V8 in Progress.., water pump..left or right side? Options

[cobra94563]

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.

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[Brad Roberts]

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.

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