I am going to use a SBO Victor manifold (2812) for my next engine project. Since the manifold does not have provisions for the alternator and power steering mounts, does anyone have a link to or know how to mount the alternator and power steering pumps? I might use a Meziere water pump and a Moroso vacuum pump too but that is not 100% yet so any info on those mounts would be great too.

 

CVF Racing makes alternator brackets and serpentine kits for the Olds. Their alternator bracket linked here is what I used along with a standard mechanical water pump and their spacers for proper pulley alignment. If you go electric, you might have to make your own spacers.

 

Great...Thanks!

 

Here's an option if you want to retain conventional belts and still use a Meziere pump...

Fabricate a support to use an in-line Meziere in the lower radiator hose. You'll need to do these things as well:

• Break off the impeller from the stock pump so you can use its sheave as an idler to keep your belts lined up.
• Use a reinforcement plate over the bolt area of the sheave to avoid breakage.
• Plumb the thermostat bypass differently because the stock pump housing will now be at high-pressure. I had a radiator shop add an inlet to the fill-side radiator tank.

 

Thanks! I'll look into that option as well.