Alternator bracket????

[typhoon92]

I'm installing my new valve covers and this stinking bracket is in the way.It's the one that bolts on to the back of the power steering pump,exhaust manifold,and there is one bolt that bolts up to the back of alternator.Is this bracket really needed?

 

[SpoolingTurbo6]

Re: Alternator bracket????

I'm installing my new valve covers and this stinking bracket is in the way.It's the one that bolts on to the back of the power steering pump,exhaust manifold,and there is one bolt that bolts up to the back of alternator.Is this bracket really needed?

Hope you'r good w/ a tig welder. OR HAMMER :rotf:

 

[typhoon92]

Re: Alternator bracket????

Hope you'r good w/ a tig welder. OR HAMMER :rotf:

What do mean?????

 

[clone 94]

Re: Alternator bracket????

is this bracket really needed?

i dont have it on my truck. about 2k miles on it since i put it back together and no problems yet

 

[typhoon92]

Re: Alternator bracket????

i dont have it on my truck. about 2k miles on it since i put it back together and no problems yet

Thanks for your reply!!! I did some searching and i found some pictures of super clean engine bay with out this bracket.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=18494&highlight=hydroboost

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: Alternator bracket????

Havent had mine on for about 2 1/2 years now and its just fine.

 

[SY2455]

Re: Alternator bracket????

Yes you need it. That bracket keep the main alum bracket from breaking. Which it will trust me, don't ask how I know :rotf: .

 

[typhoon92]

Re: Alternator bracket????

After reading your guys post i decided to cut enough of the bracket so the valve cover would fit.So i still have support for the power steering pump and alternator.Thanks guys for your input!!!!