.pdf
The other PS bracket they have for SB/SWP:
http://www.marchperf.com/instructions/20111_instructions.pdf
doesn't indicate one way or the other what it fits with.
I'm going to call march monday, but in interim, I was hoping for some insight on what other's are using on SB, Short Water Pump, A-Body Chevelles.
Thanks as always!!
I think this outboard AC bracket is the one I want:

It's for SB, short waterpump (which is what I have). I have the later heads with the accessory holes at the right measurements for this bracket.
Now, the hard part. Every Alternator bracket that fits my engine, says will interfere with v-belt powersteering:
http://www.marchperf.com/instructions/20130_instructions.pdf
(this PDF is March's but Summit's is the same)
I did see this one:
http://www.marchperf.com/instructions/20131_instructions.pdf
Looks like it sits higher and would clear the PS...nothing says for sure. What is the concensus? Will it clear the HOOD?!
Of course, the PS bracket says...
Will not work with MARCH Bracket #20130 or 20131 Outward Mount Alt. Bracket HOWEVER in the PDF instructions, it only says it wont fit 20131:
http://www.marchperf.com/instructions/20112_instructions.pdf
The other PS bracket they have for SB/SWP:
http://www.marchperf.com/instructions/20111_instructions.pdf
doesn't indicate one way or the other what it fits with.
I'm going to call march monday, but in interim, I was hoping for some insight on what other's are using on SB, Short Water Pump, A-Body Chevelles.
Thanks as always!!