Author Topic: engine block id & power steering bracket  (Read 3355 times)

Offline 4x4orbust

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engine block id & power steering bracket
« on: July 04, 2009, 10:44:31 pm »
i am in the process of putting headers on my 82 k10, 355?, th350 and i found the old power steering brace bracket would not work with the headers.  what are my options for this bracket?  i pulled the bracket off my 73, and it utilizes different mounting holes and configuration.  (the 82 is more of an upside down U mounted on the front 2 manifold bolts,  and the 73 comes off the front of the head) and think i can fab up a mount, just want to make sure that this is needed.

also,  while i was at it, i cleaned up the drivers side block, and found some numbers.   i was wondering if anyone could help me id the block with these numbers, whether it is a 305, or 350. 

GM 3970010

thanks

1982 chevy K-10 SWB, 355 th350/np208. 2.5"lift, 33" swampers, headers/duals,  current project

Offline Russ130

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Re: engine block id & power steering bracket
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2009, 11:01:37 pm »
That number is a 350 and could be either 2 bolt or 4 bolt.

Offline 4x4orbust

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Re: engine block id & power steering bracket
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2009, 06:21:00 am »
thanks, thats a sigh of relief.   i have receipts from P.O. that is was bored .030 over, with i believe an RV cam (hard to read the writing on the receipt) and who knows what else.  so that does, in fact, make it a 355.   

anyone help on the power steering brace bracket?
1982 chevy K-10 SWB, 355 th350/np208. 2.5"lift, 33" swampers, headers/duals,  current project

Offline Just-speed

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Re: engine block id & power steering bracket
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2009, 07:14:04 am »
Years ago I had the same issue.      I dont use V-belts anymore.  But I have plenty of the brackets in my storage room.   Which one you need?   I can send to you.
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