Pulleys got me pulling my hair out

I know it doesn't solve your power steering pump issue, but the ears on the alternator are usually on the backside of the alternator bracket, not in front of as shown in your photo.
Not on any small block factory alternator/factory bracket that I've ever seen ( not counting the factory AC setups).
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Your alignment will be off and the alternator spacers wouldn't even fit if you put the alternator ear behind the bracket.