383 Alternator Bracket:

[Captain D]

Hello all,

I am just curious to see where you may have found the triangular shaped alternator bracket for a 383, 4 brrl, BB 69' Charger in chrome. Perhaps, I could just have my old one powder-coated in a gray/aluminum finish. But everywhere I find them new, they say that they fit a 383-440 block, but they are not interchangeable. I learned that the 440 is approximately an inch wider than the 383 and cannot be interchanged between these two motors. I realize that I could buy stock brackets, from say the Paddock for example, but I was just curious to see if anyone has purchased a chrome bracket specifically for the 383...Thank you for your time and for any info.
All the best,
Aaron

[mikepmcs]

Aaron,
I know this isn't chrome like you are looking for but the reason I'm posting it is because I believe they are the same for the 383 or 440(ie: interchangeable)
I bought this exact setup BTW(i have a 383)
Alternator Bracket Kit 1967-74 Big Block
http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=101-ABK987

Is this an A/C or non A/C car.....maybe that is what they meant by not interchangeable as they take different brackets depending on that option.

Here are a couple but just so you know, they aren't exactly like the original as far as number of holes etc...(compare the pictures with the link from megaparts above)
$13
http://www.motorchrome.com/servlet/the-491/chrome,big,block,mopar,dodge,alternator.bracket/Detail

$20 shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrome-Chrysler-Mopar-Dodge-Alternator-Bracket-383-440_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem5d24e9a923QQitemZ400051251491QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[maxwellwedge]

Stock non-ac 383/440 cars used the same bracket. There are two holes on one of the triangle points - the one that goes to the head. One hole is 383, the one on the very outside is 440.

[mikepmcs]

That's really strange as all these listings say it will fit either 383 or 440... but.... the brackets only have one hole where there are 2 on a stock bracket.

http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZ383Q20chromeQ20alternatorQ20bracketQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZR40QQ_mdoZ

[maxwellwedge]

Typical misinformed(?) ebay sellers. With one hole they are going to either fit a low block or a raised block - not both. 

The stock bracket is what he should have chromed.

[mikepmcs]

Thanks Max, that's what I was fishing for.  Appreciate the clarification.   

[maxwellwedge]

No problem - I have been burned on ebay before and hate it to happen to others. 

Here is a stock non-AC 361/383/413/426/440 bracket. I know, I know - the heater hose bracket is not on yet. 

Because of the 413/426/440 being a "Raised Block" - taller deck, the heads sit higher too, hence the two holes.

[Captain D]

Thank you fellas for the responses, all of this stuff is awesome to learn about. Below is a link to another seller on the net. He has them in either black or chrome finish (w/ hardware included). His has the two holes (for either the 383 or 440), and w/out AC, so it should work it seems. Anyone purchase from this place:

http://www.bouchillonperformance.com/BPE5250.asp

Thank you again!
Aaron

[mikepmcs]

I say get it.  Looks like it has all the correct hardware and spacers as well.
Bouchillon is reputable.

[Captain D]

Hi there Mike,

Yeah, I'm going to call tomorrow  . Thank you again for the info; everything was valuable!
High regards,
Aaron

[1968 Charger B5]

Anyone have pictures of the ps pump bracket and pulley for the same setup   440 non-ac

[resq302]

If you need a bracket, I have a spare one for my car.  I ended up getting two when I only needed one.     Let me know if you would want it.

[Nacho-RT74]

wondering about 383/440 bracket FOR AC CARS... never have seen being different and the should be like non AC cars. At least not stated

[gtx6970]

wondering about 383/440 bracket FOR AC CARS... never have seen being different and the should be like non AC cars. At least not stated

A/C cars the alternator mounts with the compressor bracket - and they are unique to engine size

[Nacho-RT74]

a little bit disagreed

[gtx6970]

a little bit disagreed

maybe I'm thinking small blocks  - either way I'm pretty confident the B/RB engines with factory air - the alt brackets are engine size specific

1969 383-440 with air

[gtx6970]

1968 small block with air

[Cooter]

I got one dem chromium Brackets for the NON-A/C 383-440 with the two holes and I thought it was Factory chrome, but it must be on old Direct Connection piece....Hmmmm...

[Nacho-RT74]

I'm pretty confident the B/RB engines with factory air - the alt brackets are engine size specific

yeah it looks it is... but on BB they are not part of the compressor bracket as at least I understood from you 

[1968 Charger B5]

Still would like to see picture of 440 non-ac ps bracket and pulley setup/crank    please

[Sixt8Chrgr]

I am putting a 440 in my 68 383 car with A/C. I have been told the alternator brackets are the same. Can someone confirm? I was not sure it was confirmed earlier in the thread.

Thanks,