302 alternator/water pump problem.

[Project91LX]

Didnt know exactly where to post this, i seen modular and windsor section but nothing for other motors. Anyways after reassembling the 302 i noticed the water pump outlets are really close to the alternator bracket. I didnt know if this was suppose to be like this or not. I included pics to see what everyone thought.

Thanks for the help.

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv329/s14sldnsdewyz/DSC_0028-1.jpg
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv329/s14sldnsdewyz/DSC_0027-1.jpg
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv329/s14sldnsdewyz/DSC_0026-1.jpg

[SCHMUCKINGHAM]

Looks normal to be honest

[mustang_gt88]

I agree this is normal

[90fastgt]

I just got done putting my motor back together an I'm pretty sure its just like that I will look tommorow morning an let you know for sure

[Project91LX]

Thanks guys, i couldnt remember what it looked like before disassembled just making sure.

[700hp04mystic]

yea looks right to me they r kinda tight there.

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I almost always put the tstat and housing on before i drop the intake so that looks weird to me because i never see it...but i do recall it being tight in there because it's a bitch to squeeze the heater core hose through that space so i'd say it's normal.

[331lx]

Yes that's normal just put mine back together. Put ur heater hoses on before alternator bracket because if not they are a b**** with alternator on.

[facemelter71]

Yep,looks normal,put the hoses on and clamp them before installing the bracket.

Also, a 302 is a windsor.

[TurboNG]

Normal, pain in the ars but normal :bigthumb