91 Z71 Resto

[Zseventy-one]

AC bypass pulley & belt tensioner installed. Taped original AC lines off to the side for now. Not the cleanest but will do until I decide if I want to get the AC working again.

 

[Zseventy-one]

As mentioned before I ordered the powermaster alternator from summit. Originally I was going to order the 200amp from NPD which was advertised in their catalog for $250, but online it was $360 so bailed on that. Went with the 140 AMP, free shipping and it arrived in 1 day. Was really impressed!

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[Zseventy-one]

Mounting bracket hole in the back doesn't line up. Turns out I have to "clock" the alternator myself. A little disappointed but after watching some videos of it online, it doesn't look to hateful. Need to get some tools first so this will be on hold for a bit while I gear up.

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[Zseventy-one]

Little side project. Took out the battery, through it on a trickle charger. Stock battery tray was horrible looking so took that out to clean it up. The bolts for this run through the wheel well and will give you a work out!

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[Dravec]

AC bypass pulley & belt tensioner installed. Taped original AC lines off to the side for now. Not the cleanest but will do until I decide if I want to get the AC working again.

AC work is fairly easy. As long as the electrical is good. Been doing my own AC repairs for years.

 

[Zseventy-one]

Used a wire brush, bare metal primer and black rustolem. Battery covers up most of it so didn't put too much love into it.

This week I'm hoping to get the alternator clocked and bolted in, put the new belt back on, and install the new air cleaner i picked up.

TBC...

 

[tsr2185]

Man, I'm enjoying reading your progress, especially all the pictures. Picking up a 1991 k1500 in a few weeks myself. Cant wait!!!

 

[mars2878]

Looking good so far, keep up the progress & pics

 

[Zseventy-one]

Alrighty then...
Clocked the alternator (thanks youtube) - was a little scary using an air impact on the pulley and a dead blow to loosen the case, but it worked like a charm and only took a few minutes!

Reinstalled ALT, belt, battery tray, torked everything down, spray painted the rusted under hood engine light and put new bulb in.

Next was installing the new air cleaner...

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[Zseventy-one]

This was the 14x4 inch summit racing air cleaner. Really happy with how things underhood have buttoned up so far!

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