611 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hi Im using the analternator from a Frontera 2.4 on my CIH engine and the bolt offset is different from the 2.0l alternator and its also bigger so i don't have much room for adjusting the tension on the belt. I dont want to have something made so is there one off another CIH engine that will fit and give me more adjustment and if there is does anyone have one?? Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Last couple of times i've fitted physically larger alternators i've taken 2 standard CIH alternator brackets Chopped them and welded them to make one longer bracket with a slight bend to reach around the larger body alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Good plan. I did hope that maybe the 6 cylinder used a longer one or different setup? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 The 3.0 12 valve has a threaded bar arrangement, I'll grab a pic of one tomorrow for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yes you will need the complete set up from a straight six motor that had a 90 amp alternator. Not only is the top an adjusting bolt but the main bracket that bolts to the engine is also bigger, bottom mounts stick out further if you catch my drift Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks guys. Its a 70 amp one and i did a quick fit and the alignment didn't look to bad with the standard bottom bracket. But will do a proper fit up and check. Anyone know a part number for the 3.0l 12v bar? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 if it does fit the bottom bracket why not just fit a shorter fan belt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 I did plan on doing that but only have about 1/2 inch adjustment and didnt know if this would be ok long term as once adjusted i wont have any more room to adjust if the belt stretches over time. But i suppose its probably cheaper to just replace the belt when it gets to that point :-) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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