Yeah, I think I'll maybe print it out at work so I can have a hard copy. I don't have a computer in the garage. I need to get or build me one...

Here's what I did today. It's already posted in the big case alternator thread, but I wanted it here as well...

I decided to try and leave the alternator mount intact and make the necessary changes to the alternator case itself. That way, so long as I carry an OE alternator with me, if I have issues on the trail I can swap the OE back in with no fitment issues. Also, if necessary, I can get a replacement GM alternator at any auto parts store and just swap the front half of the case. I may even do quick disconnects on the 2 wire harness that attaches on the back of the OE. If they'll be unused on the GM unit, then I won't worry about it, obviously...

I've got a little more fiddling on the lower bolt hole to get it to line up. But, front-to-back alignment is perfect, as verified with a laser (said like Dr. Evil <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)...

The unit and it's output sticker. 113 amps at 2k RPM's and 152 amps at 6k RPM's. For reference, that's alternator pulley speed, which is approximately 2.5-3 times the crank pulley speed. So, 2k at the alt is 600-700 engine RPM's and 6k alt speed is ~2k-2500 engine RPM's. Plenty amps...



The front view. You can see where I've elongated the holes already. The one on the right needs another 1/16"-3/32" more to line up just right. I can get the bolts in now, but it's not quite right...



I cut the back of this boss to align the pulley.



On the motor...





I'll get a couple more pics after I get it all lined up and bolted in...

I'm at a bit of a stopping point on assembly until I get some more parts that are on order. I went ahead and took vacation until Monday, so I may go ahead and seperate and reseal the transmission and transfer case to pass the time. They both need a MAJOR cleaning too...