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right you know the adjusting part for the altanator belt which conects to the inlet manifold, iv got a welded one on at the mine but want a proper one, but where from?
or can i use the original nova one (shorter one) and just use a shorter altanator belt?
whats best to do?
cheers, lew
use a calibra 2 litre 8v or any other 21l 8v vaux will do
2l 8v belt or adjusting plate thing?
cheers, lew
asin the alternator bracket for use with the 1300 inlet manifold?
yer. the bit that you use to tighten/loosen the belt, it bolts to the inlet.
as my new engine has twin 40's its got a modded one , well its just one thats had a bit added on to it to make it longer.
can i just put my 1400 one on it and use a shorter belt or somthing?
as you can tell im new to this twin carb lark, sorry
you need the longer top adjuster arm as the short one isnt long enough (but only just tbh)
i can never recall which damn vauxhall they came off as STD but then again anything from the mid 80's should do it as thats what was fitted to the sport..
ah right, and then i take it i just use a normal nova alternator belt?
out of intrest is it possible to use a shorter belt and the standard top adjuster?
sweet, saving me buying another new one ill just hack up and reweld my old normal SR one!
ah right, and then i take it i just use a normal nova alternator belt?
out of intrest is it possible to use a shorter belt and the standard top adjuster?
different belt... cant remember which one though
you CAN NOT USE THE STD TOP ADJUSTER!!!!!(unmodified that is)
but you can try if you like but hey you'll soon see it wont work
right so i want the longer top adjuster, and a different belt than the standard one?
you CAN NOT USE THE STD TOP ADJUSTER!!!!!(unmodified that is)
but you can try if you like but hey you'll soon see it wont work
been there and tried that! lol and yes, stu is right it doesnt work at all! :thumb:
use a 2l 8v adjuster an get a belt about er 10 or 20 mm shorter than normal one
mad-driver
26-06-06, 12:40 PM
Yeah i found you need a different belt, someone did tell me which but i cannot remember, mine rubs, or did do slightly on the bracket so it obviously needs to be shorter.
If anyone can remember that would be most helpful:thumb:
Mint FRST
26-06-06, 03:40 PM
Was told the belt was of a Lotus Cortina years ago but think the bloke was taking the Michael. If you have a proper alternator backet which you need to lower the alternator from the carbs you will then require a longer tension/adjustment bracket.
Best bet is to go to a friendly motor factor and try a selection of belts. Last time I messed with my Sport I ended up puttin a belt which was tight and wouldnt go on with rocking the car in gear and 'jumping' the belt on.
mad-driver
26-06-06, 03:47 PM
I have the correct bracket, and a homemade tensioner which works well and does the job, just the belt that needs sorting, believe its off an Astra Mk2 of some kind though im not 100% sure which one
right so i want a 2ltr 8v top adjuster and a belt that is about 10 to 20 mm shorter than the standard nova one. will get that sorted.
im not sure if iv got the proper alternator lowering bracket or not chris. whats this part look like etc?
cheers for the help fellas! lew
Mint FRST
26-06-06, 07:42 PM
Compare it to your other one. It should be taller if you catch my drift!
alright nice one chris!
cheers fellas, lew
the lowered one will look a bit like the STD one but upsidedown...
http://www.tuning.co.uk/vauxshop/
lowered alternator bracket for ?39.00
ah yeh, not sure if i got a proper one but it works so should be alright.
cheers last of the nova sr's
i think you bolt the original alternator bracket onto this little device an it lowers the whole mounting assembly further down?
I'll let you know when i got one and how it works if you want?
yer give me a pm mate if you can. my alternator is a bit loose on that bracket. so that was the only thing doubting me if i got a proper one.
when you getting one?
ill be ordering it on Saturday matey, along with a head gasket to fit my new billy B+ head! wahooo lol
you just use the lowering bracket on its own there is no room in the bay to bolt the origanl one to it
right as for the belt i was thinking of just taking my one up there (which i took from the 40'd engine) and just got one the same size. or one slightly shorter. do they stretch over time?
i guess it will stretch a little but not much . dont let it stress u out just take the old belt ask for 1 smaller an one the same size get a reciept tell em you will bring 1 of them back
ps
do u still want those bits i ve been saving for u ?
yer will head up there on tuesday.
yer i defo still want them mate, i get paid tommorow but its by cheuqe, i'll pm you buddy.
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