[RANT] SBC Alternator brackets...
01-24-2004, 11:19 AM
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Mine has the same casting number
Casting number 3951337.
I could have gotten it for $3.50, but I gave my buddy 5 bucks since he picked it up for me up the junkyard....being the giver that I am.
I could have gotten it for $3.50, but I gave my buddy 5 bucks since he picked it up for me up the junkyard....being the giver that I am.
01-24-2004, 11:47 PM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (75stinger)
I have one in black on my desk as a paper weight, it's yours if you want it Oliver.
I'll try to post a pic of the newly installed bracket tomorrow..
01-24-2004, 11:50 PM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (GrandSportC3)
The one that I bought today looked just like the one in the Ebay auction... with the only difference that the one that I bought at the swap meet was chrome plated... I only paid $15 :D :D
It's like this one below.. just chrome plated :
It's like this one below.. just chrome plated :
01-25-2004, 12:19 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (turtlevette)
iThose modern brackets are way too expensive.. I'm willing to spend up to $100 for something that lasts..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2455624800
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2455624800
Use that as the lower, and then use the universal adjustable bracket on top. The only problem is that it has to be drivers side mounted (I think).
01-25-2004, 12:34 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (BSeery)
iThose modern brackets are way too expensive.. I'm willing to spend up to $100 for something that lasts..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2455624800
YEP !!
Use that as the lower, and then use the universal adjustable bracket on top. The only problem is that it has to be drivers side mounted (I think).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2455624800
YEP !!
Use that as the lower, and then use the universal adjustable bracket on top. The only problem is that it has to be drivers side mounted (I think).
01-25-2004, 07:38 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (Steve Straus)
IMO this is the only way to go:
It's a March billet aluminum alternator bracket. It uses a tie rod with two heim joints to adjust the tension. No more prying, just turn the wrench and then tighten the jamb nuts.
It's $165 at Jegs, but honesty, it's worth it. That's not much more than you were willing to spend.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...11&prmenbr=361
Part Number 655-20130
[Modified by Steve Straus, 10:20 AM 1/24/2004]
It's a March billet aluminum alternator bracket. It uses a tie rod with two heim joints to adjust the tension. No more prying, just turn the wrench and then tighten the jamb nuts.
It's $165 at Jegs, but honesty, it's worth it. That's not much more than you were willing to spend.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...11&prmenbr=361
Part Number 655-20130
[Modified by Steve Straus, 10:20 AM 1/24/2004]
I have this and it's the best mount I ever had, however it's not for a GM alternator but a small denso/powermaster one.
01-25-2004, 08:29 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (BSeery)
iThose modern brackets are way too expensive.. I'm willing to spend up to $100 for something that lasts..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2455624800
YEP !!
Use that as the lower, and then use the universal adjustable bracket on top. The only problem is that it has to be drivers side mounted (I think).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2455624800
YEP !!
Use that as the lower, and then use the universal adjustable bracket on top. The only problem is that it has to be drivers side mounted (I think).
01-25-2004, 09:16 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (Fevre)
iThose modern brackets are way too expensive.. I'm willing to spend up to $100 for something that lasts..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2455624800
YEP !!
Use that as the lower, and then use the universal adjustable bracket on top. The only problem is that it has to be drivers side mounted (I think).
I am running the alum version of the bracket pictured and I could not use a univeral upper bracket since the angle of the bends are diff, I think the universal one's bend was not as sharp as my orig so it would hit the alt housing before the bolt hole lined up.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2455624800
YEP !!
Use that as the lower, and then use the universal adjustable bracket on top. The only problem is that it has to be drivers side mounted (I think).
I am running the alum version of the bracket pictured and I could not use a univeral upper bracket since the angle of the bends are diff, I think the universal one's bend was not as sharp as my orig so it would hit the alt housing before the bolt hole lined up.
