4.2 Alternator Bracket Help For 73 Cj5

I've got a 73 Jeep CJ-5 w/ 4.2 and the alternator bracket has cracked- well broken in two.
I welded it back together but it just cracked again along the weld- the metal is really low grade metal.
I can make a new one out of flat stock but would rather just buy one if I could actually find one.
Mine is mounted on the driver-side and everywhere I look I only see passenger side mounted ones.
Can anyone help me out? -Thanks

 

In 1975, the alternator moved to the passenger side for the AMC sixes. So you need to look for a part from a 1974 or earlier engine. You might try the AMC car sites, but those guys seem to value their parts rather highly. I suspect the nature of the steel is not so much a problem as its condition, with as much rust as is there. There is also J&W in Antelope CA, an all-Jeep yard that might have your part. I recall there was an all-AMC yard in Wilmington or San Pedro that you could try.

That number does not help you; it's not the PN. The Jeep PN is 3217213. This is the front bracket. The L-shaped rear bracket is 3217214.

These '72 and up CJs have a forum of their own here: Intermediate CJ-5 and CJ-6 Tech

Welcome from Boston!

 

Wow- Thanks for all the info, I'll see what I can come up with.

 

they work for me ... I have the PBucket extension to FireFox.

 

what's an alternate photo host site- I'm using the chrome fix so I see them.
Also- no joy on the part hunt so looks like I'll be making a bracket.

 

I use the media feature here.. It's at the top of the page. Load your pics to media then they are available for posting here.

 

tinypic.com works nicely

 

tinypic.com may work well but personally, I would tread lightly. It is owned by photobucket. We all know how well that has worked out. Just my thoughts.

 

Beamingpix works great!