Alternator Bracket Arrangement

[111Robin]

Can someone please post a photo showing how the alternator strap and bracket should be fitted, plus 2 if it is different. I get how the forked slotted bracket fits (item 20) but the additional plate with three holes (item 21) is confusing me. How is this arranged on the engine ?.

[ncm]

Hi, Item 21 is fitted to the rear of the timing chest, attached by the through bolts. See pictures I posted here :- viewtopic.php?t=16002&p=80454 .
Cheers, Brian.

[111Robin]

Ok, so the bolt that passes through the forked end also passes through the centre hole of item 21 ?. Difficult to make it out on the photos.

[ncm]

That's correct.I believe the idea of the plate is to brace the lug on the covers to stop it breaking off.
Pictures not easy to take when installed in the car!

Brian.

[111Robin]

Thanks Brian, this plate was missing when I removed the alternator hence the confusion. I think I understand the arrangement now.

[nmauduit]

some detail photos can be found on the forum, e.g.

https://lotuselan.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=38341&start=

[rgh0]

Note in the photo above the arm itself is not the Lotus original which was straight and not curved and of much lighter construction but did mount in a similar way to the triangular bracket on the 3 front cover bolt holes

cheers
Rohan

[111Robin]

Thanks, that makes it very clear.