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oldgas · 05-02-2026, 08:49 PM

Can anyone shed light on where I can purchase an alternator bracket kit for my 292 Y-block engine & what alternator to use.
Thank you for your time in advance
Oldgas:

51504bat · 05-02-2026, 09:31 PM

These guys:
https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/ite...-and-newer.htm

Not cheap but I've used them for GM alternators and brackets for several 8ba flatheads as well as a 3g alternator for the 302 in my Ranch Wagon.

But not positive this one will work on a Y block or not. Best to give them a call.

miker98038 · 05-02-2026, 10:09 PM

Mummert makes a nice one, but not for a bird .

www.ford-y-block.com/alternatorbrkt.htm

dmsfrr · 05-03-2026, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miker98038

Mummert makes a nice one, but not for a bird

old gas
The generator/alternator in a T-Bird sits lower and closer to the engine than in other Y-block powered vehicles.
Their brackets won't be interchangeable.

raceron1120 · 05-03-2026, 04:36 AM

Perhaps something to consider - a possible alternative is a PowerGen alternator, I had one installed on my '56 about 15-20 years ago. Looks like the generator & used the original brackets. Costly but can't remember what I paid for it back then.

RKS.PA · 05-03-2026, 11:32 AM

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Check out the one at CASCO . I have that one on my '56 T Bird and it's worked very well for me. As noted above, not cheap....$289...easy to bolt on and wire up.

05-02-2026, 08:49 PM	#1
oldgas Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 54	Alternator Can anyone shed light on where I can purchase an alternator bracket kit for my 292 Y-block engine & what alternator to use. Thank you for your time in advance Oldgas:

05-02-2026, 09:31 PM	#2
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,558	Re: Alternator These guys: https://www.qualitypowerauto.com/ite...-and-newer.htm Not cheap but I've used them for GM alternators and brackets for several 8ba flatheads as well as a 3g alternator for the 302 in my Ranch Wagon. But not positive this one will work on a Y block or not. Best to give them a call. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

05-02-2026, 10:09 PM	#3
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: Alternator Mummert makes a nice one, but not for a bird . www.ford-y-block.com/alternatorbrkt.htm

05-03-2026, 04:36 AM	#5
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,835	Re: Alternator Perhaps something to consider - a possible alternative is a PowerGen alternator, I had one installed on my '56 about 15-20 years ago. Looks like the generator & used the original brackets. Costly but can't remember what I paid for it back then. Last edited by raceron1120; 05-03-2026 at 04:59 AM.

05-03-2026, 11:32 AM	#6
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 1,250	Re: Alternator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check out the one at CASCO . I have that one on my '56 T Bird and it's worked very well for me. As noted above, not cheap....$289...easy to bolt on and wire up.