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01-02-2012, 11:49 PM | #1 |
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Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
I'm getting ready to install my rebuilt 283 and want to know what brackets will work to install a alternator on my 58. The previous owner had a bunch of odds and ends made up to hold the alternator. Does anyone sell a factory looking bracket that will bolt on to the factory ram style exhaust manifold? Any pics out there would be appreciated.
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01-03-2012, 12:39 AM | #2 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
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01-03-2012, 01:08 AM | #3 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
Here is what I did to match up to the 350 long water pump. Short water pump would be similar. You could extend the piece that bolts to the maniford and weld tabs on it, I was not that ambitious and you can't see it when the fenders are on. You can also see how I did the PS pump, I got a water pump that matched the PS bracket and made the adjustment angle that mounts to the exhaust manifold bolt. I ran an original generator on my 283 but have no photos.
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01-03-2012, 02:34 AM | #4 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
The bracket Orrie showed should bolt right on if you have the manifold with the triangle shaped bracket on the end.
You have to get the right adjustment bracket though as the curvature in it must be right along with the length. |
01-03-2012, 02:52 AM | #5 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
i will check i think i have the manifold and the bracket .ill look tomarrow not sure if it was scrapped allready ,
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01-03-2012, 03:29 AM | #6 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
Thanks for all the info, if someone has one let me know
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01-04-2012, 01:25 AM | #7 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
I made mine out of two welded together so the alternator sits off to the side to show off the valve covers. Like you said, you need the right angle so it adjusts without hitting the alt. blades. My manifold bracket has the elongated holes because I had it set up for one pair of crank/water pump pulleys then had to change to get the AC pulley to work.
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01-04-2012, 01:44 AM | #8 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
i just used a stock generator and have no problems and i run a mallory e spark
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01-04-2012, 01:47 AM | #9 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/greatmonkeynutz/56alternator004.jpg[/IMG] i have an extra manifold and generator from 57 chevy truck most people like to switch to alternator tho
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
Check speedwaymotors.com pretty sure they would have it.
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01-05-2012, 01:19 AM | #12 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
When I ran a generator I used the short bracket too. I think the alternator (at least mine) has different geometry (clocking?) between the pivot bracket and tightening bolt that the generator. On my alt they are 180 degrees apart, on your generator photo about 125 degree or less. Nice valve covers!
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01-05-2012, 08:46 AM | #13 |
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Re: Who sells alternator brackets for '58 283 w/ stock exhaust?
Summit Racing ,Alan Grove Carponets, Bills Hot Rod's, Mr. Gasket all have brakets for 283-327 Engines
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