[dandascott]

As everyone can tell my project is to the point where I am rapidly trying to put the final pieces on so I can hear it run for the first time, so I really appreciate everyone's help!

I have two alternators for my 427 side oiler (it is an original block). One is a GM style and one is Ford. They are 100amp polished alternators. I figured out the wiring and I thought I was done.

I can not get either alternator to fit. I have a polished bracket for a FE that I bought from George at Gessfords. I am trying to mount on the lower-passenger side. The problem is that the windings on the back of the alternator prevent it from rotating close enough to the water pump to allow me to use the skinny slotted bracket. The windings are hitting the block. I have looked at many of your pictures and seems like many of you are you using a similiar bracket on a similiar engine.

Was there any tips/advice ? Keith put the engine togethor for me and I don't recall what type of water pump it is but the bigger bracket fit fine on the water pump and I do not think that is the problem.