To replace Generator with Alternator

[Russ348]

On a 1960 348 engine when replacing the Generator with an Alternator
what new brackets are needed?
Notice on the web site "dr409 Chevy Show Cars" they show an
Alternator Bottom Bracket, Alternator Middle Bracket and Alternator Top
Adjustment Bracked. Which of these brackets are needed?

Russ348

 

[Russ348]

ANYONE

 

[Phil Reed]

All 3 are required. The alternator is totally different from the generator and therefore....different brackets are needed. It's a direct bolt-on to your engine.

 

[ROYALOAK62]

Another option is the Power Master Alternator. Looks just like the stock generator as it uses a look-a-like case so you use the same brackets. At least it's the same as my 409 brackets.

It is costly but I for one like the generator look in the engine bay. Most people don't know it's not the stock generator plus it's 75 amps.

Dave

 

[Rockfish39]

Right On!

Oh yeah, the Power GEN... WAY COOL!!!!!!

I plan on putting on on my Cad !

Rock

 

[larry t]

I know it's not a dealer approved option, but I took a bracket for a smallblock, split and stretched it to fit the bolt holes on the front of a 409 head. I used a Mr. Gasket chromed universal bracket for the top adjustor. I didn't have any trouble making the belt line up with the pulleys.
Larry T

 

[Rusty Everitt]

Larry, pretty neat trick and you have a factory looking bracket, I like it.

 

[larry t]

Larry, pretty neat trick and you have a factory looking bracket, I like it.

Thanks Rusty, sometimes it takes a long time to make it look like you haven't done anything.
Larry T