Belt hitting alternator bracket bolt

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Feb 5, 2019 | 05:17 PM

King23

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Belt hitting alternator bracket bolt

Hello everyone, i was wondering if anyone could give some advice, my belt is hitting my lower alternator bolt head i ground down the bolt head a little to clear it and it worked until i put my huron speed oil drain/ turbo support bracket on then same thing any advice? I suppose i could grind down the alternator bracket and turbo bracket a little but in for advice first, also running a katech belt tensioner and ICT power steering delete pulley/setup if that helps any.

Feb 5, 2019 | 05:59 PM

bammax

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Your new damper is too small. The factory clearance was already tight and for you it's now gone.

Easiest solution is a button head bolt if you can find it in the right size. That may buy you just enough room without having to touch anything else.

Other option is to swap on a larger diameter alternator pulley. That will require a longer belt, but it'll get the clearance closer to factory.

Last edited by bammax; Feb 5, 2019 at 06:05 PM.

Feb 5, 2019 | 06:53 PM

jetech

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From: Dade City, Fl.

I would countersink the bracket and install a bolt similar to this...https://www.albanycountyfasteners.co...-p/5510000.htm

Feb 16, 2019 | 04:00 PM