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maineguy · 06-02-2015, 12:23 PM

I have a tri-power offenhauser manifold. I'd like to add an alternator when I update to 12v. The problem is I need an offset bracket as the oil fill tube sits in front of the front carb. Does anyone make such a bracket? Has anyone run into this problem and found a solution for it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

maineguy · 06-02-2015, 01:21 PM

I should have mentioned that this is on a '51 Ford. I talked to Speedway this morning and they don't have anything. I'll check some other flathead suppliers.

flatheadmurre · 06-02-2015, 02:18 PM

Something like this ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Offset-Alumi...5c5a37&vxp=mtr

JSeery · 06-02-2015, 04:14 PM

The problem you are going to have with a later engine is the water outlets are going to be in the way. Couple of questions, are you sure you want an alternator? If your mind is made up on the alternator, are you sure you want a GM style? There are alternators made to fit a flathead that are in original type housings that will mount with available brackets.

JSeery · 06-02-2015, 04:24 PM

1949-53 DRIVER SIDE FLATHEAD ALTERNATOR BRACKET
So, you`ve got your Flathead topped with a row of Strombergs on an Offy intake, but now you have no room for an alternator! This bracket kit can help solve that problem by mounting the alternator on the driver`s side of the engine...

http://www.lilypadspeedshop.nl/c-516...-and-brackets/

itsa52 · 06-02-2015, 05:03 PM

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Some guys move the oil fill to the fuel pump mount and run an electric pump

06-02-2015, 12:23 PM	#1
maineguy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 6	Offset alternator bracket I have a tri-power offenhauser manifold. I'd like to add an alternator when I update to 12v. The problem is I need an offset bracket as the oil fill tube sits in front of the front carb. Does anyone make such a bracket? Has anyone run into this problem and found a solution for it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

06-02-2015, 01:21 PM	#2
maineguy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 6	Re: Offset alternator bracket I should have mentioned that this is on a '51 Ford. I talked to Speedway this morning and they don't have anything. I'll check some other flathead suppliers.

06-02-2015, 02:18 PM	#3
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Offset alternator bracket Something like this ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Offset-Alumi...5c5a37&vxp=mtr

06-02-2015, 04:14 PM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Offset alternator bracket The problem you are going to have with a later engine is the water outlets are going to be in the way. Couple of questions, are you sure you want an alternator? If your mind is made up on the alternator, are you sure you want a GM style? There are alternators made to fit a flathead that are in original type housings that will mount with available brackets.

06-02-2015, 05:03 PM	#6
itsa52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 603	Re: Offset alternator bracket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Some guys move the oil fill to the fuel pump mount and run an electric pump