Re: [TECH] Alternate Non-A/C Alternator mount kit.UPDATE

[Brian McGarvey <brianm@zbt62.eastnet.gatech.edu>]

I just got off the phone w/ potterman (ordering more parts) and talked to
him about my idea. Found out that it wont work and why. I didnt think
about it, but the INTAKE for the 16v is in the way... duh.
oh well another good idea down the drain

brian
87 16v
81S will trade for good wheels and tires.


On Wed, 16 May 2001, Brian McGarvey wrote:

> Went to the junkyard. ... again that $1 entry fee is starting to add up
> :-), but found a little toy today (german foglight switch -- i think)
> anyways.
>
> I went and examined the 8v no a/c alternator mount setup today. Several of
> my questions were answered. the boat anchor that is used does basically
> one thing it offsets the pulley back about 2-5mm. the lower mount the
> pivot point for the alt. mounts to the block the same way the upper mount
> for the boat anchor attaches. the 8v upper adj arm mount differently than
> the 16v arm.
>
>
> Suggested changes.
> Use a non-a/c 8v lower mount (wt. apprx 1.0lb) its really small.
> use the exsisting upper bar for the adjustment bar. shim the pully or use
> a diff pulley like the one from an 8v ( dont know if they are the same or
> diff. measure the pulley belt length and order one from potterman or mark.
>
> anybody got a better idea or want to shoot holes in the plan. BTW I'm
> getting my A/C fixed so im outta the running on trying this unless i find
> a 16v laying around the junkyard.
>
> brian
>
>
>


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