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FE427 OEM Alternator Mounting Brackets?
HELP!
I have ERA chassis #446 with a FE 427 side oiler in it with what looks like a home made alternator mounting bracket. After seeing pics of Dan and Troy's 427 alternator brackets, I went on a search to find some OEM style brackets. Mine are made of ~1/4" aluminum cut to work. If I can't find a OEM style set I plan to remake my own, similar to the ones on the car but more refined (to say I'm "anal" (i.e. a perfectionist) is putting it lightly). The problem is, I find two different styles. One is a little shorter than the other. I have them bookmarked on e-bay if pics are needed but I'm hoping one of you 427 owners (doesn't have to be a ERA) either has their alternator brackets on the bench, has pics of it, or can get pics of it in the car. The top "arm" with the slider groove in it is pretty cut and dried. It's the lower bracket that I find two of. Both have two holes on the water pump end that look to be the same dimension but then the "snout" is either shorter or longer on the two. Thanks a TON in advance, Phill Pollard |
Phil - it might be simpler to buy the brackets from ERA. I'm not sure but original style brackets might put the alternator into the suspension uprights. The alternator needs to tuck in very close to the engine as seen in this picture, to provide clearance to everything.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps7486d6f6.jpg http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...P1010153-1.jpg I don't think it's very expensive - consisting of two metal bar bracket on the lower side, the adjusting bar for the top and a long bolt and spacers. It doesn't use a cast-type metal lower bracket like most OEM. |
Dan is correct. We had to move the alternator inboard in order to clear the front suspension tower.
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I purchased the items in the attached picture for $30 on eBay. This includes all the original bolts and the pink aluminum spacer. On the attached image, I have included the Ford engineering part numbers for upper and lower bracket to be used without a smog pump. I figured my Cobra will not require one.:LOL: Search using these part numbers and you will be amazed. Attachment 26985 |
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Thanks all, Phill Pollard |
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If so, do you guys sell the bracket pieces individually? I think I have the part that the alt. pivots on and a brace that goes from it to the water pump. It's the "slider" that is home made out of aluminum. That and a bracket that goes on the outside of the lower bolt to the alt. I'm going to try and take/post pics to better help explain what I have. But hey, if worst comes to worst I'll make my own set out of aluminum. I'm pretty handy that way. My primary objective is to make it look as "STOCK" or original as possible. My primary problem is, I don't know what "stock" or "original" (on a Cobra) looks like. Phill Pollard |
Shelby Bracket
This is the bracket I used on my car.
Shelby Alternator Bracket | Call Us @ 707-836-1534 | Carroll Shelby Engine Company It is one of 2 genuine shelby pieces on the car I also have a remote oil filter mount. It sounds like you have something similar. I polished mine, mounted in the car you really can not see it. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...4KqVk9c-XL.jpg Good luck! |
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And that's pretty much what I'd do when making a new set, make it more symmetrical. Mine was also polished at some point along the line. Thanks again all, Phill Pollard |
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