So last time I was changing the belts on my 1970 Avanti II I noticed the power steering pulley was not lined up well. I made up some spacers to help the alignment but things are still not cop-esthetic. The belt rubs and squeals a tad when rpm’s drop. The alternator sits high and indents the hood insulation. My goal is to utilize the space a bit more efficiently and clean up engine bay with some new bracketry and mechanics(ps/alt). The original ac has been removed from the engine compartment and eventually I’d like to add that back in eventually. Went out the car to look up the engine casting numbers.
The casting on the front is V03128BQ.
From a past thread I see that the engine was built in Flint on March 12th, but I’m curious what the 8BQ signifies.
Also, do this alternator bracket look “factory”. Strange the valve cover was milled down.
I’ll gain access to the casting number on the back of the engine this weekend.