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Michael,
You can reposition the connections on the alternator so they're in a different postion. That is, if the connections are at 2:00, you can rotate them to either the 6:00 or 10:00 positions. There are 3 bolts holding the alternator halves together. Remove the bolts and then without pulling the two halves apart rotate one halve 120 degrees until the bolt holes line up again. If the two halves are stuck and they won't rotate, put the 3 screws back in but don't tighten them. Just get them started and then tap the alternator halves apart. The screws keep the 2 halves from coming all the way apart. Once it's loose, you can rotate it around. You should be able to position the connections so they're not so close to the heads.

Chris