327 alt. bracket question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

koz68gm · 03-11-2013, 04:08 PM

I have a 327 and it didn't come with an alternator from the previous owner. There is no holes in either head so it can't mount there. But on my water pump on the passenger side the top mounting stud for it, has another nut. Is this where my bracket mounts to? That's just my guess. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted via Mobile Device

Sorry about upside down pic. Not sure why that happened
Posted via Mobile Device

Andy4639 · 03-11-2013, 05:02 PM

That's interesting. No holes in the heads mean you have to find some creative way of mounting all the accessaries to the engine. Looks like a serpintine system is in your future. Yes the extra nut was for the top bracket but it's not going to do u any good without the heads being taped.

**mr48chev** · 03-11-2013, 05:09 PM

They mounted off the left exhaust manifold on that one. Someone must have a photo of a stock 327 in a 67/68 that had the alternator mounted in the stock location.

DesertCat · 03-11-2013, 05:47 PM

Here's good news... you have "camel hump" heads which are really good old school power makers (same as me) you also have a short water pump.

You just need 283 or 327 brackets, you don't need to get creative

Here's a pic of mine, the bottom bracket will also bolt into your exhaust manifold (if you have the correct one) or you can get a bracket if you're running headers. I do not have the correct manifolds so I will make an L bracket from the front manifold bolt to the rear of the alt bracket.

kaycee · 03-11-2013, 06:28 PM

Yep just like Desertcat says,I have the exact setup but running headers and there is a bracket for this setup.

koz68gm · 03-11-2013, 08:14 PM

Thanks guys. I plan on running headers so I would need this different bracket. Do any of you have part numbers for the brackets?

pritch · 03-11-2013, 09:52 PM

It's kind of a poor picture, but this is a '68 327:

Wierd thing is, someone changed out the head, so it's tapped, but never used the holes. They kept the stock alt mount.

DesertCat · 03-11-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koz68gm

Thanks guys. I plan on running headers so I would need this different bracket. Do any of you have part numbers for the brackets?

Sorry, I'm literally about 10,000 miles away from my truck right now

Recommend you click the Subscribe tab on the page header and become a member... then you can place ads in the parts forums of this site. Believe me you will recoup the money you spend on the subscription in no time.

Then do a WTB ad for 283-327 brackets. Or just wait until something comes up or try to find it locally.

I will see if I can find a pic of the header bracket....

kaycee · 03-11-2013, 10:48 PM

You will need Sum G 4051 and SUM G 4050 out of Summit Racing

Lattimer · 03-11-2013, 10:54 PM

Mine is the same way. Several companies make the correct brackets. I believe Mr Gasket makes some cheapo chrome ones,

03-11-2013, 04:08 PM	#1
koz68gm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 12	327 alt. bracket question I have a 327 and it didn't come with an alternator from the previous owner. There is no holes in either head so it can't mount there. But on my water pump on the passenger side the top mounting stud for it, has another nut. Is this where my bracket mounts to? That's just my guess. Any help would be appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device Sorry about upside down pic. Not sure why that happened Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC swb fleet side. Grandpas old truck.

03-11-2013, 05:02 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 327 alt. bracket question That's interesting. No holes in the heads mean you have to find some creative way of mounting all the accessaries to the engine. Looks like a serpintine system is in your future. Yes the extra nut was for the top bracket but it's not going to do u any good without the heads being taped. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-11-2013, 05:09 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: 327 alt. bracket question They mounted off the left exhaust manifold on that one. Someone must have a photo of a stock 327 in a 67/68 that had the alternator mounted in the stock location. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-11-2013, 05:47 PM	#4
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: 327 alt. bracket question Here's good news... you have "camel hump" heads which are really good old school power makers (same as me) you also have a short water pump. You just need 283 or 327 brackets, you don't need to get creative Here's a pic of mine, the bottom bracket will also bolt into your exhaust manifold (if you have the correct one) or you can get a bracket if you're running headers. I do not have the correct manifolds so I will make an L bracket from the front manifold bolt to the rear of the alt bracket. Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-11-2013, 06:28 PM	#5
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,454	Re: 327 alt. bracket question Yep just like Desertcat says,I have the exact setup but running headers and there is a bracket for this setup. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

03-11-2013, 08:14 PM	#6
koz68gm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 12	Re: 327 alt. bracket question Thanks guys. I plan on running headers so I would need this different bracket. Do any of you have part numbers for the brackets? __________________ 1968 GMC swb fleet side. Grandpas old truck.

03-11-2013, 09:52 PM	#7
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: 327 alt. bracket question It's kind of a poor picture, but this is a '68 327: Wierd thing is, someone changed out the head, so it's tapped, but never used the holes. They kept the stock alt mount. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

03-11-2013, 10:48 PM	#9
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,454	Re: 327 alt. bracket question You will need Sum G 4051 and SUM G 4050 out of Summit Racing __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

03-11-2013, 10:54 PM	#10
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: 327 alt. bracket question Mine is the same way. Several companies make the correct brackets. I believe Mr Gasket makes some cheapo chrome ones, __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.