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« on: April 28, 2010, 06:47:46 PM »
I bought a red 69 Camaro with the Yenko ZL1 engine on ebay 4 years ago. I have the documentation from Don Yenko -- it is real, manufactured by Yenko. I have been restoring it for the past 4 years, have gotten to the point of installing the alternator. Here's my challenge:
Alternator for 69 Camaros was on the passenger side. This includes a (real) ZL1 and Yenko Copo 427. However, the Yenko manufactured ZL1 included a short shaft aluminum water pump (available only 67-68). If I stay with the short shaft aluminum water pump, I have to put the alternator on the driver's side which would technically be incorrect for a 69 Camaro. To put the alternator on the passenger side, I would have to install a long shaft (non-aluminum) water pump.
I realize Yenko did quite a bit of his own fabrication, had no standard rules, just looking to keep the car as correct as possible. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.