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Posted by: cobra94563 Jun 14 2006, 12:07 PM

I'm transferring conversion parts from a unfinished project, looks like a older renegade engine mount, alternator bracket and water pump w/slide bracket.

I've seen many V8's are set up with the waterpump on the drivers side, but the parts I have were installed (and fit) with the water pump on the passenger side.

The parts look interchangable. Any disadvantage or problem with keeping the WP on the passenger side and the alternator on the driver's side?

Thanks.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Jun 14 2006, 12:18 PM

i prefer to put the alternator on the passenger side as it is closest to the batter, which makes a shorter charging lead to the battery.

vasser pump could go either way IMHO.

im in hercules, ca. btw... =-)
orinda?

roger

Posted by: andys Jun 14 2006, 01:05 PM

I believe Desert Hybrids mounts their WP's on the passenger side.

Andys

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jun 14 2006, 01:11 PM

I have ran them both ways.

I take the alternator chargeback wire to the starter terminal like a stock 914 does when I mount it on the drivers side. Makes for one heavy wire going to the battery instead of a chargeback wire and the starter wire.

I also recall making the decision based on the inlet and outlet of the radiator I was going to use. I didnt want the water lines "crossing over" anywhere during the run from front to back. This determined which side the pump went on.

B

Posted by: skline Jun 14 2006, 01:41 PM

Mine is mounted on the passenger side and the alternator is on the drivers side. I think if I had it to do over, I would have switched them but its already done now and works just fine.

Posted by: cobra94563 Jun 14 2006, 10:40 PM

Thanks for all the input!

It really helps to hear your experiences and not have a "I shoulda done..." later after the fact. If it can really work either way, I'll probably stick with the WP on the passenger side so the lines don't have to cross. Alternator wire can go to the starter or I'll get a fatter gauge.

Hey Roger - I'm in Orinda, but I use to live in Pinole. Still get over there every so often. Maybe someday in a 914.