Gary:
Can suggest a few things here:
1. Alternator Brackets - Originals fit, I believe
2. I actually bought a new reduction Hi Tork Starter on ebay for $127.00, and couldn't be happier with it. The fellow that advertises them always has a few for the FE's.
3. Strongly suggest the block adaptor that Kirkham sells. It's precision billet, beautifully made, and is designed to run -12AN hose, which you should be running for your entire oiling system. The common cast units are okay, but the ones I have seen are for -10AN, and cast, so you always risk porosity and warpage.
4. Call March with your application, and they will put together a set for you. There are a few variations.
5. Totally new alternators (concours correct) with the rounded housing and correct Autolite markings are available from AMK. Contact them at
www.amkproducts.com. Price, about $150.00, but they are worth it. You'll pay $50-$75 for a rebuilt at Pep Boys, and well.....
6. Buy a set of mounts from Kirkham. Couple of reasons....They are reinforced, they fit, and they are relieved for the occasional freeze plug that may extend slightly above the block surface. Beautifully fabricated, too.
7. IMHO, use the bypass hose.
8. While black is authentic, I think any coating compromises heat dissipation. I would leave it natural aluminum.
On prices...well, when you are invested into one of these, what's a few more sheckels here and there?
Bud
