Rover 3.5 V8 alternator

[Phillip G]

Racers,

I would very much appreciate some suggestions from past experiences ...  for adding a small alternator to the front of a Rover 3.5 block/water pump.  The SCCA GT2 Rover MG RV8 - running directly off a small battery - would find several benefits from a small  alternator. Securely mounting the alternator and conforming to the water pump with a single belt is the goal. Too, a cold air induction filter and hosing are nearby the area for the alternator.

All suggestion - particularly simple and innovative solutions - will be much appreciated.

keep them on the track,

phillip g

[Moderator]

something like this?



That first view (above) is from when I had Buick 215 heads. Buick heads and Rover heads have different accessory bosses.

When I switched from Buick heads to Rover heads (like you have) I had to make a slightly longer steel outer bracket and also add a simple steel inner bracket between the cylinder head and the alternator. The inner bracket has a nut welded onto it, upon which the alternator pivots (to tension the belt.) As I recall both steel brackets are ~0.09" thick. If they were 1/8" thick they'd be obscenely overweight.

[Phillip G]

Thanx, Curtis,

The photos are a big help in designing some brackets for the new alterntor !

cheers,

phil