debriga Report post Posted May 6, 2016 When I removed the alternator in my 87 injected CT, I found this piece of heavy wall tubing (pipe) that is welded to the frame. Nothing was attached to it and it appears to be factory installed. Does anyone else have this in their car or does anyone know what it's purpose in life is supposed to be??? It's underneath the alternator and can be seen from underneath the car or with a mirror in the engine compartment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted May 6, 2016 Smog pump bracket? Hard to see in your pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandguy Report post Posted May 6, 2016 Maybe it's late and my mind is playing tricks on me, but isn't that what the alternator bolts too? The smog pump is on the other side of the water hose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandguy Report post Posted May 6, 2016 Yep... Here it is on mine. Alt mount Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlycat Report post Posted May 6, 2016 I'm pretty sure it's the alternator bracket that was used on the previous 5000s. Certainly not the smog pump on a 5000s. They probably built the frames well ahead of the cars & planing of the qv engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debriga Report post Posted May 7, 2016 Thanks for the info guys. Looking into this a bit suggests you guys are right about a different alternator mount. The length of the pipe/tube suggests it is a Yanmar tupe of alternator mount. I was considering removing it to mount a better alternator but I think it is going to fit without doing so. Thanks guys, you are the best! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted May 10, 2016 tether point for the emergency stopping anchor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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