power steering/Alternator brackets

[Godlover]

I have a 302 that seems to be a 1980 - not sure what it came out of. I removed the air conditioning and smog pumps but would like to get the right brackets. Walked around the junk yard today couldn't find anything that I knew would work. Any suggestions?

[Gritsngumbo]

Where are you? And what brackets are you needing? I have the accessories, pulleys, and brackets off a early Lincoln 302 that are all cleaned and painted.

[Kid]

What yard did you go to Mark, did ypou hit the one in Newton. If you don't find what you need we can hit the Des Moines yards some Wed afternoon

[Godlover]

I am in Iowa. I went to car country but wasn't sure what I needed and Rich wasn't any help. Wednesdays are a bit tough unless we can go early. I have church night starting at 5

[kevance]

I had to fabricate the ps pump bracket for the 302 engine (1972) I put in my 64 as the one that came with the engine would not work with the saginaw pump I used. The Alternator bracket was just one long arched slotted arm to make up tension on the belt and the alternator bolted on the engine.

[Godlover]

I would like to keep the serpentine set up if I can.

[Godlover]

I am thinking of getting this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUSTANG-302-5-0 ... c3&vxp=mtr

[Toyz]

It appears to be a very nice kit. It is similar to what I have on one of my vehicles and I have more than wrapped up in the alternator mounting and hardware alone excluding labor. A pre-packaged kit beats chasing around to find a 7" quality socket headed cap-screw, IMO., let alone the fabricating. I went to a bunch of trouble to lower and align the alternator while retaining the same belt orientation.
You have probably noticed the serpentine set-ups use a reverse rotation water pump, so if you choose to NOT use the serpentine set-up, you would need to change water pumps (and belt-driven fan if used).
Paul

[Godlover]

It appears to be a very nice kit. It is similar to what I have on one of my vehicles and I have more than wrapped up in the alternator mounting and hardware alone excluding labor. A pre-packaged kit beats chasing around to find a 7" quality socket headed cap-screw, IMO., let alone the fabricating. I went to a bunch of trouble to lower and align the alternator while retaining the same belt orientation.
You have probably noticed the serpentine set-ups use a reverse rotation water pump, so if you choose to NOT use the serpentine set-up, you would need to change water pumps (and belt-driven fan if used).
Paul

Good advise! I think I will get it ordered!

[Godlover]

It appears to be a very nice kit. It is similar to what I have on one of my vehicles and I have more than wrapped up in the alternator mounting and hardware alone excluding labor. A pre-packaged kit beats chasing around to find a 7" quality socket headed cap-screw, IMO., let alone the fabricating. I went to a bunch of trouble to lower and align the alternator while retaining the same belt orientation.
You have probably noticed the serpentine set-ups use a reverse rotation water pump, so if you choose to NOT use the serpentine set-up, you would need to change water pumps (and belt-driven fan if used).
Paul

Good advise! I think I will get it ordered!

It won't work unless I change pulleys, timing cover and water pump. I have a v belt for the power steering and water pump and serpentine for the alternator. Ugh!

[Toyz]

Wow, will you be able to use your existing brackets sans the A/c and smog pump? There are ways around changing the timing cover, but it's a real pain to get the right components needed to line up correctly. It sounds as if you are dealing with an engine originally found in a truck. Does it have a bulky alt/ smog bracket on the passenger side?
Paul

[Godlover]

Wow, will you be able to use your existing brackets sans the A/c and smog pump? There are ways around changing the timing cover, but it's a real pain to get the right components needed to line up correctly. It sounds as if you are dealing with an engine originally found in a truck. Does it have a bulky alt/ smog bracket on the passenger side?
Paul

Wow, will you be able to use your existing brackets sans the A/c and smog pump? There are ways around changing the timing cover, but it's a real pain to get the right components needed to line up correctly. It sounds as if you are dealing with an engine originally found in a truck. Does it have a bulky alt/ smog bracket on the passenger side?
Paul

Wow, will you be able to use your existing brackets sans the A/c and smog pump? There are ways around changing the timing cover, but it's a real pain to get the right components needed to line up correctly. It sounds as if you are dealing with an engine originally found in a truck. Does it have a bulky alt/ smog bracket on the passenger side?
Paul

Wow, will you be able to use your existing brackets sans the A/c and smog pump? There are ways around changing the timing cover, but it's a real pain to get the right components needed to line up correctly. It sounds as if you are dealing with an engine originally found in a truck. Does it have a bulky alt/ smog bracket on the passenger side?
Paul

Wow, will you be able to use your existing brackets sans the A/c and smog pump? There are ways around changing the timing cover, but it's a real pain to get the right components needed to line up correctly. It sounds as if you are dealing with an engine originally found in a truck. Does it have a bulky alt/ smog bracket on the passenger side?
Paul

Yes - it does have the bulky backet on the passenger side.

[Toyz]

You CAN make a replacement mount for the alternator, Most of the kits I've seem on eBay are for driver side mounting, or need to use the bolted -on adapter mounted on the head to correct alignment.
Paul