Not sure why you wanted to bump this thread. In the time that has passed since I first put that bracket on the engine I am more convinced than ever the alternator should be mounted this way. Quite apart from the charging advantage, this change frees up the accessory drive position for a water pump so the FWC system could have two mechanical pumps. I wonder if even the Catalina 30 crowd might be able to make room for that sheave on the flywheel (about 5" needed)?
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