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bad58mike

Posted 2015-07-21 12:54 AM (#485005)
Subject: Missing head bolt to attach alternator on 1960 Chrysler 383 early RB block

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Need some help here, well my 1960 383 RB engine is finally rebuilt and in the car, however recently discovered that there is no head bolt to attach the alternator to. Is there any special brackets out there I can use? Or will I have to stick with the original generator?

Attached below is a picture of my engine where the problem lies, notice where the alternator bracket is attached to and look where the bolt would meet the head , there's no bolt attachment point on the head.

Some much needed help here, any thoughts suggestions? Thanks in advance

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61sene

Posted 2015-07-21 1:31 AM (#485008 - in reply to #485005)
Subject: Re: Missing head bolt to attach alternator on 1960 Chrysler 383 early RB block

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You may have to modify your generator bracket to fit the alternator. Something may be out there but can't say I've ever come across anything in my travels.
Not sure on the cost or company but I think there's a company that makes alternators that look like geni's. If you can't find a bracket-Joe

wizard

Posted 2015-07-21 1:53 AM (#485011 - in reply to #485005)
Subject: Re: Missing head bolt to attach alternator on 1960 Chrysler 383 early RB block

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If you want a Quick solution; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrysler-Desoto-Dodge-Plymouth-Alternator-C...

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Posted 2015-07-21 2:34 AM (#485018 - in reply to #485005)
Subject: Re: Missing head bolt to attach alternator on 1960 Chrysler 383 early RB block

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Have a look at the back of the other head and see if there is a bolt hole there

I put the heads on backwards on my poly and lost that bolt hole

Here is a picture of a factory bracket I found (picture not the bracket) and also pictures of how I got around it

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Alternator 004s.JPG (95KB - 139 downloads)
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Alternator 006s.JPG (94KB - 127 downloads)

60 dart

Posted 2015-07-21 3:49 AM (#485022 - in reply to #485005)
Subject: Re: Missing head bolt to attach alternator on 1960 Chrysler 383 early RB block

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60 383 heads weren't tapped for an alt. , except police cars . but , if you can find or have a 60 RH exhaust manifold use the bracket wiz pointed out . or , you can tap the head
to match the bracket , which is not extremely hard to do-------------------------------------------later

Edited by 60 dart 2015-07-21 3:52 AM

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