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 This before shot of the stock...  This before shot of the stock alternator setup shows a beat up, but otherwise serviceable, accessory drive. Our biggest complaint was the difficulty of adjusting the belt tension, which usually resulted in skinned knuckles and a bent bracket.  This is what we started with-a...  This is what we started with-a poorly aligned power steering pump that defied our every effort to line up with the crank pulley. We even fabricated a custom stainless steel bracket, but no dice. The result was frequent belt tossing.  Summit has a pretty extensive...  Summit has a pretty extensive line of accessory mounting bracket kits, including this alternator kit for big-block Chevys with a long water pump (PN SME-2025, $69.95). We like the tumbled matte finish, which exudes a low-key, understated attitude.  We reused our stock power...  We reused our stock power steering pump because the return line on the back of the reservoir was at the edge of the pump, allowing it to clear the cylinder head on the driver side. Here we're bolting on the two braces to the pump using existing holes in the pump.  The March P/S bracket kit...  The March P/S bracket kit includes spacers, which must be placed between the rear bracket and the pump. This creates a space between the two brackets that's the exact width of the water pump attachment boss. March includes more spacers in case you need them.  The main P/S pump bracket...  The main P/S pump bracket in the March kit uses two Allen head bolts and two billet spacer tubes; preassemble them like this and thread the bolts into the water pump loosely.
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