Engine: 1966 283 Non-AC Alternator Bracket

[allen04084]

1966 Daytona 283:

I'm needing to remove the AC compressor and send it away for service.


AC was installed when the car was new by the dealer - a Studebaker factory supplied unit - installed exactly like the chassis and body parts book shows.


I want to run the car while the compressor is out.


So, I'm looking for a way to mount the alternator to the engine while the compressor is out. I'm not seeing a detail of the alternator mounting without AC in the above manual. Car has PS.


Was the non-AC alternator mount a standard GM mount when engines were purchased in 65/66?

Is there an aftermarket SBC right-hand alternator mount that would work here, with the stock Studebaker alternator, and stock AC crank pulley, or is there a Studebaker part for a non-AC alternator mount? I could have missed it in the manual.

Thanks!

[Lynn]

While I am quite familiar with 60's Chevy bracketry, I don't have a clue about how the Chevy engines in Studebakers are set up.

Pics lf what you have would help.

On the Chevys of that ERA, the Alt was on the Left (Driver's) side. And, it mounted on a molded in bracket on the exhaust manifold.

[Jerry Forrester]

SBC, passenger side mnt. (US), 1960's, you will probably need to go with a Corvette alt. Brkt.

[allen04084]

After looking at the parts book again, I think I see what's up - I could be wrong: the bottom alternator bracket looks like it's used for both AC and non-AC apps. The top adjustment bracket/arm is different for non-AC. I guess that's the one I want. It has a part number: 1565282. I'm having trouble visualizing where the top adjustment bracket/arm would mount on the engine for a non-AC setup. In AC apps, the adjustment bracket attaches to the compressor.

Does anyone have a 1966 283 non-AC that could take a pic of the top adjustment bracket/arm? That would help. Next is finding the part.

[Bordeaux Daytona]

I did a google search. It's hard to find a good pic. Maybe this will help...

[allen04084]

That pic works! Thanks!

[allen04084]

Couldn't believe it. Found exact PN just now on Ebay. I guess they really do have everything.