Alternator bracket

[66 bel]

I have a 66 belvedere with a 440 but the engine is a 78 HP block. I'm trying to find an alternator bracket for it. Can anyone give me an idea what would work?
Thanks billy

 

[Auggie56]

I hope someone has an answer for you, as I have the same question.

 

[66 bel]

I hope someone has an answer for you, as I have the same question.

Thanks man I have tried different years but they seem to have different spacing. A little frustrating

 

[SlinktRR]

http://www.bouchillonperformance.com/pdc_alternator_related

Call these guys.

 

[khryslerkid]

I saw some on 440 Source. They have bushing, spacer kits too, with bolts. Priced right too.

 

[Auggie56]

I have a 66 belvedere with a 440 but the engine is a 78 HP block. I'm trying to find an alternator bracket for it. Can anyone give me an idea what would work?
Thanks billy

Any further information Billy ?

 

[66 bel]

Yes actually I needed an alternator bracket for 69 and later. I have on coming in the mail.

 

[Auggie56]

Keep us posted Billy.

 

[66 bel]

Yes actually I needed an alternator bracket for 69 and later. I have on coming in the mail.

Just got the new bracket today . doesn't fit geeze I can't figure it out . I'm a a loss.

 

[mopar 3 B]

Are you using the correct year water pump housing?
The 78 housing and the 66 housing are totally different. Without the correct housing the alternator bracket will not work.

 

[66 bel]

When I told them the correct water pump housing they sent me 66 and newer bracket that one didn't work and then they sent me 67 and later and that one didn't work either. 246-8007 that's the water pump casting that I have on the car maybe I'm doing something wrong I have no idea

 

[69Runner]

This type might work for you. I can take a picture of it on the engine if it helps. IIRC it's for A/C.

 

[mopar 3 B]

If my memory has not failed me again the 66 would have used a series of spacer and a plate with a adjuster arm. The plate bolts to two water pump bolts with the adjuster using the bottom bracket bolt. On the far side of the bracket there should be a hole that aligns with a threaded hole in the head. A spacer is used between the the alternator housing arms and a spacer between the block and alternator with one threw bolt.
The alternator should hang to the bottom.

 

[66 bel]

This type might work for you. I can take a picture of it on the engine if it helps. IIRC it's for A/C.

View attachment 334646

I have that on the car now . I don't care for it. It came off the the 318 y block.

 

[66 bel]

If my memory has not failed me again the 66 would have used a series of spacer and a plate with a adjuster arm. The plate bolts to two water pump bolts with the adjuster using the bottom bracket bolt. On the far side of the bracket there should be a hole that aligns with a threaded hole in the head. A spacer is used between the the alternator housing arms and a spacer between the block and alternator with one threw bolt.
The alternator should hang to the bottom.

Yes I know , that's what I am trying to find seems that the the bracket sets I am getting are the wrong type . I don't know if there sending me the wrongs ones?

 

[66 bel]

If my memory has not failed me again the 66 would have used a series of spacer and a plate with a adjuster arm. The plate bolts to two water pump bolts with the adjuster using the bottom bracket bolt. On the far side of the bracket there should be a hole that aligns with a threaded hole in the head. A spacer is used between the the alternator housing arms and a spacer between the block and alternator with one threw bolt.
The alternator should hang to the bottom.

Thanks for the help though

 

[69Runner]

Lots of pictures here, and some water pump casting #'s

https://www.herbsparts.com/products.asp?cat=518

Block might be 78 but pump housing could be 66, it's listed here under 66 and earlier.

 

[66 bel]

Lots of pictures here, and some water pump casting #'s

https://www.herbsparts.com/products.asp?cat=518

Block might be 78 but pump housing could be 66, it's listed here under 66 and earlier.

Ok I didn't think someone could put diff year pump on the motor.

 

[66 bel]

What bracket would I use?

 

[69Runner]

Reading above you said the 66 didn't work, but that would have been my pick, as 3B was suggesting also.