01-25-2004, 09:37 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (GrandSportC3)
Here are 3 pics of the setup:
01-25-2004, 10:10 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (Mark70)
As an option, Summit Racing sells billet aluminum brackets for short and long water pumps for $60 - $70:
SME-2000 Chevrolet: 262-400, long water pump, billet alluminum, alternator bracket $59.95
SME-2001 Alternator Bracket, SBC Short-WP, Driver Side-Cylinder Head Mnt., Satin $69.95
SME-2000 Chevrolet: 262-400, long water pump, billet alluminum, alternator bracket $59.95
SME-2001 Alternator Bracket, SBC Short-WP, Driver Side-Cylinder Head Mnt., Satin $69.95
Thanks!
Jeff
01-25-2004, 10:29 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (GrandSportC3)
GS
Did you haveto drill the hole you are using or was it pre-drilled? That was something I was thinking of but decided to use my old bracket instead. Too bad you can't cut the bracket off near your mounting hole to make it look cleaner but that would f up the chrome.
Did you haveto drill the hole you are using or was it pre-drilled? That was something I was thinking of but decided to use my old bracket instead. Too bad you can't cut the bracket off near your mounting hole to make it look cleaner but that would f up the chrome.
01-25-2004, 09:07 PM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (GrandSportC3)
I like the look of the chromed bracket! Looks good and reasonably priced. Is that bracket for a long water pump or the short pump? Looks like I overspent on the March bracket, but it looks nice and mounts the alternator solidly.
Here are some links to the March site:
http://www.marchperf.com/products/21131-bracket_lg.jpg
http://www.marchperf.com/pg8.html#ombrac
I like the heim jointed adjusting rod. It's very easy to adjust belt tension.
Here are some links to the March site:
http://www.marchperf.com/products/21131-bracket_lg.jpg
http://www.marchperf.com/pg8.html#ombrac
I like the heim jointed adjusting rod. It's very easy to adjust belt tension.
01-25-2004, 09:19 PM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (Fevre)
GS
Did you haveto drill the hole you are using or was it pre-drilled? That was something I was thinking of but decided to use my old bracket instead. Too bad you can't cut the bracket off near your mounting hole to make it look cleaner but that would f up the chrome.
Did you haveto drill the hole you are using or was it pre-drilled? That was something I was thinking of but decided to use my old bracket instead. Too bad you can't cut the bracket off near your mounting hole to make it look cleaner but that would f up the chrome.
01-25-2004, 09:21 PM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (Mark70)
I like the look of the chromed bracket! Looks good and reasonably priced. Is that bracket for a long water pump or the short pump? Looks like I overspent on the March bracket, but it looks nice and mounts the alternator solidly.
Here are some links to the March site:
http://www.marchperf.com/products/21131-bracket_lg.jpg
http://www.marchperf.com/pg8.html#ombrac
I like the heim jointed adjusting rod. It's very easy to adjust belt tension.
Here are some links to the March site:
http://www.marchperf.com/products/21131-bracket_lg.jpg
http://www.marchperf.com/pg8.html#ombrac
I like the heim jointed adjusting rod. It's very easy to adjust belt tension.
01-25-2004, 09:30 PM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (GrandSportC3)
Those modern brackets are way too expensive.. I'm willing to spend up to $100 for something that lasts..
01-25-2004, 10:40 PM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (SIGNGUY)
I bought one of the aluminum brackets like Olivier showed, it wouldn't work with my ZZ4 accessory holes. :(
it wouldn't work with my ZZ4 accessory holes. :(
01-26-2004, 03:15 AM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (Smokehouse69)
I bought one of the aluminum brackets like Olivier showed, it wouldn't work with my ZZ4 accessory holes. :(
it wouldn't work with my ZZ4 accessory holes. :(
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01-26-2004, 12:26 PM
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Re: [RANT] SBC Alternator brackets... (garandfan)
For those of us with no accessory holes in the heads, Jeg's has this bracket (Excuse the ratty looking engine compartment. I'm working on it OK?)
Its "E' on this pic.
Its their PN 289-88301. Sells for $15.99
Its "E' on this pic.
Its their PN 289-88301. Sells for $15.99
