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ka0tyk 08-23-2013 01:51 AM

problem with front pulley alignment...
 
i figured id post here since almost everyone here runs a power steering pump, etc. i have a gen iv bbc and im putting it into a 21 footer with an alpha 1 gen 2. (ill have to baby it i know)

i picked up a bracket for power steering and alternator but it hit my RM/EMI exhaust manifolds. i got a set of aluminum spacers to move it forward so that it doesnt hit. great! my alternator is spot on with a single groove crank pulley but my power steering pump is obviously off. is there a pulley that will make it fit with the single groove or what pulley for the pump and for the crank can i use?

all help/suggestions are appreciated. id hate to buy a pulley only to find out its off by 1/4", etc.

mercruiser 7.4 alternator/power steering bracket (VERY HARD TO FIND!)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...49333320_n.jpg

pump hitting exhaust.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...24217909_n.jpg

spacers

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...56348727_o.jpg

great now it fits

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...51416250_o.jpg

alternator is in alignment, but i need pulley(s) for power steering

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...89178161_o.jpg





and just for kicks, how i originally found the boat

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...61354518_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...59421310_o.jpg

new floor, new transom, new everything.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...33929597_o.jpg

working on getting upholstery done. all new electrical, gaffrig gauges, offshore style throttles.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...64005000_o.jpg

Port Monster 08-23-2013 05:38 AM

Sorry - don't have an answer for you as my ps pumped cleared my EMI exhaust. But damn that was a lot of sock and the project is looking sweet!

Unlimited jd 08-23-2013 06:03 AM

Imco sells a new p/s bracket that raises the pump up and lowers the alternator. No alignment issues and clears.

raisingkane 08-23-2013 10:57 AM

That bracket is for two belts one for the alt. and one for the power steering, you need a second crank pulley or a double V groove pulley.


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