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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: SuburbanHunter on July 25, 2016, 06:22:41 pm

Title: power steering pump mount bracket
Post by: SuburbanHunter on July 25, 2016, 06:22:41 pm

I have reinstalled the 350 in my 77 K10 and so far I have only discovered one thing that I lost since I pulled it last fall. I can't find the (excuse me if I get the nomenclature wrong) rear upper bracket that bolts to the block and exhaust manifold and the Power Steering Pump. I looked online and can't find one which is ok I guess because future plans will probably include headers and I don't think that bracket will work with headers. But there are a ton of replacement brackets options and "mounting systems" for Power Steering Pumps. Does anyone have a recommendation on an inexpensive after market bracket or have an old stock bracket they are not too attached to?

Also, when I asked last fall about using some Ram Horn exhausts on my truck it was suggested I would have clearance problems. Just for grins I stuck the ram horns on and it doesn't look like i would have any issues. I have not spent a lot of time on it because this time I am going to change as little from stock as possible but down the road I might use them. Is there some clearance issue that I just didn't see?

Thanks!

Title: Re: power steering pump mount bracket
Post by: SuburbanHunter on July 26, 2016, 09:11:43 pm

I found the stock bracket. Only had to go through the garage three times.
Thanks

Title: Re: power steering pump mount bracket
Post by: 80Chevy4x4 on July 27, 2016, 03:28:32 am

LOL..... I seem to do that a lot...    :)

Title: Re: power steering pump mount bracket
Post by: Engineer on July 27, 2016, 04:31:46 pm

For future reference most guys when they go to headers will cut a spacer out of 1/4" black iron pipe and keep the factory bracket and the long bolt.

Title: Re: power steering pump mount bracket
Post by: SuburbanHunter on July 27, 2016, 06:01:11 pm

Thanks Engineer! That is good to know.