iron block alt mounting help!?!?!

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Dec 6, 2008 | 06:43 PM

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iron block alt mounting help!?!?!

I am in the process of putting a iron block in my car and noticed that the alt bracket doesn't fit. The block does not have the the hole drilled for the top bolt. I tried using a 2nd bracket from the back that i got off a GTO but that doesn't work either. I got this shortblock from a sponser and I am a little upset that this hole was not drilled and tapped before i got it.

How are you mounting your alt in your F body with a iron block? other than drilling and tapping the block.

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Dec 6, 2008 | 06:49 PM

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You have to drill and tap it. Very easy to do...

Dec 6, 2008 | 06:54 PM

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I did this.....
https://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php

and came up with this
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...lternator.html

lol. There was a better thread but i can't find it. I did copy the thread to a word doc though. I can email it to you if you want me to. It has pics and all.

Dec 6, 2008 | 07:07 PM

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I did do a search first (not a newb). I just dont want to drill and tap

Dec 6, 2008 | 09:13 PM

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i didnt tap mine and its fine

Dec 6, 2008 | 09:53 PM

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mine only has 1 hole....if it had 2 i wouldnt worry about it.

Dec 6, 2008 | 10:17 PM

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I drilled mine and Helicoiled it.... Not very hard to do....

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Dec 6, 2008 | 11:13 PM

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Dont worry about it, its fine with just the two. thats how mine is

yes it would be if i had 2 holes.

Dec 7, 2008 | 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BAD02WS6

yes it would be if i had 2 holes.

I know the feeling. I was hoping to use the F-Body accessories on mine, but then found out I'd have to drill and tap a bolt hole.

You must have one of the later castings, like i do. (04 yukon engine) That is the only way to get the bracket to bolt to the block that I know of.

Dec 7, 2008 | 04:41 AM

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I Drilled & tapped it without a problem, works fine.

Dec 7, 2008 | 08:13 AM

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this is going to be a pain in the *** since the motor is already in the car. I dont understand why the company that i bought this from didnt tap the hole for me.