Is the alternator bracket setup on a 273 v8 the same as on the later 318,360 etc. ? If not , does anyone have a pic of theirs? my 66 cuda alternator is not installed properly and looks like something is missing? Thanks
273 alternator bracket
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Here's a shot from scamp408
Thanks. That looks better. Mine is jacked straight up over top of the water pump. Guess I need a new bracket.
coolbreeze
LoweLife
I am pretty sure I have a spare set of those brackets, let me know if you need them! I need to recoup some of my rear-end spendings! LOL
xLURKxDOGx
"An angel fat, at satan's feast"
Anybody using aftermarket valve covers that had a problem with the bracket hitting valve cover where the 2 bolts mount to the head??? I am using M/T covers and it doesnt seem to fit like the pics, i am stumped????
Jake
Jake
That "Overkill" of a alternator bracket disappeared after 66. I can see it hitting aftermarket cast rocker covers. The 67 and later brackets should work for you.
There was also a similar complex bracket that went more under the alt' toward the fuel pump where aluminum water pump and dual belts carried alt' and a/c You may not need all that though. Simple 67 type brackets would work. Avail. chromed from aftermarket too. Hope this helps
There was also a similar complex bracket that went more under the alt' toward the fuel pump where aluminum water pump and dual belts carried alt' and a/c You may not need all that though. Simple 67 type brackets would work. Avail. chromed from aftermarket too. Hope this helps
Mancini and Bouchellon both carry the 67-69 style alt attaching brackets and bolts if you decide to go that way...
ragtopfury
Well-Known Member
Yes - had to file the front edge of the Mopar Performance valve cover to clear the bracket on Jake's 65... Had to do the same to the rear of the driver side cover to clear the factory kickdown bracket as well....
xLURKxDOGx
"An angel fat, at satan's feast"
Thanks guys!! I was looking around and saw the 67 and up set, just wondering if i was missing something.
Jake
clifcuda65
Old Mopar Geezer
xLURKxDOGx... if you want, I can machine a nice smooth notch in your valve cover, or neatly machine the "Over Kill" alternator bracket for you... Just "options"...
Clif of Az. :coffee2:
xLURKxDOGx
"An angel fat, at satan's feast"
Thanks! I just took a grinder to the bracket and made it really ugly looking, nothing that black paint cant fix.................
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BillGrissom
Well-Known Member
I have 2 of those 1965 brackets. One I even cleaned and painted, then didn't use because I changed to a later aluminum water pump. Ended up using chrome triangle bracket and arm (~$17 ebay, I recall). It is fairly easy to position the alternator axially, using round spacers on the pivot bolt. I used purty chrome spacers from Ace.
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