Installation instructions -
Follow step-by-step instructions for installing alternator brackets, AC brackets, and eccentric idler pulleys on Cleveland, Windsor, and Barra engines. Check alternator specifications and recommended belt combinations to ensure proper fitment and performance.
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Trouble shooting & FAQ
Alternator specifications
For Ford Cleveland and Windsor Engines – compatible with Mid & Low Mount Alternator Brackets
These specifications ensure proper fitment and alignment with Unrivaled Engineering brackets.
SBF 6PK belt combinations (Cleveland and Windsor)
Compatible with Unrivaled alternator brackets, AC brackets and pulley kits.
Cleveland
Windsor
Low Mount (No Idler)
Low Mount (No Idler or Water Pump)
1010
720
1035
750
Mid Mount (with Idler)
1110
1055
Mid Mount (no Idler)
1035
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Full AC Setup with Idler
1525
1470
Ford Cleveland
This image highlights the three mounting points used to secure mid- and low-mount alternator brackets to a Ford Cleveland engine block.
Ford Cleveland - mid mount alternator bracket
Starting checklist:
Front plate
Back plate
(3x) 67mm spacer
UNC cap screws:
(1x) 5/16 x 4”
(1x) 5/16 x 3-1/2”
(1x) 5/16 x 1”
(1x) 3/8 x 3-1/2”
(1X) 3/8 x 1”
(1x) 7/16 x 4” + nut & washer
Ford Cleveland - low mount alternator bracket
Starting checklist:
Front plate
Back plate
(3x) 67mm spacer
UNC cap screws:
(2x) 5/16 x 4”
(1x) 3/8 x 3-1/2”
(1X) 3/8 x 1”
(1x) 7/16 x 4” + nut & washer
Ford Cleveland - full AC setup
Starting checklist:
Alternator bracket front plate
Alternator bracket back plate
AC bracket front plate
AC bracket back plate
(2x) 61mm spacer
(1x) 67mm spacer
(1x) 1/4 plug
UNC screws:
(2x) 5/16 x 4" cap
(1x) 5/16 x 3-1/2" cap
(1x) 3/8 x 3-1/2" cap
(1x) 3/8 x 1" cap
(1x) 7/16 x 4" cap ( + nut & washer)
(1x) 1/4 x 1" cap or button (OR 1/4 x 3/4")
(2x) M8 x 25mm cap
(1x) M8 x 40mm hex
Windsor engine
This image highlights the three mounting points used to secure mid- and low-mount alternator brackets to a Ford Windsor engine block.
Ford Windsor - mid mount alternator bracket
Starting checklist
Front plate
Back plate
(2x) 15mm spacer
(1x) 61mm spacer
(1x) 67mm spacer
(1x) 76mm spacer
UNC cap screws:
(1x) 5/16 x 6-1/2”
(1x) 5/16 x 3-3/4”
(1x) 5/16 x 3-1/2”
(1x) 3/8 x 3”
(1x) 3/8 x 1”
(1x) 7/16 x 4-1/2” + nut & washer
Ford Windsor - low mount alternator bracket
Starting checklist
Alternator bracket front plate
Alternator bracket back plate
AC bracket front plate
AC bracket back plate
(2x) 15mm spacer
(1x) 61mm spacer
(2x) 67mm spacer (with pointer)
UNC cap screws:
(2x) 5/16 x 6-1/2”
(1x) 3/8 x 3”
(1x) 3/8 x 1”
(1x) 7/16 x 4-1/2” + nut & washer
Ford Windsor - full AC setup
Starting checklist:
Alternator bracket front plate
Alternator bracket back plate
AC bracket front plate
AC bracket back plate
(2x) 15mm spacer
(2x) 61mm spacer
(1x) 67mm spacer
UNC screws:
(2x) 5/16 x 6-1/2 cap
(1x) 5/16 x 4" cap
(1x) 3/8 x 3" cap
(1x) 3/8 x 1" cap
(1x) 7/16 x 4-1/2" cap ( + nut & washer)
(1x) 1/4 x 1" cap or button (OR 1/4 x 3/4" cap or button)
(2x) M8 x 25mm cap
(1x) M8 x 40mm hex
Ford Barra - mid mount alternator bracket
Starting checklist:
Front plate
Back plate
(1x) Spacer
(1x) M10 x 100mm cap
(1x) M10 x 70mm cap
(4x) M10 Zinc flat washer
(2x) M10 Zinc nylon locknuts
(1x) M8 x 55mm part thread cap
(2x) M8 x 75mm part thread cap
(1x) M8 x 25mm Zinc flange serrated bolt
Ford Barra - high mount LS alternator bracket
Starting checklist:
Rear support
(2x) M10 x 30mm
(2x) M10 washer
Front plate
(2x) M8 x 30mm
(2x) M8 x 75mm
(2x) M8 Nyloc nut (flange)
(1x) M10 x 80mm
(1x) M10 x 70mm
(2x) Thick M10 washers
(1x) M10 washer
(1x) M10 Nyloc nut
Ford Barra - passenger side LS alternator bracket
Starting checklist:
Rear support
Front plate
(1x) M10 x 80mm
(1x) M10 x 70mm
(2x) M10 Nyloc nut
(2x) M8 x 75mm
(2x) M10 x 1.5 pitch x 30mm
Ford Barra - alternator delete kit
Starting checklist:
Front plate
(1x) Idler pulley
(1x) Spacer
(2x) M8 x 1.25 x 75mm
(1x) M10 x 40mm (for idler pulley)
Ford Barra - A/C delete kit
Starting checklist:
Plate
(1x) Eccentric idler pulley
(2x) M8 bolts
(2x) M8 spring washer
(1x) M10 x 40mm
Ford Barra - power steering delete kit
Starting checklist:
Plate
(1x) Idler pulley
(2x) M8 x 75mm
(1x) M8 x 30mm
(1x) M10 x 40mm
(1x) M8 nyloc nut
Eccentric idler pulley
Eccentric idler pulley for precise belt tension and alignment. Offset mount design allows easy adjustment without extra tensioners.