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Slowgoin · 11-14-2013, 01:12 PM

Looking for an alternator bracket that bolts to the front of the ram horn exhaust manifold, on the drivers side. Anyone know what will fit ? I've seen one for a '66vette that appears it would fit, but not sure if the bolt configuration was the same on all the exhaust manifolds.

luvbowties · 11-15-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowgoin

Looking for an alternator bracket that bolts to the front of the ram horn exhaust manifold, on the drivers side. Anyone know what will fit ? I've seen one for a '66vette that appears it would fit, but not sure if the bolt configuration was the same on all the exhaust manifolds.

It may help to know if you want one for front,end---or front,side...
Sam

**Racer2172** · 11-15-2013, 01:21 PM

I have a complete motor in the shop out of a 72 if youd like i can post a pic later of the setup

davepl · 11-15-2013, 02:39 PM

If stock appearance isn't a factor, then I've done wonders with heim joints (or whatever the ball in socket things that the Nazis invented are called). They don't provide side to side stability, but work great for mounting anything perpendicular to the block/heads.

Slowgoin · 11-15-2013, 04:33 PM

It would be for the front end of the manifold, not the side. I believe the bracket that I need has 2 bolt holes where it mounts to 2 holes in the front end of the exhaust manifold and a support bar that goes to the water pump bolt. At least that's what I think is needed. If you search images of 66 corvette alternator brackets, you'll find these, and it appears correct, provided there were not different bolt patterns on the front end of the manifold. My exhaust manifolds came off a 283 motor, unknown year.

**425HP409** · 11-15-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowgoin

It would be for the front end of the manifold, not the side. I believe the bracket that I need has 2 bolt holes where it mounts to 2 holes in the front end of the exhaust manifold and a support bar that goes to the water pump bolt. At least that's what I think is needed. If you search images of 66 corvette alternator brackets, you'll find these, and it appears correct, provided there were not different bolt patterns on the front end of the manifold. My exhaust manifolds came off a 283 motor, unknown year.

I believe that the bolt configuration on the front of the manifolds are the same.

100%Chevy · 11-15-2013, 10:32 PM

The bracket was used in the mid-60's on most Chevy small block engines.
It is stamped steel.The support leg does go to the top wp bolt.The other end goes to the front of the manifold where the bottom is bolted to the manifold and the top is part of the gap where the alternator sets.The alt sets against the manifold and swivels here for adjustment.
The bolt pattern is the same on all of this type of exhaust manifolds.
I only have pics of it on the car-Not very visible under the alternator.

Mike.

11-14-2013, 01:12 PM	#1
Slowgoin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lees Summit Posts: 17	alternator bracket Looking for an alternator bracket that bolts to the front of the ram horn exhaust manifold, on the drivers side. Anyone know what will fit ? I've seen one for a '66vette that appears it would fit, but not sure if the bolt configuration was the same on all the exhaust manifolds.

11-15-2013, 01:21 PM	#3
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: alternator bracket I have a complete motor in the shop out of a 72 if youd like i can post a pic later of the setup __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car

11-15-2013, 02:39 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: alternator bracket If stock appearance isn't a factor, then I've done wonders with heim joints (or whatever the ball in socket things that the Nazis invented are called). They don't provide side to side stability, but work great for mounting anything perpendicular to the block/heads. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-15-2013, 04:33 PM	#5
Slowgoin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lees Summit Posts: 17	Re: alternator bracket It would be for the front end of the manifold, not the side. I believe the bracket that I need has 2 bolt holes where it mounts to 2 holes in the front end of the exhaust manifold and a support bar that goes to the water pump bolt. At least that's what I think is needed. If you search images of 66 corvette alternator brackets, you'll find these, and it appears correct, provided there were not different bolt patterns on the front end of the manifold. My exhaust manifolds came off a 283 motor, unknown year.

11-15-2013, 10:32 PM	#7
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: alternator bracket The bracket was used in the mid-60's on most Chevy small block engines. It is stamped steel.The support leg does go to the top wp bolt.The other end goes to the front of the manifold where the bottom is bolted to the manifold and the top is part of the gap where the alternator sets.The alt sets against the manifold and swivels here for adjustment. The bolt pattern is the same on all of this type of exhaust manifolds. I only have pics of it on the car-Not very visible under the alternator. Mike.

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