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Originally Posted by greg64
Now, I'm not saying you're wrong, but I had thought those bolt holes (and the ones on the other side) were for a front-engine horseshoe mount. Back in the days where the bellhousing had mounts on both sides. Also for medium duty trucks with a single front mount.
Anybody seen factory brackets that hang the alternator off these holes?
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Yes that is another reason why they are like that as well.
Low mount alternator ->
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/360668...-1/s-l1000.jpg
Low mount power steering ->
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1245449377
You won't normally see these used in trucks because of our frames and how they get in the way. But in cars and older trucks they could work because of more open space.