Hi Guys,
I'm looking for ways to mount a second alternator in my 97 Astro. I'm removing my AC pump as a result.
I came across this picture whilst googling 4.3l vortec motors
You can see there is a second alt in situe of the AC pump would normally be. The bracket looks almost stock as though it was meant to be there. Anyone know if this bracket was on the 'Non-AC' models?
Its awfully tight in there, just looking for a fairly simple way or fork out the $$$$ for custom fab brackets..
Thanks,
Am
Secondary Alternator
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Re: Secondary Alternator
i *THINK* liftedawdastro had a second alternator on his old 98 astro. there's probably a thread here somewhere
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1995 Astro 4.3 A4- generic flowmaster muffler. 239k miles
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Re: Secondary Alternator
I had started to add one, but ran out of room. Mine was going to be used as a welder and not an alternator. I did end up adding a hydraulic pump though.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy