New bracket for mini, high performance alternator on L series

BURLEIGH · November 2nd, 2009, 09:12 AM

Tools were limited so it's not the best work, but it is functional. This alternater actually fits in the space much better and I now have room to properly adjust the belt instead of having to use one that is too small just so the alt doesn't hit the frame when the engine torques! Tools included a torch, welder, side grinder and old corded drill. Sorry the pics aren't that great...

Sorry the last ones aren't related to the bracket, but were too cute not to post... A real good wrencher in the making!!

Drax240z · November 2nd, 2009, 10:21 PM

A couple of comments...

1) If you take out 50-75% of the photos out of this post I think you'll get your point across more concisely. There are a lot of blurry and redundant photos in this thread.
2) Some pictures of the final installation would be appreciated, but only AFTER step 1 is complete.

3) Awesome that your daughter is wrenching with you!

BURLEIGH · November 3rd, 2009, 07:31 AM

Sorry for the redundancy, I accidentally added the same photo more than once a couple of times. I have deleted them. I took the pictures with my phone so they aren't the best. Again, sorry.

I tried to show a progression of how it went together and included a pic of each step. Here are a few of it installed. Sorry everything is so dirty, it has been driven in the rain quite a bit since the install...

Zzeal · November 3rd, 2009, 12:25 PM

Nice work on the bracket!, I should do the same thing. Great work with the big eyed cutie. She should be in the "Post your photography" section!
Steve

BURLEIGH · November 3rd, 2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zzeal

Nice work on the bracket!, I should do the same thing. Great work with the big eyed cutie. She should be in the "Post your photography" section!
Steve

Thanks for the compliment Steve. The alternator is better all the way around. It is a one wire hookup and light wieght with high speed bearings. Plus it puts out 105 amps!!

Yeah, shes gonna be a heart breaker! I may have to put a lock on the outside of her bedroom door in a few years... She definately loves helping Daddy though!!

-Richard

Gcontrol · November 10th, 2009, 10:26 PM

Well done! What car is this alternator from? make/model/year?

280zjoel · November 10th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Wow, great job on that bracket

BURLEIGH · November 11th, 2009, 06:01 AM

Thanks guys!

The alternator is just an aftermarket, Chevy style, one wire. It is much smaller though with high speed bearings in it. So far it has really made a difference in my charging system too!!

-Richard

November 2nd, 2009, 09:12 AM	#1
BURLEIGH HybridZ Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hickoryhill, USA Posts: 53	New bracket for mini, high performance alternator on L series Tools were limited so it's not the best work, but it is functional. This alternater actually fits in the space much better and I now have room to properly adjust the belt instead of having to use one that is too small just so the alt doesn't hit the frame when the engine torques! Tools included a torch, welder, side grinder and old corded drill. Sorry the pics aren't that great... Sorry the last ones aren't related to the bracket, but were too cute not to post... A real good wrencher in the making!! Last edited by BURLEIGH; November 2nd, 2009 at 09:18 AM. Reason: spelling

November 2nd, 2009, 10:21 PM	#2
Drax240z Stuper Modifier Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 3,299	A couple of comments... 1) If you take out 50-75% of the photos out of this post I think you'll get your point across more concisely. There are a lot of blurry and redundant photos in this thread. 2) Some pictures of the final installation would be appreciated, but only AFTER step 1 is complete. 3) Awesome that your daughter is wrenching with you! __________________ 1972 Datsun 240Z L28ET Powered

November 10th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#7
280zjoel Half Motor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA Posts: 95	Wow, great job on that bracket __________________

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November 3rd, 2009, 07:31 AM	#3
BURLEIGH HybridZ Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hickoryhill, USA Posts: 53	Sorry for the redundancy, I accidentally added the same photo more than once a couple of times. I have deleted them. I took the pictures with my phone so they aren't the best. Again, sorry. I tried to show a progression of how it went together and included a pic of each step. Here are a few of it installed. Sorry everything is so dirty, it has been driven in the rain quite a bit since the install...

November 3rd, 2009, 12:25 PM	#4
Zzeal HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N.E. Oh. Posts: 39	Nice work on the bracket!, I should do the same thing. Great work with the big eyed cutie. She should be in the "Post your photography" section! Steve

November 10th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#6
Gcontrol Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: So. Cali Posts: 7	Well done! What car is this alternator from? make/model/year?

November 11th, 2009, 06:01 AM	#8
BURLEIGH HybridZ Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hickoryhill, USA Posts: 53	Thanks guys! The alternator is just an aftermarket, Chevy style, one wire. It is much smaller though with high speed bearings in it. So far it has really made a difference in my charging system too!! -Richard