Is my alternator too far away?

[LameHoof65]

I have noticed that most of the alternators are placed in an approximately vertical plane regarding top to bottom bracket bolts. Is it okay to run it as far out as I have mine in the pics? I wanted to stay as far away from the heat of the headers as possible...I have a bracket for a large block chevy cut down to fit---so I can have the clearance.

 

[Mercury Mike]

Does the pulley spin and does your charging system work okay? =) Your alt will probably just last longer. I don't see a problem with it, looks kinda cool!

 

[mustang652]

That looks like a good idea. My stock adjustment arm leaves my alternator a little close for comfort on my headers. May be coping your idea.

 

[Mercury Mike]

Looks like you've got your pulley mechanics down! Some of us might be stealing your idea... =)

 

[Mustang Boy]

now seeing this im gonna guess that the stock belt wont work with the alt farther away like that so my question is wut belt r y gonna be using

 

[wallaka]

Heh...a longer one. Probably trial and error fitment, the parts house has pretty much all lengths in one inch increments. At least my home-town Napa does.