phil4521
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 posted on 29/5/08 at 08:57 PM |
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fitting an alternator 'on top' to rover V8 Viento
I am struggling to find the right combo of bracket to fit my new aalternator on the top right side of the engine. I need to support the unit from
the bottom as I dont have room to let the unit 'hang' from the SD1 bracket as it will foul the chassis when the engine moves on revving
me thinks. I have an SD1 and P5 bracket but cant figure out how to do this without extensive mods or fabricating new bracket. I have seen a couple of
cars at shows that seem to have done this successfully- any tips on what I need to do?
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Paradoxia0
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 09:03 PM |
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I run a Rover V8 using SD1 front cover and altenator mount in my Viento.
I did suffer from the altenator fouling the chassis originally, but then I bought a shorter altenator belt [G10AV1125] (quite tight to get on as the
altenator is pushed against the water hose while fitting) but once on and tensioned it fits perfectly not fouling the chassis or water hoses.
Hope that helps!
Mark
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kenton
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 09:08 PM |
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I used the standard sd1 bracket, but a small denso alternator, fits a treat with enough room for the bottom hose and clearance from the chassis.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 29/5/08 at 09:33 PM |
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Range rover bracket puts the alternator at the top to clear the steering box, SD1 hangs it below.
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Simon
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 12:03 AM |
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While I'm not using a Rover alternator, I took measurements from a power steering pump bracket (mounted bottom n/s of engine) and made an
alternator bracket to suit.
I now have the alternator mounted nice and low, and have loads of space above the engine.
ATB
Simon
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 30/5/08 at 07:11 PM |
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A good reason for fitting the alternator down on the n/s is to get it away from the exhaust headers. Alternators don't like getting too hot.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 3/6/08 at 08:19 AM |
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Stuff all the rover brackets.
www.popbrowns.co.uk and get the bracket that fits the alternator on the bottom LHS of the engine (Viewed, sitting in the car)
Its a neat solution if a little expensive (abt £40).
Or Make one like I did. Hard part is aligning the pulleys. I left mine a bit sirt and packed out with a couple of washers to fine tune the
alignment.
Then just go and buy several fanbelts (keep the reciepts to get your money back later) to check for size.
Also AK cars at Peterborough do a bracket for their Cobra.
The Pop Brown solution is nice. Bottom of this page:
http://www.popbrowns.co.uk/products2.html#BASEBALL
Hope this helps
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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phil4521
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 posted on 6/6/08 at 06:06 PM |
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I just want to thank you all and in particular Geoff who put me onto popbrownshttp://www.popbrowns.co.uk/products2.html#BASEBALL
The guys there are VERY helpful- they have offered to make up a bracket for me for free if the one they sell does not work. Impressed so far- I will
let you know how I progress. Thanks all once again.
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