Alternator bracket

[69GMC396]

I went to put my alternator bracket back on my engine and I came across a problem. The new intake I put on is about an inch lower than the original so my alternator brackets holes don't line up. Has anyone had this problem? Should I just bend the old one lowerand line up the holes or does anyone know the type of bracket I should get that would fit? It is a 69 396 with an edelbrock performer intake.

[padreisla]

I am running into the same problem with my 72 402BB. I just installed a Edelbrock 7562 Intake with a Edelbrock 1412 Carb. My waterpump is a SWP(short stem). The alternator bracket was customized to allow for the original intake and now it will not fit the new intake. I ended up at my local autoparts store and picked up a universal bracket. It is basically a single flat rod(arched at slot end) with a hole at one end and a slot at the other for adjustments. The alternator is also mounted at the bottom. I am still working on the engine so cannot test it. But will let you know when I get it up and running. I screwed up and forgot to mark the distributor when I removed it, that is what I get for being in a hurry. I can take a picture of the bracket if you want.

[69GMC396]

Thanks alot. I did the same thing with my distributor. I've found you just have to move the timing mark to top dead center and point the rotor to the number one plug on the cap. Then you can adjust the timing from there. But you can get the distributor backwards. If it doesn't start just pull the distributor and turn it 180 degrees

[Class of 69]

Get, or make a spacer out of aluminum bar stock. Cut it to the length you need to fill the gap, and drill it for the bolt. Be sure to anti-sieze the bejesus out of the bolt!!